Trailing 31-20 at halftime, it looked like the Gophers could suffer their first Big Ten loss of the season against an athletic Purdue squad. According to popular odds site Online Football Betting, the Gophers were the clear favorites as they were favored by two touchdowns. With some defensive adjustments, an efficient offense, and a 52-yard […] READ MORE
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Gopher Football: Peter Mortell Excels On The Field, Entertains Fans Off The Field
Gophers punter Peter Mortell is having a stellar season, and many fans have taken notice. While some of the recent “Mortell for Heisman” tweets that have popped up recently may be a bit of a long shot, the Gophers punter is no doubt having another great year. As of this point in the season, Mortell […] READ MORE
Gophers Game Preview: Minnesota Hopes to Maintain Momentum Against Purdue
Purdue (3-4 overall, 1-2 Big Ten) at Minnesota (5-1 overall, 2-0 Big Ten) Minneapolis, Minnesota – TCF Bank Stadium (52,525) Saturday 11:00 a.m. CT – BTN As Homecoming approaches in Minneapolis, the entire state is abuzz with talk of the red-hot Gopher football team. The Maroon and Gold will look to continue their winning ways […] READ MORE
Gopher Football Practice Quotes: Leidner Says Team Mindset Is Night and Day From When He Arrived
The Gophers have won three games in a row and look to make it four straight this weekend against Purdue in a big Homecoming game! Gophers QB Mitch Leidner and head coach Jerry Kill spoke to reporters after practice. Here are answers to reporter questions. Mitch Leidner: Big ten championship, possible achievement? Definitely. Just a […] READ MORE
Kill/Limegrover/Clayes Press Conference Notes: Even the Defensive Coaches Told Mitch Leidner to Relax
Here are my live press conference notes. Will post the official transcripts when they come out. Jerry Kill: • Offensive line wise they’re very impressive. This team has the edge upfront. They execute well, and have a tough demeanor to them. They’ve gotten more and more confident on what they’re doing on the defensive side. […] READ MORE
News, Notes, Tid-Bits and Quotes: Gophers, Myrick Speed Past Northwestern, 24-17
When a surging Northwestern squad met a confident Minnesota team on Saturday, fans knew that this Big Ten matchup could be special. The back-and-fourth affair certainly lived up to the billing as the Gophers held off the persistent Wildcats; winning 24-17 thanks to a go-ahead kick return for a touchdown by Jalen Myrick. Following the […] READ MORE
Q&A: Junior LB Carter Coughlin on Gophers: “My family loves Minnesota. I love Minnesota.”
Coughlin is expected to attend the Gophers game on Saturday. Carter Coughlin, a 6-foot-4, 205-pound linebacker from Eden Prairie, is one of five in-state products from the Class of 2016 to have already received a scholarship from the home state school. Coughlin has helped lead the number one ranked Eagles to undefeated record this season […] READ MORE
Gophers Game Preview: Minnesota Hosts Red-Hot Wildcats in Big Ten West Showdown
Northwestern (3-2 overall, 2-0 Big Ten) at Minnesota (4-1 overall, 1-0 Big Ten) Minneapolis, Minnesota – TCF Bank Stadium (52,525) Saturday 11:00 a.m. CT – BTN At the start of the season, few would have thought that one of the most intriguing Big Ten matchups this week would be Northwestern at Minnesota. With both teams […] READ MORE
After Helping Take Back the Jug, Gophers Secondary Continues to Impress
At the start of the season, Minnesota’s secondary was expected by many to be one of the team’s weaker points by national pundits. With the loss of starting safety Brock Vereen, many media outlets thought that the secondary lacked experience, and BTN.com ranked the Gophers defensive backs 10th out of 14 conference teams. After a […] READ MORE
Pride on Ice Preview: The Gophers Open Ice Breaker Tournament Against Rival UMD
PREGAME NOTES Minnesota Duluth (0-0-0 overall, 0-0-0 NCHC) vs No. 1 Minnesota (0-0-0 overall, 0-0-0 Big Ten) Friday 1:00 p.m. CT – WatchND.TV RPI (0-0-0 overall, 0-0-0 ECAC) at No. 13 Notre Dame (0-0-0 overall, 0-0-0 Hockey East) Friday 6:30 p.m. CT Sunday 11:00 a.m. CT or 2:30 p.m. CT South Bend, Indiana […] READ MORE