COLUMN: Gophers played like a TD underdog, Is Athan Kaliakmanis the guy? + Freshmen continue to standout

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–> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Just like that, we are already three weeks into the 2023 college football season. Minnesota is 2-1 and every realistic preseason expectation is still in front of them. While another marquee matchup loss is certainly disappointing, Gophers fans need to take a step back and look at the bigger picture. […] READ MORE


Gophers @ North Carolina: Week 3 Preview

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–> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Broadcast Info: Date: Sat., Sept. 16 TV channel: ESPN Time of kickoff: 2:30 p.m. (CST) Betting line: Minnesota (+7.5) @ North Carolina, o/u: (48.5 points) Opponent Information (North Carolina): 2023 record: 2-0 (neutral field) vs. South Carolina 31-17 W V. Appalachian State 40-34 W (2OT) 2022 record: 9-5 (San Diego Credit Union […] READ MORE


COLUMN: Darius Taylor has arrived, Greg Harbaugh Jr. playcalling thru 2 weeks, defensive domminance and more thoughts from Week 2

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–> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Week two has come and gone and the Minnesota Gophers remain atop the Big Ten West standings. We learned a lot about our young Gophers against EMU, but there are still plenty of questions. After a 25-6 victory, true freshman RB Darius Taylor shined with 200+ yards from scrimmage, Sean […] READ MORE


Know Your Opponent: Six questions answered by an Eastern Michigan reporter

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Before every game, I ask a reporter who covers the Gophers upcoming opponent to give us a view from the opponent’s perspective. I asked Blake McQueary from The Eastern Echo six questions about the Eastern Michigan Eagles Eastern Michigan travels to Minneapolis on September 9th to take on Gophers at 6:30 pm. Huge thanks to […] READ MORE


Gophers v. Eastern Michigan: Week 2 Preview

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–> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Broadcast Info: Date: Sat., Sept. 9 TV channel: BTN Time of kickoff: 6:30 p.m. (CST) Betting line: Minnesota (-19.5) v Eastern Michigan, o/u: (47.5 points) Opponent Information (Eastern Michigan): 2023 record: 1-0 V. Howard (FCS) 33-23 W 2022 record: 9-4 (Famous Idaho Potato Bowl): 41-27 W vs. San Jose State V. Eastern […] READ MORE


Life without Mo Ibrahim, Athan Kaliakmanis’ performance, transfer portal additions + more thoughts from Week One

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–> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter 24 hours removed from the Gophers’ thrilling 13-10 victory over Nebraska, there is plenty to digest from week one. Athan Kaliakmanis had an up-and-down performance, the running game struggled without Mohamed Ibrahim, portal additions Tre Jones and Corey Crooms Jr. shined and Tyler Nubin looked like one of the best […] READ MORE


Gophers v. Nebraska: Week 1 Preview

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–> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Broadcast Info: Date: Thurs., Aug. 31 TV channel: FOX Time of kickoff: 7:00 p.m. (CST) Betting line: Minnesota (-7.5) v Nebraska, o/u: (43.5 points) Opponent Information (Nebraska): 2022 record: 4-8 v Northwestern 28-31 L V. North Dakota (FCS) 38-17 W V. Georgia Southern 42-45 L V. Oklahoma 14-49 L V. Indiana 35-21 […] READ MORE



Ranking the Gopher’s 2023 opponents from toughest to easiest.

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–> Follow @N0ELTHOMPSON The Minnesota Gophers enter the 2023 season after winning nine games in back-to-back seasons, the first time the program has done it since 1905. Things will look a little different in Dinkytown as the Gophers undergo their biggest makeover since P.J. Fleck took over seven years ago. For the first time since […] READ MORE