by: Daniel House Photo Credit: University of Minnesota Four Gophers players have received invites to the NFL Scouting Combine later this month. Edge rusher Carter Coughlin, wide receiver Tyler Johnson, linebacker Kamal Martin and safety Antoine Winfield Jr. will participate in the event, which begins on Feb. 24 in Indianapolis. During these workouts, scouts […] READ MORE
Gopher Football Articles
House Report: Gophers’ comeback effort falls short in a 59-51 loss to No. 19 Illinois
Sometimes the ball won’t fall through the net. When Minnesota traveled to Champaign for Thursday’s showdown with No. 19 Illinois, opportunties kept clanking off the rim. During a game filled with shooting valleys, the Gophers and Fighting Illini both shot under 31 percent in the first half. However, when it was needed most, Illinois […] READ MORE
Analysis: Gophers receive a commitment from Illinois tight end Jameson Geers
by: Daniel House Photo via: Hudl The Gophers have received a commitment from Illinois tight end Jameson Geers. He chose Minnesota over offers from Iowa, Northwestern, Wisconsin, Illinois, Louisville, Purdue and others. The 6-foot-5, 223-pound tight end ranks No. 19 nationally among tight ends in the 2021 class, according to 24/7 Sports Rankings. At the Opening […] READ MORE
Gophers receive a commitment from Annandale, Minn. OT Logan Purcell
The Gophers received a commitment from Annandale, Minn. offensive tackle Logan Purcell. He chose Minnesota over an offer from South Dakota. The 6-foot-7, 245-pound tackle is a 2021 recruit that offensive line coach Brian Callahan will develop. Purcell has a basketball background and also played defensive end for Annandale. Those athletic traits and footwork can […] READ MORE
Gophers Officially Hire Cincinnati Defensive Line Coach Chad Wilt
by: Daniel House Photo: University of Minnesota The Gophers have officially hired Cincinnati assistant coach Chad Wilt. He will replace defensive line coach Jim Panagos, who was hired by Rutgers last month. Pete Thamel reported Wednesday night that Minnesota was nearing a deal with Wilt. The school confirmed the hire Thursday afternoon. Wilt served as Cincinnati’s […] READ MORE
Antoine Winfield Jr. declares for the 2020 NFL Draft
by: Daniel House Photo: Ben Blair Minnesota safety Antoine Winfield Jr. has declared for the 2020 NFL Draft, according to a statement on his Instagram account. Winfield will forgo his final two seasons of eligibility and begin preparing for the pre-draft process. He led the Gophers with 88 tackles and seven interceptions in 2019. […] READ MORE
The Best College Football Podcasts
Are you crazy about college football? Does real life have a nasty habit of getting in the way of you keeping up to date with all the scores, games, stats, punditry and all the other things you love? Well, you’re not alone. Many college football fans find that their lives, jobs, and responsibilities conspire to […] READ MORE
Gophers end historic season with 31-24 win over the Tigers!!
TAMPA, Fla.–After an opening drive interception by Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan, you can just imagine what was being uttered across homes throughout the Land of 10,000 Lakes. “Here we go again” “Typical Minnesota sports” “What else is on?” Instead, Morgan silenced all the haters, forgot about his opening series and helped lead the Gophers to […] READ MORE
House Report: Oturu and Kalscheur shine in Gophers’ 89-62 win over Florida International
When the Gophers play with tempo and create high-energy plays on defense, the entire game changes. Minnesota trailed by six points in the first half, but created defensive deflections to get in a rhythm. Guard Gabe Kalscheur had 23 points, including five three-pointers. Big-man Daniel Oturu was even more dominant in the post. Oturu scored […] READ MORE
Inside the Film Room: An Outback Bowl Preview
by: Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) When the Gophers (10-2) square off against Auburn (9-3) in the Outback Bowl, they will face another new challenge. This time, Minnesota must prepare for an SEC roster filled with NFL-caliber talent. Auburn’s defense features one of the top front-seven units in the country. Coordinator Kevin Steele has done an excellent job […] READ MORE