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Gophers Game Preview: Conference Slate Starts with Maryland
Maryland (2-1 overall, 0-0 B1G) at Minnesota (3-0 overall, 0-0 B1G) When: Saturday, 11:00 a.m. CT – Minneapolis, Minn. Stadium: TCF Bank Stadium (50,805) TV/Radio: FS1, KFAN 100.3 FM Coach: D.J. Durkin (2nd) Spread: Minnesota -13, o/u: 44 INSIDE THE GAME Player to Watch No. 1 DJ Moore has been a consistent and explosive playmaker […] READ MORE
By the Numbers: Defense Dominates, Gophers Stifle Middle Tennessee 34-3
It was another dominant defensive performance on Saturday as the Gophers topped Middle Tennessee, 34-3. A pick six, three touchdowns from Kobe McCrary, and the best helmet this season in college football were all part of Minnesota staying perfect in P.J. Fleck’s tenure. By The Numbers 3 Points allowed, the fewest EVER by the Gophers […] READ MORE
Kobe McCrary’s hat trick leads the Gophers past Middle Tennessee State
A sound running game and quality defense were key themes during each of Minnesota’s first two games. Nothing changed Saturday afternoon as the Gophers used three rushing touchdowns by Kobe McCrary and two defensive takeaways to roll past Middle Tennessee State, 34-3. P.J. Fleck became the first Gophers coach to start his career 3-0 since […] READ MORE
Gophers Game Preview: Minnesota Finishes Non-Conference Schedule with Middle Tennessee
Middle Tennessee (1-1 overall, 0-0 C-USA) at Minnesota (2-0 overall, 0-0 Big Ten) When: Saturday, 2:30 p.m. CT – Minneapolis, Minn. Stadium: TCF Bank Stadium (50,805) TV/Radio: BTN, KFAN 100.3 FM Coach: Rick Stockstill (12th) Spread: Minnesota -10½, o/u: 51 INSIDE THE GAME Player to Watch No. 3 Richie James is a bonafide star. The […] READ MORE
Fast and physical defense fuels Gophers’ impressive road win
Minnesota traveled to Corvallis, Ore. for the first time in program history and made only their third trip to a Pac-12 stadium in 37 years. The Gophers took advantage of the opportunity to star in “Pac-12 After Dark.” An efficient offensive performance led by quarterback Conor Rhoda and three takeaways on defense, propelled the Gophers to […] READ MORE
Gophers Game Preview: ‘U’ Hits Road as Underdog Against Oregon State
Minnesota (1-0 overall, 0-0 B1G) at Oregon State (1-1 overall, 0-0 Pac-10) When: Saturday, 9:00 p.m. CT – Corvallis, Ore. Stadium: Reser Stadium (45,674) TV/Radio: FS1, KFAN 100.3 FM Coach: Gary Andersen (3rd season) Spread: Oregon State -2, o/u: 51 INSIDE THE GAME Beavers at a Glance The Oregon State defense has been very vulnerable […] READ MORE
Q&A: Gophers Commit Jarvis Thomas on Playing with AAU Teammates: “It’s awesome. We are already in sync.”
Jarvis Thomas, a 6-foot-8, 220-pound senior forward from Orono (MN) High, committed to Minnesota last month. He is one of the top wings in the Midwest in the Class of 2018 and is considered the number three prospect in the Class of Minnesota. Thomas averaged 15.9 points per game as he helped Orono to […] READ MORE
Winfield Jr. shows his versatility in Gophers’ 17-7 win over Buffalo
MINNNEAPOLIS – Excitement was high as Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck rowed into TCF Bank Stadium for the first time. A dual quarterback rotation highlighted a night where the Minnesota offense was forced to overcome consistency issues in the running game. Wide receiver Tyler Johnson carved up the Buffalo Bulls for 141 yards and a […] READ MORE
Five storylines heading into P.J. Fleck’s first season as Gophers’ head coach
By: Daniel House- Follow on Twitter: @DanielHouseNFL The Gophers made a splash in January when they hired Western Michigan head coach P.J. Fleck. An instant energy injection quickly engulfed a Minnesota program yearning for positive national attention. Before even taking a snap, an ESPN reality show, numerous national feature stories, and multiple viral scholarship surprises have placed […] READ MORE