What a season it has been for Gophers football. The Jug and Floyd are in DInkytown, a massive win at Nebraska and a 5-3 Big Ten record. To top it off, the Gophers will now play on January 1 for the first time since 1962 in the Citrus Bowl against Missouri!! William Hill Football odds […] READ MORE
Gopher Football Articles
Q&A: Ray Buford Believes in What Minnesota is Doing and Excited to Be A Part of It
A Gopher commit for months, Buford will make his official visit next weekend. Ray Buford, a 6-foot-and a half inch and 189-pound corner back from Southfield (MI) High, committed to Minnesota in July. The senior athlete helped lead the Bluejays to an 8-4 mark this season, losing to De La Salle Collegiate 31-7 in the […] READ MORE
Pride on Ice Preview: Gophers Open Conference Schedule Against Michigan State
The Gophers will kick off conference play as they travel to East Lansing to take on the Michigan State Spartans. After a series split last weekend, Minnesota will look to pick up valuable Big Ten points in their race to defend the Big Ten Championship. PREGAME NOTES No. 6 Minnesota (8-4-0 overall, 0-0-0-0 Big Ten) […] READ MORE
News, Notes, Tid-Bits and Quotes: Gophers Squander Early Lead, Lose to Badgers 34-24
With Paul Bunyan’s Axe and a trip to the Big Ten Championship on the line, the stakes were high in college football’s oldest rivalry. Despite racing to an early 17-3 lead, the Gophers sputtered late in the first half and at times in the second, eventually falling, 34-24, to Wisconsin. Big Mistakes The Gophers jumped […] READ MORE
Border Battle Preview: Axe, Big Ten Title Game Berth at Stake For Historic Matchup
PREGAME NOTES No. 18 Minnesota (8-3 overall, 5-2 Big Ten) at No. 14 Wisconsin (9-2 overall, 6-1 Big Ten) Madison, Wisconsin – Camp Randall Stadium (80,321) Saturday 2:30 a.m. CT – BTN Saturday’s matchup in Madison is what Gopher fans have dreamed of for decades. One game against Wisconsin, winner remains in contention for a […] READ MORE
Pride on Ice Preview: Gophers Travel to Boston, Battle BC and Northeastern
PREGAME NOTES No. 3 Minnesota (7-3-0 overall, 0-0-0 Big Ten) at No. 11/12 Boston College (7-5-0 overall, 3-3-0 Hockey East) Friday 5:00 p.m. CT – BCEagles.com or MyTalk 107.1 FM Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts – Conte Forum (8,606) No. 3 Minnesota (7-3-0 overall, 0-0-0 Big Ten) at Northeastern (2-9-1 overall, 2-5-1 Hockey East) Saturday 6:00 […] READ MORE
Gophers Football Practice Quotes: Jerry Kill, Mitch Leidner Talk Badgers, David Cobb and More
The Gophers are just a few days away from arguably the biggest game the program has played in in decades. As if that wasn’t enough on the line, the Gophers may have to take on the rival Badgers without their best offensive player, David Cobb. Here are quotes from Coach Kill and QB Mitch Leidner […] READ MORE
News, Notes, Tid-Bits and Quotes: Cobb ‘Very Questionable’ For Wisconsin Game, Leidner Gaining Confidence
On Tuesday, the Gopher coaches spoke with the media about the win over Nebraska and the state of the Golden Gopher football program. Heading into the last week of the season, the Gophers are exactly where they want to be; win and go to the Big Ten Championship Game. “Well, I think our football team, […] READ MORE
Q&A: Rivalry Trophy Puts the Axe, Floyd and Jug in the Hands and Homes of Die-Hard Gophers Fans
This replica Floyd of Rosedale is quickly becoming one of the best sellers at Rivalry Trophy. This 6lb Floyd is perfect for a home office, sports room or for tailgating! One of the big story lines during this amazing 2014 Gophers football season is the crowded trophy case at Minnesota’s Bierman Football Complex. With the […] READ MORE
By the Numbers: Gophers Rally to Upset Huskers 28-24, One Win Away From B1G Title Game
In one of the most memorable contests in recent history, Minnesota stormed back from 14 points down to top the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 28-24, at Memorial Stadium. The victory earned the Maroon and Gold a date with Bucky next week in Madison with Paul Bunyan’s Axe and a trip to the Big Ten Championship Game on […] READ MORE