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Dec 28, 2021; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P. J. Fleck (center) celebrates with the trophy alongside players Tyler Nubin (left) and Ky Thomas (right) after defeating the West Virginia Mountaineers at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Gophers accept invite to Rate Bowl, will face New Mexico

Tony Liebert

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Dec 7, 2025

Gophers TE coach Eric Kohler (left) with Roman Voss (middle) and Gophers offensive coordinator Greg Harbaugh Jr. (right)

Gophers to add Minnesota Mr. Football for the first time since 2022

Tony Liebert

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Dec 7, 2025

Dec 28, 2021; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P. J. Fleck reacts as he is doused with Powerade by Minnesota Golden Gophers linebacker Braelen Oliver (14) during the second half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Gophers' bowl outlook becomes clearer ahead of selection day

Tony Liebert

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Dec 6, 2025

Nov 23, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach PJ Fleck congratulates Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Rashod Bateman (13) after his touchdown against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

The position group Minnesota needs to revamp to reach full potential in 2026

Tony Liebert

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Dec 6, 2025

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Gophers open practice on August 2.

Gophers reportedly fire defensive line coach

Jonathan Harrison

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Dec 5, 2025

Roman Voss on his Gophers official visit.

Incoming Gophers freshman Roman Voss wins Minnesota Gatorade Player of the Year

Tony Liebert

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Dec 5, 2025

Luke Dehnicke leaping for a catch for Minnesota-Duluth.

Gophers targeting ultra-productive UMD tight end in transfer portal

Tony Liebert

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Dec 5, 2025

Nov 1, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck leads his team onto the field before the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Top roster needs for Gophers football in the transfer portal

Tony Liebert

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Dec 5, 2025

Now-former Gophers quarterback Jackson Kollock.

Former 4-star quarterback is leaving the Gophers in the transfer portal

Joe Nelson

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Dec 4, 2025

Kenric Lanier had a quiet three years at Minnesota.

Gophers WR who was top recruit in '23 class enters transfer portal

Will Ragatz

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Dec 4, 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

Two Gophers defensive stars earn All-Big Ten honors

Jonathan Harrison

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Dec 3, 2025

El Dorado’s Ryan Estrada carries the ball against Richland’s Gage Goodwin pushes Estrada out of bounds in a 5A D1 playoff game, Nov. 21, 2025, at the Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock.

What you need to know about Minnesota's historic 2026 recruiting class

Tony Liebert

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Dec 3, 2025

Nov 1, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck reacts during overtime against the Michigan State Spartans at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

When each player in the Gophers’ 2026 signing class is expected to enroll

Tony Liebert

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Dec 3, 2025

Moody's Josiah Dozier (1) runs the ball during the Class 5A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. Montgomery Catholic leads Moody 14-0 at halftime.

Dynamic Alabama wide receiver joins Gophers in signing day surprise

Tony Liebert

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Dec 3, 2025

Nov 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers celebrate with Paul Bunyan’s Axe after the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Tracking Gopher football roster movement: Who’s graduating? Who’s coming back?

Tony Liebert

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Dec 2, 2025

Aug 28, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Jalen Smith (8) runs the ball after a catch for a touchdown against the Buffalo Bulls during the second half of the game at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Freshman wide receiver Jalen Smith has 're-signed' with Gophers

Tony Liebert

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Dec 2, 2025

Sep 13, 2025; Berkeley, California, USA; The Minnesota Golden Gopher mascot teases a photographer during the second quarter against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

Tracking every Gophers signing in the early national signing period

Tony Liebert

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Dec 2, 2025

Nov 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Drake Lindsey (5) celebrates with Paul Bunyan’s Axe after the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Assessing the state of Gophers football after 7–5 regular season

Tony Liebert

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Dec 1, 2025

Nov 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back John Nestor (17) tackles Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Carter Smith (5) during the first half at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

John Nestor awarded for tremendous performance against Wisconsin

Tony Liebert

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Dec 1, 2025

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