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Oregon head coach Dan Lanning takes the field with his team for warmups as the Oregon Ducks take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 1, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida.

Updated Transfer Portal Rankings Reveal Oregon's Big Ten Rivals Are Surging

Kyle Clements

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Jan 22, 2026

Nov 1, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive lineman Deven Eastern (91) celebrates against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

The Gophers' 7-Year NFL Draft Streak Could be in Jeopardy This Spring

Tony Liebert

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Jan 22, 2026

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. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Oregon Ducks Transfers Receive Surprising Rankings

Lily Crane

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Jan 21, 2026

Dec 26, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive lineman Anthony Smith (0) against the New Mexico Lobos during the Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Projecting the Gophers' 2026 Defensive Depth Chart After the Transfer Portal

Tony Liebert

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Jan 20, 2026

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Nov 14, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Fame Ijeboi (7) is forced out of bounds during the first half against Oregon Ducks defensive back Dillon Thieneman (31) at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Where every Gophers football transfer portal departure landed this offseason

Tony Liebert

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Jan 20, 2026

Dec 26, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck with the trophy after defeating the New Mexico Lobos in overtime of the Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

What Gophers football needs to do in order to become the next Indiana

Tony Liebert

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Jan 20, 2026

Auburn Tigers wide receiver Perry Thompson (3) catches a pass during practice at Woltosz Football Performance Center in Auburn, Ala. on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025.

Ranking Minnesota's incoming transfers by recruiting rating

Tony Liebert

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Jan 19, 2026

Dec 26, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Darius Taylor (1) against the New Mexico Lobos during the Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Projecting the Gophers' 2026 offensive depth chart after the transfer portal

Tony Liebert

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Jan 19, 2026

Nov 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck looks on during the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

As the transfer portal closes, what it means for Gophers football

Tony Liebert

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Jan 17, 2026

Nov 1, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Javon Tracy (11) attempts to catch a pass as Michigan State Spartans defensive back Aydan West (2) defends during the first half at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Gophers officially welcome 36 new players to 2026 roster

Tony Liebert

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Jan 17, 2026

Sep 7, 2019; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions offensive line coach Matt Limegrover looks on during a warm up practice prior to the game against the Buffalo Bulls at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Buffalo 45-13. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Former offensive coordinator returns, Gophers confirm 2026 coaching staff

Jonathan Harrison

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Jan 16, 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.

Ranking the Gophers' top five transfer portal additions so far

Will Ragatz

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Jan 15, 2026

Dec 26, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Koi Perich (3) against the New Mexico Lobos during the Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Koi Perich's decision to transfer to Oregon feels messy

Tony Liebert

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Jan 14, 2026

Jan 13, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Niko Medved reacts during the first half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Despite back-to-back heartbreakers, Gophers trending up under Niko Medved

Tony Liebert

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Jan 14, 2026

Dec 26, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Drake Lindsey (5) against the New Mexico Lobos during the Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

How Drake Lindsey’s 2026 Heisman odds reflect expectations for next season

Tony Liebert

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Jan 14, 2026

Oregon defensive back Dillon Thieneman speaks with reporters during Oregon football’s Media Day on July 28, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene.

NFL Draft Dominoes Falling For Oregon Ducks With Dillon Thieneman Decision

Lily Crane

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Jan 14, 2026

Jan 9, 2026; Atlanta, GA, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning reacts during the first half of the 2025 Peach Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff against the Indiana Hoosiers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Oregon Ducks' Updated Transfer Portal Ranking

Kyle Clements

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Jan 13, 2026

Dec 26, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Gophers defensive lineman Anthony Smith celebrates with the trophy after defeating the New Mexico Lobos in overtime of the Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Transfer portal additions give Gophers optimism about 2026 front seven

Tony Liebert

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Jan 13, 2026

Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning on the field prior to the 2025 Peach Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff against the Oregon Ducks at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Oregon Lands Massive Commitment From Top Transfer Portal Safety

Zach Dimmitt

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Jan 12, 2026

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