As a former walk-on, Cameron Botticelli started his career as an underdog. The senior defensive tackle even jokes that he’s still a “two star walk-on.” Now one of the senior leaders on the defense, Botticelli will need to be a major factor in limiting the effectiveness of two of the best running backs in the […] READ MORE
Gopher Football Articles
Gophers Game Preview: Minnesota Hopes to Keep B1G Title Aspirations Alive Against Nebraska
PREGAME NOTES No. 25 Minnesota (7-3 overall, 4-2 Big Ten) at No. 16 Nebraska (8-2 overall, 4-2 Big Ten) Lincoln, Nebraska – Memorial Stadium (87,000) Saturday 11:00 a.m. CT – ESPN It is nothing short of do or die for the Gophers over the next two weeks. With wins over Nebraska and Wisconsin, Minnesota will […] READ MORE
News, Notes, Tid-Bits and Quotes: Despite Loss, Plenty of Positives From OSU Game
On Tuesday, the Gopher coaches looked back on the close loss to Ohio State this past weekend. Despite falling to the Buckeyes, there were plenty of positives to take away from the game. Inspirational Visitor Although the Gophers were unable to come away with the victory, there were a few friendships formed on Saturday thanks […] READ MORE
News, Notes, Tid-Bits and Quotes: Barrett’s Four Touchdowns Propel OSU Past Minnesota, 31-24
Cobb rushed for 145 yards and 3 touchdowns against OSU. The Gophers knew that it would take a mistake-free, disciplined 60 minutes of play in order to beat a talented Ohio State team. Minnesota battled, rallying from an early 14-point deficit, but a few big lapses on both sides of the ball allowed the Buckeyes […] READ MORE
Gophers Game Preview: Minnesota Welcomes Big Ten’s Best, No. 8 Ohio State, to The Bank on Saturday
PREGAME NOTES No. 8 Ohio State (8-1 overall, 5-0 Big Ten) at No. 25 Minnesota (6-2 overall, 4-1 Big Ten) Minneapolis, Minnesota – TCF Bank Stadium (52,525) Saturday 11:00 a.m. CT – ABC At 7-2 with an incredibly tough three-game stretch approaching, the Gophers aren’t satisfied with their season. Saturday marks an opportunity to make […] READ MORE
Pride on Ice Preview: Gophers Host Bulldogs on Friday, Head to Duluth on Saturday
Two red-hot teams will faceoff this weekend as the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs take on the No. 1 Golden Gophers. The winners of three straight, the Bulldogs will look to pull the upset of their biggest instate rival. PREGAME NOTES No. 13/15 Minnesota Duluth (6-4-0 overall, 4-2-0 NCHC) vs. No. 1 Minnesota (7-1-0 overall, 0-0-0 Big […] READ MORE
News, Notes, Tid-Bits and Quotes: Emergence of Maxx Williams and K.J. Maye Boost Offense
After a 51-14 dismantling of the Iowa Hawkeyes, Jerry Kill and his coordinators were in good spirits during Tuesday’s press conference. The coaches took questions regarding the growth of Maxx Williams, an explosive game from K.J. Maye, and the emergence of true freshman, Everett Williams. Maxx Dominates Many Gopher fans have been calling for an […] READ MORE
By the Numbers: Floyd Returns Home, Gophers Dominate Hawkeyes, 51-14
Maxx Williams makes a highlight-reel catch. From the start, Saturday’s game against Iowa had a different feel than past meetings. Despite an early touchdown for the Hawkeyes, a confident Gopher squad never let up, firing 51 unanswered points on their way to a VERY lopsided 51-14 victory and a date with a pig named Floyd. […] READ MORE
Q&A: Gophers RB Commit Shannon Brooks Hopes to Bring Speed and Power to Minnesota
Shannon Brooks, a senior running back from Jasper (GA) Pickens who committed to Minnesota in September, rushed for 1696 yards and 16 touchdowns as a junior and caught 19 passes for 326 yards and four more scores. Brooks is having an even bigger senior season and has led the team to their best start […] READ MORE
Gophers Game Preview: One-Way Trip For Floyd as Minnesota Hosts Hated Hawkeyes
PREGAME NOTES Iowa (6-2 overall, 3-1 Big Ten) at Minnesota (6-2 overall, 3-1 Big Ten) Minneapolis, Minnesota – TCF Bank Stadium (52,525) Saturday 11:00 a.m. CT – ESPN2 After cruising to three straight Big Ten victories, the Gophers were tripped up by Illinois two weeks ago. Now the road to the end of the season […] READ MORE