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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.

Gophers land likely starter at cornerback from Michigan State in portal

Will Ragatz

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Jan 6, 2026

Auburn Tigers wide receiver Perry Thompson (3) spins off a defender as Auburn Tigers take on Georgia Bulldogs at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. Georgia Bulldogs defeated Auburn Tigers 20-10.

Gophers land blue-chip Auburn wide receiver in the transfer portal

Tony Liebert

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Jan 5, 2026

Aug 30, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Marshall Thundering Herd linebacker Cannon Lewis (27) grabs the jersey of Georgia Bulldogs running back Nate Frazier (3) during the first half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Gophers beat out Big Ten and SEC programs for Marshall defensive lineman transfer

Tony Liebert

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Jan 5, 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

The Gophers' latest roster retention could be one of their most important in 2026

Tony Liebert

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Jan 5, 2026

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Nov 22, 2025; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers wide receiver Perry Thompson (3) is tackled by Mercer Bears safety Juwan Johnson (13) during the second quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images

Two realistic transfer portal wide receiver targets emerge for Minnesota

Tony Liebert

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Jan 5, 2026

Andrew Marshall during the 2025 season at Eastern Michigan.

Minnesota lands veteran MAC linebacker in transfer portal

Tony Liebert

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Jan 4, 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

Gophers add former four-star Tennessee offensive lineman in the transfer portal

Tony Liebert

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Jan 4, 2026

Oklahoma State defensive coordinator Bryan Nardo before the college football game between the Oklahoma State University Cowboys and the Brigham Young Cougars at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.

Gophers hire former Power 4 defensive coordinator as senior assistant

Will Ragatz

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Jan 4, 2026

Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck speaks to members of the press during a Rate Bowl media day at JW Marriott Camelback Inn in Scottsdale on Dec. 24, 2025.

Gophers reportedly schedule transfer portal visit with Farmington native O-lineman

Tony Liebert

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Jan 3, 2026

Nov 22, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Javon Tracy (11) celebrates his touchdown with teammates against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

Three more Gophers starters confirm return for 2026 season

Tony Liebert

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Jan 3, 2026

Oct 25, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans defensive back Aydan West (2) warms up prior at a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Mullin-Imagn Images

Gophers targeting Michigan State brothers in the transfer portal

Tony Liebert

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Jan 2, 2026

Sep 17, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Mohamed Ibrahim (24) looks on after the game against the Colorado Buffaloes after the game at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Gophers fire co-offensive coordinator Matt Simon, add 2 former stars to coaching staff

Joe Nelson

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Jan 2, 2026

Oct 17, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Darius Taylor (1) runs for a touchdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second half at Huntington Bank Stadium.

Gophers star RB Darius Taylor returning to Minnesota for senior season

Will Ragatz

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Jan 2, 2026

Coney Durr and Koi Perich may both soon be former Gophers defensive backs.

'TRAITOR': Ex-Gopher doesn't hold back after Koi Perich portal news

Will Ragatz

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Jan 2, 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

Five things we want to see from Gophers sports in January 2026

Joe Nelson

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Jan 2, 2026

Sep 6, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive lineman Karter Menz (11) tackles Northwestern State Demons running back Kolbe Burrell (3) during the second quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Karter Menz returning to Gophers in 2026, giving Minnesota Big Ten's top sack duo

Joe Nelson

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Jan 2, 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

Gophers standout Koi Perich reportedly entering transfer portal

Tony Liebert

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Jan 1, 2026

The Wisconsin Badgers hired Minnesota Golden Gophers running backs coach Jayden Everett to fill the same position.

Wisconsin Badgers steal new running backs coach from rival Minnesota Gophers

Lorin Cox

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Jan 1, 2026

Aug 28, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; A general view of Huntington Bank Stadium before the game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Buffalo Bulls. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Gophers RB coach reportedly leaving for Wisconsin after just one season

Tony Liebert

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Jan 1, 2026

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