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Dec 26, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Detailed view of the jersey of 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

Two major roster decisions still looming for Gophers football

Tony Liebert

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Dec 31, 2025

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

Grading Drake Lindsey's first season as Minnesota's QB1

Tony Liebert

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Dec 30, 2025

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 fans need to know before the transfer portal officially opens

Tony Liebert

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Dec 30, 2025

Nov 15, 2025; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Boston College Eagles wide receiver Reed Harris (4) breaks a tackle from a Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defender and scores a touchdown during the second half at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Former Gophers DB’s son could be a natural transfer portal WR fit for Minnesota

Tony Liebert

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Dec 30, 2025

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Oct 22, 2015; London, United Kingdom; Buffalo Bills linebackers coach Bobby April III at practice at the Grove hotel in preparation for the NFL International Series game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Former Stanford Football Assistant Coach Lands with Minnesota Gophers

Dylan Grausz

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Dec 30, 2025

Wisconsin linebacker Christian Alliegro (0) celebrates after sacking Miami (Ohio) quarterback Dequan Finn (1) during the third quarter of their game Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.

How Minnesota’s latest coaching hire could boost pursuit of a highly touted transfer LB

Tony Liebert

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Dec 29, 2025

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.

Gophers targeting in-state ballhawk safety transfer from Division II

Will Ragatz

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Dec 29, 2025

With a hot seat under him, Luke Fickell has seen his Wisconsin Badgers take the most early portal losses in the Big Ten.

Big Ten transfer portal tracker: Which programs have lost the most players to the portal?

Joe Cox

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Dec 28, 2025

Former Wisconsin Badgers outside linebackers coach Bobby April III is joining the Minnesota Gophers coaching staff

Former Wisconsin Badgers secret weapon joins coaching staff of Minnesota Gophers

Lorin Cox

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Dec 27, 2025

Dec 26, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Gophers defensive back John Nestor (right) makes an interception against the New Mexico Lobos during the first half of the Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

How many positions did Koi Perich play in Minnesota's Rate Bowl win over New Mexico?

Tony Liebert

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Dec 27, 2025

Dec 26, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Gophers wide receiver Jalen Smith (8) celebrates with teammate Logan Loya (17) after catching the game winning touchdown pass against the New Mexico Lobos during overtime of the Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Jalen Smith gives Gophers fans reason to be bullish on future passing attack

Tony Liebert

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Dec 27, 2025

Minnesota players celebrate their win at the 2025 Rate Bowl at Chase Field on Dec. 26, 2025, in Phoenix.

Gophers snap counts and notable PFF grades from Rate Bowl win over New Mexico

Tony Liebert

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Dec 27, 2025

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

What Anthony Smith's return means for Gophers football in 2026

Tony Liebert

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Dec 27, 2025

Dec 26, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Gophers defensive back John Nestor (17) celebrates an interception with teammates against the New Mexico Lobos during the first half of the Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

5 things we learned from Minnesota's Rate Bowl win against New Mexico

Tony Liebert

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Dec 26, 2025

Ohio State and Indiana both earned first-round byes in the 2025 College Football Playoff.

How Big Ten Has Fared in 2025 College Football Bowl Games: Record and Full Schedule

Tom Dierberger

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Jan 1, 2026

Sep 6, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Le'Meke Brockington (0) runs the ball for a touchdown against the Northwestern State Demons during the first quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Complete list of Gophers' opt-outs ahead of Rate Bowl against New Mexico

Tony Liebert

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Dec 26, 2025

Iowa State Cyclones' running back Carson Hansen (26) runs with the ball for a first down against Kansas during the first quarter in the senior day on Nov. 22, 2025, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa

Two-time MN Gatorade Player of the Year to enter portal, should the Gophers pursue?

Tony Liebert

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Dec 23, 2025

Nov 1, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive lineman Anthony Smith (0) celebrates during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Projecting Minnesota's depth chart for the Rate Bowl against New Mexico

Tony Liebert

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Dec 23, 2025

Sep 6, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck looks on before the game against the Northwestern State Demons at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Minnesota-New Mexico Rate Bowl score predictions from the Gophers On SI staff

Tony Liebert

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Dec 23, 2025

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