The Gophers last won at Michigan in 2005 and hope to get a repeat of this scene on Saturday. Minnesota (4-1 overall, 0-1 Big Ten) at No. 19 Michigan (4-0 overall, 0-0 Big Ten) Ann Arbor, Michigan – Michigan Stadium Saturday 2:30 p.m. CT – ABC Spread: Michigan -20 PREGAME NOTES Series History […] READ MORE
Gopher Football Articles
Q&A: Texas LB Everett Williams On Why He Committed to Gophers, Family Reaction & More
Williams became the 7th member of the Gophers 2014 recruiting class to commit. Everett Williams, a 6-foot-2, 222-pound outside linebacker from Mansfield (TX) Legacy, committed to Minnesota on Monday, celebrating his 18th birthday. Williams visited Minnesota for the San Jose State game. He picked the Golden Gophers over Navy, Louisiana-Monroe and New Mexico State. Gopher […] READ MORE
News, Notes, Tid-Bits and Quotes: Gophers Turn Focus to Little Brown Jug
Following a tough 23-7 loss to the rival Iowa Hawkeyes, Jerry Kill tried to put things into perspective during his weekly media tour. Kill noticed a number of mistakes from the game but was ready to move on in preparation for another trophy opportunity against the Michigan Wolverines. Looking Back As Kill watched the […] READ MORE
Jerry Kill’s Press Conference Notes: Now Time For 2 Steps Forward
Gophers turn their focus to Michigan and the Little Brown Jug • Looking forward to getting back on the practice field today and getting our kids on track and get better. You have to have short term memory, we’ve taken care of everything we needed to on Sunday. • You have to go through all […] READ MORE
Iowa Dismantles Minnesota 23-7 – Nelson, Gophers Struggle Against Physical Hawkeyes
Minnesota couldn’t stop Iowa running back Mark Weisman who rushed for 147 yards. With the Iowa Hawkeyes (4-1 overall, 1-0 Big Ten) in town for homecoming, the stage was set for a big game between two long-time rivals. Unfortunately for Minnesota (4-1 overall, 0-1 Big Ten), the contest was similar to last season in Iowa […] READ MORE
Q&A: Eden Prairie RB Anthony Anderson Makes Unofficial Visit to U, Grew Up a Gopher Fan
Anderson took an unofficial visit to the U for the San Jose State game. Anthony Anderson, a senior running back from Eden Prairie (MN) High, has helped lead the Eagles to back-to-back state titles and a number one ranking this year. He is also a standout basketball player who helped lead Eden Prairie to the […] READ MORE
Gophers Game Preview: Rival Iowa at Minnesota – Floyd and Much More on the Line
Jerry Kill celebrates with students on the field after the Gophers beat Iowa in 2011. Iowa (3-1 overall, 0-0 Big Ten) vs. Minnesota (4-0 overall, 0-0 Big Ten) Minneapolis, Minnesota – TCF Bank Stadium Saturday 2:30 p.m. CT – ABC Spread: Minnesota +1 PREGAME NOTES Series History The Gophers hold a dominating 61-43-2 […] READ MORE
News, Notes, Tid-Bits and Quotes: Gophers/Hawkeyes Battle for Floyd in Key B1G Opener
No doubt Floyd is looking forward to a “welcome home” celebration at TCF Bank Stadium Saturday. With the Gophers at 4-0, Jerry Kill was a happy man during his Tuesday media tour. Kill took questions ranging from injured players to his improving offensive line before looking ahead to Iowa this weekend. Looking Back Kill […] READ MORE
Q&A: Lakeville’s Greg Menard Says It Would be a Great Experience to Play for Gophers
Menard attended the Gophers win over Western Illinois. Greg Menard, a senior defensive end/linebacker/running back from Lakeville (MN) North, has picked up plenty of mid major interest and is hoping that a strong senior year could lead to an offer from the home state school. He has attended several Gophers games, including last week’s home […] READ MORE
Jerry Kill on Iowa game last year: “They honestly just kicked our butts for 4 quarters”
Coach Kill hopes he’s the one smiling after Saturday’s rivalry game! Here are all of the press conference notes from today: • We had a good win last week, against a team that won 11 games last year, and had outstanding QB play. • We look forward to playing Iowa, this is a time when […] READ MORE