Minnesota (4-3 overall, 1-3 B1G) at Iowa (4-3 overall, 1-3 B1G) When: Saturday, 5:30 p.m. CT – Iowa City, Iowa Stadium: Kinnick Stadium (70,585) TV/Radio: FS1, KFAN 100.3 FM Coach: Kirk Ferentz (19th season) Spread: Iowa -7, o/u: 42½ INSIDE THE GAME Hawkeyes at a Glance The battle for Floyd has been pretty one sided, […] READ MORE
Gopher Football Articles
Rodney Smith and Kobe McCrary propel the Gophers past Illinois
When running backs Kobe McCrary and Rodney Smith share the backfield, a dominant rushing performance usually follows. For the second time this season, Smith and McCrary each rushed for more than 100 yards in a game. Despite a Minnesota offense that struggled throughout the day, a 75-yard touchdown drive, featuring 12 straight rushing plays, lifted the […] READ MORE
By the Numbers: Ground Game Carries Gophers to First B1G Win
It certainly wasn’t the prettiest game, but the Gophers did what they had to do to pull out a 24-17 victory over Illinois on homecoming. “It wasn’t the best performance by both teams, I bet, but you had to find a way to win that football game, and we did,” said P.J. Fleck. By the […] READ MORE
Gophers Game Preview: ‘U’ Hosts Illinois on Homecoming, Hoping to End Three-Game Slide
Illinois (2-4 overall, 0-3 B1G) at Minnesota (3-3 overall, 0-3 B1G) When: Saturday, 2:30 p.m. CT – Minneapolis, Minn. Stadium: TCF Bank Stadium (50,805) TV/Radio: BTN, KFAN 100.3 FM Coach: Lovie Smith (2nd) Spread: Minnesota -13½ , o/u: 45½ INSIDE THE GAME Fighting Illini at a Glance Saturday will mark the 70th meeting between the […] READ MORE
Pride on Ice Preview: Border Rivalry Heads to Grand Forks
No. 8 Minnesota (2-2-0 overall, 1-1-0 B1G) vs. No. 4 North Dakota (3-0-1 overall, 0-0-0 NCHC) Date: Friday, Oct. 20, 2017 Location: Ralph Engelstad Arena | Grand Forks, ND Puck Drop: 7:37 p.m. CT TV: Midco Sports Network (No Twin Cities Coverage) Stream: NCHC.tv (Subscription Required) Radio: 1130 KTLK-AM, 103.5 FM Date: Saturday, Oct. 21, […] READ MORE
Ohio DE Alex Reigelsperger commits to the Gophers
Dayton, OH (Wayne) DE Alex Reigelsperger has committed to the Gophers over offers from Kentucky, Arizona, Iowa, Wisconsin, Purdue, and others. Reigelsperger is ranked as a four-star recruit by ESPN and sits at #149 on the ESPN 300 list. He was originally committed to Kentucky, but reopened his recruitment last week. The coveted defensive end visited […] READ MORE
Gophers change quarterbacks, suffer close loss to Michigan State
Michigan State running back LJ Scott rushed for 194 yards and two touchdowns as the Spartans ran past the Gophers for a 30-27 win at TCF Bank Stadium. In a night that featured stagnant first half offense, Minnesota made a quarterback change. Sophomore Demry Croft took over for senior Conor Rhoda and led the Gophers […] READ MORE
By the Numbers: Fourth Quarter Rally Falls Short, Gophers Lose to MSU 30-27
After struggling to get anything going offensively, the Gophers stormed back with 21 points in the fourth quarter before falling to Michigan State, 30-27. It was an impressive comeback considering the game could have easily gotten out of hand. “I’m not into just showing hope, but what I saw in the last 10 minutes was […] 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
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