Follow Noel Thompson on Twitter: @n0elthompson Noel’s Big Ten Power Rankings It’s been an interesting few weeks for a few Big Ten teams as conference play is starting to get going. We have a new number one on top of the power rankings and we have a few teams who have made big jumps and […] READ MORE
P.J. Fleck Articles
Press Conference Videos: P.J. Fleck, Tanner Morgan & Chris Autman Bell Discuss Big Win Over Western Illinois
The Gophers offense exploded for a dominating 62-10 win over Western Illinois on Saturday, improving to 2-0 on the season. Both the passing and running game were dialed in, leading to 679 yards of offense, including Tanner Morgan’s big day as he finished 14/18 for 287 yards, a TD and a rushing TD. Mo Ibrahim […] READ MORE
Gophers P.J. Fleck Details What He and Jerry Kill Discussed During Handshakes
Much was made about whether Gophers P.J. Fleck and former Gopher coach Jerry Kill would shake hands before and after the game. Fleck, who took the high-road the entire lead up to this game, was proactive in shaking Kill’s hand before the game and they shared a moment after the game as well. Full video […] READ MORE
Gophers P.J. Fleck Says He Will Shake Jerry Kill’s Hand, and Other Sound Bites from Press Conference
A lot has been made about Jerry Kill’s pre-game comments heading into the Gophers opener next week and the return of Kill to Minnesota. Gophers P.J. Fleck came out and said that in all the years he’s coached, he’s never not shaken a coaches hand, and that will include Coach Kill, despite Kill recently saying […] READ MORE
Minnesota State Fair Proudly Displays Gophers Axe!!
The Gophers haven’t lost to the Badgers in football in more than 600 days, and the famed Paul Bunyan Axe is on proud display at Minnesota State Fair. The Great Minnesota Get-Together has a robust Gophers sports auditorium and the big draw this year is the Axe. A year from now, the trophy case will […] READ MORE
Preseason Accolades Pour in For Gophers John Michael Schmitz and Mo Ibrahim
The Gophers season opener is just over a week away and the preseason accolades continue to pour in for seniors John Michael Schmitz and Mo Ibrahim. The Athletic named Schmitz to its First Team All-American list and Abrahim named to the Second Team All-American. ESPN named its Top 100 College Football Players, with Schmitz at […] READ MORE
New Food Options at Gophers Football Games Include Chick-Fil-A, Brat Dogs and More
The Gophers football program continues to invest in its fan experience at home games with some of the best food options in college football. This week the Gopher football program held a “food preview” event at Huntington Bank Stadium, featuring new food offerings. The highlight is the addition of Chick-Fil-A, where Gophers P.J. Fleck said […] READ MORE
’23 Kasson, Minn. OL Reese Tripp commits to Minnesota
Jan. 31, 2021: 2023 (Kasson, Minn) OL Reese Tripp committed to Minnesota Sunday night, becoming the Gophers’ first in-state commitment for the ’23 class and second commitment overall. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter After receiving a scholarship offer from the University of Minnesota on his junior day visit, ’23 OL Reese Tripp immediately committed to […] READ MORE
Gophers fall short in Iowa City 22-27
Nov. 13, 2021: After outgaining Iowa 409-277 in total yards, they failed to convert field goals in to TDs falling 27-22 –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Full Game Recap: Pregame/injuries: There was no significant injuries of note, but the greatest coin tosser of all time, Mo Ibrahim won the toss and the Gophers opted to receive the […] READ MORE
Gophers v. Iowa: Week 11 Preview
Nov. 10, 2021: Following a shocking upset loss to Illinois, the Golden Gophers travel to Iowa City, IA for a pivotal week 11 clash in the race for Big Ten West supremacy. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Broadcast Info: Date: Sat., Nov. 13 TV channel: BTN Time of kickoff: 2:30 p.m. (CST) Broadcast team: Brandon Gaudin […] READ MORE