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Pride on Ice Preview: Gophers Host PSU for Conference and Home Opener
No. 11 Penn State (1-1-0 overall, 0-0-0 B1G) vs. No. 7 Minnesota (1-1-0 overall, 0-0-0 B1G) Date: Friday, Oct. 13, 2017 Location: Mariucci Arena | Minneapolis, Minn. Puck Drop: 7:05 p.m. CT TV: FOX Sports North Stream: BTN2Go, FOX Sports Go Radio: 1130 KTLK-AM, 103.5 FM Date: Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 Location: Mariucci Arena | […] READ MORE
Gophers Game Preview: Minnesota Still Seeking First B1G Victory Against No. 21 MSU
No. 21 Michigan State (4-1 overall, 2-0 B1G) at Minnesota (3-2 overall, 0-2 Big Ten) When: Saturday, 7:00 p.m. CT – Minneapolis, Minn. Stadium: TCF Bank Stadium (50,805) TV/Radio: BTN, KFAN 100.3 FM Coach: Mark Dantonio (11th) Spread: Michigan State -4, o/u: 40 INSIDE THE GAME Spartans at a Glance Michigan State last visited Minneapolis […] READ MORE
Gophers squander four takeaways in 31-17 loss at Purdue
In a game that featured a 90-minute rain delay, the Gophers were unable to take advantage of four defensive takeaways as they fell to Purdue, 31-17. A four-play, 56-yard drive, capped by a 12-yard Markell Jones rushing score led the Boilermakers past Minnesota. Offense uses the jet sweep The offense struggled throughout the game, but […] READ MORE
Gophers Look to Notch First Big Ten Win Saturday at Purdue
P.J. Fleck and the Minnesota Gophers look to rebound on Saturday vs Purdue, after suffering their first loss of the season last week against Maryland 31-24. The Gophers are 3-1 overall and 0-1 in the Big Ten, and an 0-2 start in conference play would be a big disappointment. The Gophers are rare underdogs against […] READ MORE
Gophers Game Preview: Minnesota Travels to Purdue as Underdog
Minnesota (3-1 overall, 0-1 B1G) at Purdue (2-2 overall, 0-1 B1G) When: Saturday, 2:30 p.m. CT – West Lafayette, Ind. Stadium: Ross-Ade Stadium (57,236) TV/Radio: ESPN2, KFAN 100.3 FM Coach: Jeff Brohm (1st season) Spread: Purdue -4, o/u: 46½ INSIDE THE GAME Boilermakers at a Glance Purdue is looking to end a four-game losing streak […] READ MORE
Road to Selection Sunday: Preseason Field of 68 Projection + This & That
DESTINATION SWEET 16, U.S.A. — With the Twins season now over, it’s time to hone in our focus on Richard Pitino’s 2017-18 Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball team. Prior to key rotation forward Eric Curry’s season-ending knee injury, I felt pretty comfortable saying the Gophers would be a Sweet 16-caliber (at least) squad. Now, sans sophomore […] READ MORE
Should Maryland Loss Destroy Faith In Gophers?
Football games are only as exciting as the fans make them. That is a fact. The NFL wouldn’t be the juggernaut it is today if sports enthusiasts didn’t care so passionately about their respective teams. There’s a reason home games often favor the local team. There’s something about playing a side in the heartland […] READ MORE
By the Numbers: Maryland Hands Minnesota First Loss
Injuries, lack of depth, and a myriad of mistakes cost the Gophers on Saturday as they fell to Maryland, 31-24. Head coach P.J. Fleck succinctly summarized the loss at his postgame press conference. “My opening statement is we didn’t deserve to win the football game. Simple. If you like look at why and how we […] READ MORE
Maryland’s rushing attack gashes Gophers in 31-24 loss
The Maryland Terrapins used 416 yards of total offense, including 262 on the ground to run past Minnesota, 31-24, in the Big Ten opener. Terrapins quarterback Max Bortenschlager threw a pair of touchdown passes and running back Ty Johnson burst free for a go-ahead score in the final minutes. Minnesota dropped their first game of […] READ MORE