Noel’s week two Big Ten power rankings

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–>Follow Noel on Twitter: @n0elthompson Iowa (2-0)  The best defense in the Big Ten so far resides in Iowa City. They lead the nation in defensive efficiency and have taken the ball away 7 times in 2 games while allowing an impressive 11.5 points a game. Keep in mind their first two opponents were Top 25 […] READ MORE


Minnesota sneaks past Miami (OH) 31-26

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Sept. 11, 2021: In their first non-conference game of 2021, the Golden Gophers survived, defeating Miami (OH) 31-26 moving to 1-1 on the young season. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Full Game Recap: Pregame/injuries: Reinforcements were on the way for the Gophers, as DB Jordan Howden and WR Chris Autman-Bell both participated in pregame warmups, looking […] READ MORE


Minnesota vs. Miami (OH): Week 2 preview

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Sept. 9, 2021: Following their week one defeat, the Gophers will host the Miami (OH) Redhawks Saturday morning, for their first non-conference game of 2021. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Broadcast Info: Date: Sat., Sept. 9 TV channel: ESPNU Time of kickoff: 11:00 a.m. (CT) Broadcast team: John Schriffen (play-by-play) and Rene Ingoglia (color analyst) Opponent Information (Ohio […] READ MORE


5 Things to Know about Miami of Ohio!

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–> Follow Noel on Twitter: @n0elthompson Their last game did not go so well against Cincinnati.  Who knew Miami had a long storied rivalry with Cincinnati? The 125th meeting by these teams didn’t go so well for Miami of Ohio. By halftime, Cincinnati was easily up against Miami 35-0  and only allowed 130 yards compared to […] READ MORE


5 Keys to Victory for Minnesota against Miami of Ohio. 

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–> Follow Noel on Twitter: @n0elthompson Limit explosive plays.  71, 38, 56, 70, and 61 yards. Every offensive touchdown Ohio State had last week were those explosive plays. When Minnesota didn’t allow an explosive play, their defense bent but didn’t break and gave Minnesota a chance to win. Coach Fleck knows that one of the […] READ MORE


Noel’s Big Ten Power Rankings

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Every team in the Big Ten has now played at least one game. How do the teams stack up after heading into Week 2? –>Follow Noel on Twitter: @n0elthompson 1. Ohio State (1-0)  Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson combined for 9 catches, 197 yards and 3 touchdowns against Minnesota. C.J. Stroud started his college career […] READ MORE


Q&A with Gophers women’s basketball commitment Nia Holloway

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Nia Holloway, a 6-foot senior forward from Eden Prairie (MN) High, committed to Minnesota last October. She is ranked as the fifth-best senior in Minnesota by Prep Hoops.  Holloway is part of a four-player recruiting class of local talent that are ranked as the second, third, fourth and fifth best players in the state. She […] READ MORE


4 Things Learned from matchups vs. #1 Texas and #5 Florida

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1. The Gophers can compete with the best teams in the country Despite losing both matches 3 sets to 1, the Gophers demonstrated that they could compete with the best teams in the country, in stretches.  The Gophers were tied or ahead late in each of the 4 sets vs. #1 Texas.  They jumped out […] READ MORE



Four-star WR Anthony Brown is Minnesota’s first 2023 commitment

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Sept. 4, 2021: 2023 four-star WR Anthony Brown (Springfield, OH) committed to the Gophers Saturday, giving them their first commitment for the ’23 recruiting class. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter   Recruiting never sleeps. Only two days after Minnesota began its 2021 campaign, PJ Fleck has signed his first recruit for the 2023 class. Four-star WR Anthony […] READ MORE