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Sep 27, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Jalen Smith (8) catches a pass for a 78-yard against Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images

The Gophers' 2024 high school recruiting class looks historically good

Tony Liebert

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Sep 29, 2025

Sep 27, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Koi Perich (3) celebrates his sack of Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis (16) as teammates look on during the second quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images

Gophers showing signs of developing a true home-field advantage

Tony Liebert

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Sep 29, 2025

Sep 13, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) reacts after the game against the Ohio Bobcats at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

Can Minnesota join the exclusive club of teams to beat Ohio State in Columbus?

Joe Nelson

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Sep 29, 2025

Aug 28, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive lineman Anthony Smith (0) celebrates a sack against the Buffalo Bulls during the first half of the game at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

NFL scouts impressed by Anthony Smith's performance against Rutgers

Tony Liebert

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Sep 29, 2025

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Sep 27, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Drake Lindsey (5) makes a pass against Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images

The quarterback Gophers fans have been waiting for has arrived

Tony Liebert

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Sep 29, 2025

Sep 27, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Kerry Brown (14) celebrates his interception against Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images

Bowl projections: What's the Gophers' outlook after thrilling win over Rutgers

Tony Liebert

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Sep 29, 2025

Sep 27, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) high-fives fans following an Ohio State victory against the Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Gophers-Ohio State preview: Players to know, pivotal matchups and a prediction

Tony Liebert

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Sep 29, 2025

Oct 28, 2006; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker (55) Curtis Terry tackles Minnesota Golden Gophers running back (34) E.J. Jones in the first quarter at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-Imagn Images © copyright Matthew Emmons

Gophers to face No. 1 team in the nation for first time since 2006

Joe Nelson

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Sep 28, 2025

Sep 27, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Drake Lindsey (5) makes a pass against Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium.

'Put the ball in 5's hands': Gophers' trust in Drake Lindsey pays off

Will Ragatz

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Sep 27, 2025

Sep 27, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Fame Ijeboi (7) celebrates his two-yard touchdown run against Rutgers Scarlet Knights with offensive linemen Nathan Roy (50) and Tony Nelson (59) during the second quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium.

8 things that stood out from Minnesota's dramatic win over Rutgers

Will Ragatz

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Sep 27, 2025

Sep 27, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Le'Meke Brockington (0) catches an 8-yard pass for a touchdown as Rutgers Scarlet Knights defensive back Bo Mascoe (3) defends during the second quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium.

Gophers overcome early deficit, beat Rutgers in thrilling Big Ten opener

Will Ragatz

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Sep 27, 2025

Sep 27, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Drake Lindsey (5) makes a pass against Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium.

Watch: Drake Lindsey deep ball sparks Gophers' first-half turnaround

Will Ragatz

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Sep 27, 2025

Aug 28, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Darius Taylor (1) runs the ball against the Buffalo Bulls during the first half of the game at Huntington Bank Stadium.

Gophers' Darius Taylor out again vs. Rutgers, backup RB out for season

Will Ragatz

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Sep 27, 2025

Malik Benson is a great bet to score a touchdown in Week 5 of the 2025 college football season.

Best College Football Prop Bets Today for Week 5 (Bet on Malik Benson to Find the End Zone)

Iain MacMillan

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Sep 27, 2025

Nov 9, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Darius Taylor (1) fights for yards as Rutgers Scarlet Knights linebacker Tyreem Powell (22) tackles during the first half at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Minnesota-Rutgers score predictions from the Gophers On SI staff

Joe Nelson

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Sep 25, 2025

Matt Rhule is 3-1 to open his third season at Nebraska.

Nebraska's Most Likely Final Record After Four Games

Kaleb Henry

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Sep 25, 2025

Sep 19, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis (16) looks to pass during the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Before Athan Kaliakmanis' return to Minnesota, his dad fact-checks P.J. Fleck

Joe Nelson

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Sep 24, 2025

Boise State Broncos.

Boise State class of 2026 quarterback commit up to four-star status

Bob Lundeberg

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Sep 23, 2025

Rutgers Head Coach, Greg Schiano watches his Scarlet Knights, Thursday, August 28, 2025.

Greg Schiano Preps Rutgers for Nation’s Top Defense in Minnesota Showdown

Michael Cavallo

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Sep 23, 2025

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