After the team’s first loss of the season last week vs. Iowa, the Gophers came out firing vs. Northwestern en route to a 38-22 win in Evanston. The defense forced a three-and-out on the first drive and within a couple of minutes, Tanner Morgan and Rashod Bateman were hooking up for the duo’s first touchdown […] READ MORE
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Inside the Film Room: Examining the Gophers’ 23-19 loss to Iowa
When a team travels to Iowa, records are almost always thrown out the window. Opponents must execute a strong gameplan to leave Kinnick Stadium with a victory. During Saturday’s 23-19 loss to the Hawkeyes, Minnesota fell into a quick 20-3 hole. The Gophers’ offense had to modify its style and climb uphill the entire […] READ MORE
By the Numbers: Gophers suffer first loss of the season against the Hawkeyes
It was definitely not the start the Gophers wanted. Iowa ran 8 plays for 75 yards in 3:34 on the team’s opening scoring drive and never looked back. The Hawkeyes handed Minnesota it’s first loss of the season, with the Gophers streak of not winning at Kinnick Stadium extending back to 1999. A couple of […] READ MORE
House’s Film Preview: Where will the Gophers attack Iowa?
by: Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) When the Gophers travel to Iowa on Saturday, they will be looking to accomplish something that hasn’t been done since 1999 — win at Kinnick Stadium. Minnesota is 9-0 for the first time since 1904 and its program continues to shatter the record books. The Gophers shot up to No. 8 […] READ MORE
Inside the Film Room: Execution and preparation apparent in Gophers’ big win
by: Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) Top teams prepare at the highest level and put themselves in a position to effortlessly execute on gameday. When evaluating the film of Minnesota’s 31-26 win over No. 4 Penn State, the team’s preparation stood out. The Gophers’ players and coaches executed a dynamite scheme to pull off one of the […] READ MORE
Why not us: Gophers get biggest win in decades with 31-26 victory over Penn State
All they do is win. The No. 13 ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated No. 5 Penn State 31-26 on Saturday afternoon at TCF Bank Stadium. Behind Tanner Morgan’s arm and three interceptions by the defense, the win marks one of the best wins in decades for the program. The Gophers are now 9-0 and control […] READ MORE
The Gophers Have Playoff Potential
It’s all well and good watching the NFL, but it’s important to remember that some of the biggest players all started in college football. So now with that back in full swing, we’ve seen ups and downs, shock upsets and startling results and we’re not even that far into the season. It’s always fun to […] READ MORE
P.J., Pitino, and Penn State, OH MY!
After Tuesday’s Men’s Basketball season opener, GopherHole’s Nadine Babu and Jared Hines sat down and chatted hoops, Fleck’s extension and the upcoming game vs. Penn State. Listen here: https://www.skornorth.com/skor-north-gophers-shows/2019/11/p-j-pitino-and-penn-state-oh-my/ Follow Nadine on Twitter @NadineBabu Follow Jared on Twitter @Jared_Hines27 Go Gophers! READ MORE
House’s Film Preview: Scheming against Penn State’s Strengths and Weaknesses
by: Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) When Minnesota and Penn State take the field for Saturday’s undefeated showdown, the atmosphere will be electric. Everyone in college football will have their eyes glued to this game. It’s something that hasn’t happened very often in the history of Minnesota’s football program. The No. 13 Gophers and No. 5 Nittany […] READ MORE
Inside the Film Room: Discipline and efficiency are fueling the Gophers’ success
by: Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) Each week, the Gophers continue to show they can beat teams in a variety of different ways. When opponents stack the box and send pressure, the offense counters with quick run-pass option (RPO) or play-action passes. After getting beat through the air, teams often need to play more coverage or deploy […] READ MORE