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Oct 11, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Koi Perich (3) reacts to his teams win after the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Huntington Bank Stadium.

Safety Koi Perich Explains Why He Picked Oregon in the Transfer Portal

Charlie Viehl

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10 Hours Ago

Sep 6, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Akron Zips quarterback Ben Finley (10) passes against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

College Football Program Plans to Allow One Fan to Become Offensive Coordinator in Week 2

Tucker Harlin

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Aug 4, 2026

Jul 23, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Minnesota safety Koi Perich speaks to the media during the Big Ten NCAA college football media days at Mandalay Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

Dan Lanning Offers Praise for Transfer Safety Koi Perich Ahead of Season

Caden Handwork

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Jul 31, 2026

Jan 8, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; ESPN personality Jordan Rodgers during 2026 Fiesta Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Jordan Rodgers Names the Best Conference in College Football Ahead of 2026 Season

Tucker Harlin

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Jul 31, 2026

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Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti has momentum on his side in his pursuit of an expansion of the College Football Playoff to 24 teams.

Tony Petitti’s Big Ten Keeps Winning. Now His 24-Team Playoff Push Might Be Too.

Pat Forde

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Jul 28, 2026

Jim Brown was not only a dominant football player at Syracuse, but played basketball, track and field and has a claim to the title of greatest lacrosse player of all time.

Ranking the 50 Best College Football Players of All Time

SI Staff

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Jul 10, 2026

Michigan’s Greatest Game Against Each 2026 Opponent: Weeks 4 - 7

Ethan Niewoehner

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Jul 10, 2026

Minnesota Goloden Gophers Darius Taylor speaks to members of the press during a Rate Bowl media day at JW Marriott Camelback Inn in Scottsdale on Dec. 24, 2025.

Will 2026 Be the Season Darius Taylor Finally Reaches His Full Potential?

Tony Liebert

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Jun 30, 2026

Dec 26, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck against the New Mexico Lobos during the Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

What Are Best-Case, Worst-Case and Most-Likely Scenarios for Gophers Football?

Tony Liebert

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Jun 29, 2026

Gophers walkout in EA Sports College Football 26

Every Gophers Player's Rating in the New EA Sports College Football 27

Tony Liebert

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Jun 26, 2026

Sep 6, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Garrison Monroe (23) forces a fumble against Northwestern State Demons tight end Ryan Tyler (47) during the second quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

The Top Sleeper at Every Defensive Position for Gophers Football in 2026

Tony Liebert

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Jun 26, 2026

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EA Sports CFB 27 Ratings Revealed for Gophers' Top Offensive and Defensive Players

Tony Liebert

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Jun 25, 2026

Oct 17, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Darius Taylor (1) celebrates his touchdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second half at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

How New NCAA Eligibility Rules Could Benefit Gophers Football and Basketball

Tony Liebert

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Jun 23, 2026

Sep 6, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers running back A.J. Turner (2) runs the ball against the Northwestern State Demons during the first quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

The Top Sleeper at Every Offensive Position for Gophers Football in 2026

Tony Liebert

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Jun 22, 2026

Nashville Christian's Bryson Holt (21) runs the ball as Jackson Christian's Kelsey Rose (7) attempts to make a tackle during their game at Nashville Christian School

3 Weeks After Commitment, Gophers 2027 Edge Flips to South Florida

Will Ragatz

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Jun 21, 2026

Dec 26, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; New Mexico Lobos running back Damon Bankston (1) is tackled by Minnesota Gophers linebacker Emmanuel Karmo (2) and defensive back Koi Perich (3) during the first half of the Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

5 Players Who Will Determine the Ceiling of Gophers Football in 2026

Tony Liebert

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Jun 20, 2026

Nov 22, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck directs his team against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

How Does Minnesota's 2027 Recruiting Class Stack Up to Previous Classes?

Tony Liebert

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Jun 18, 2026

Michigan running back Jordan Marshall (23) takes the field for the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Ranking the Top Opposing Players Minnesota Will Face in 2026

Tony Liebert

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Jun 18, 2026

Image from the Gophers' walkout in EA Sports College Football 26

Predicting the Highest-Rated Gophers in EA Sports College Football 27

Tony Liebert

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Jun 17, 2026

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