After a series split against in-state rival, St. Cloud State, the Gophers will face another tough foe as the Fighting Irish come to town for a two game series. Following a slow start to the season, the Irish have found their stride and will be ready to take on the top team in the country. […] READ MORE
Gopher Football Articles
News, Notes, Tid-Bits and Quotes: Coaches Discuss the Bye Week, the Progression of Connor Mayes, and Injury Concerns
It doesn’t take much for this Gophers squad to work hard under Jerry Kill, but a tough to Illinois and a rivalry game against Iowa has the Maroon and Gold eager to get back to their winning ways. On Tuesday, the Gopher coaches spoke to the media about the much-needed time off, the progression of […] READ MORE
Profile: WR Isaac Fruechte Having Big Impact on Gophers Passing Game With “Business As Usual” Mentality
“Business as usual” seems to be a quote that Gophers senior wide receiver Isaac Fruechte lives by. Even after arguably the best game of his career, where he scored his first touchdown since his sophomore year and had a career high in yardage, it was just another day of “going to work” for the Minnesota […] READ MORE
Q&A: Rosemount RB Dimitri Williams Updates Recruitment on Heels of Big Senior Season
Minnesota has two commitments from in-state senior lineman in Bronson Dovich of Chaska and Nick Connelly from Red Wing. However, linemen rarely get much consideration for Minnesota’s Mr. Football Award, which is awarded to the top senior in the state. There is not top-flight senior quarterback, so the award will likely be a two-man […] READ MORE
Football Practice Quotes: Jerry Kill on How He’ll Spend His Off Weekend: “Working. Working. There ain’t no doubt.”
With the Big Ten regular season now at its halfway mark, the Gophers are taking the bye week as an opportunity to heal up and refocus after last weeks loss at Illinois. It isn’t taking the team long to get back on track at practice with rival Iowa waiting in the wings on November 8. […] READ MORE
Pride on Ice Preview: Home-and-Home Series for Rivals Minnesota, St. Cloud State
PREGAME NOTES No. 7 St. Cloud State (2-2-0 overall, 0-0-0 NCHC) vs. No. 1 Minnesota (4-0-0 overall, 0-0-0 Big Ten) Friday, 7:37 p.m. CT on FSN – Herb Brooks National Hockey Center (5,763) Saturday, 4:05 p.m. CT on FSN – Mariucci Arena (10,000) The Gophers’ biggest test of the season will come this weekend with […] READ MORE
Gophers Game Preview: Minnesota Travels to Illinois, Looks to Remain Unbeaten in Conference Play
PREGAME NOTES Minnesota (6-1 overall, 3-0 Big Ten) at Illinois (3-4 overall, 0-3 Big Ten) Champaign, Illinois – Memorial Stadium (60,670) Saturday 11:00 p.m. CT – ESPNU The hottest team in the Big Ten right now is the 6-1 Minnesota squad. Riding three straight conference victories and an impressive comeback win against Purdue, the streaking […] READ MORE
Pride on Ice Preview: No. 1 Gophers Host Bemidji State for Weekend Series
PREGAME NOTES Bemidji State (1-1-0 overall, 0-0-0 WCHA) at Minnesota (2-0-0 overall, 0-0-0 Big Ten) Minneapolis, Minnesota – Mariucci Arena (10,000) Friday, 8:12 p.m. CT – BTN Saturday, 7:05 p.m. CT – FSN Plus After claiming the Ice Breaker Championship in South Bend, the Gophers will return to Mariucci Arena for a two-game stand against […] READ MORE
News, Notes, Tid-Bits and Quotes: Coaches Discuss Finding a Kicker, a Rebounding Defense, and Unheralded Contributors
Although it was far from perfect, the Gophers found a way to remain undefeated in the Big Ten with a 39-38 victory over Purdue on Saturday. The Minnesota coaches spoke with the media on Tuesday to discuss Ryan Santoso’s field goal, a rebounding defense, and a couple of unheralded contributors from the win. Santoso Shines […] READ MORE
Gopher Football Practice Quotes: Ryan Santoso Discusses His Famous American Flag Shirt In Great Detail
Ryan Santoso’s famous press conference shirt!! Coming off a thrilling win over Purdue on Saturday, the Gophers have turned their focus to a road game at Illinois this weekend. Minnesota has a chance to go 4-0 in the Big Ten for the first time in decades. Below are quotes from players and Coach Kill to […] READ MORE