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Aug 28, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Drake Lindsey (5) celebrates wide receiver Jalen Smith's (8) touchdown against the Buffalo Bulls during the second half of the game at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

P.J. Fleck on Drake Lindsey's first Gophers start: 'He's a cool customer'

Tony Liebert

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Aug 29, 2025

Aug 28, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck looks on before the game against the Buffalo Bulls at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

P.J. Fleck calls Minneapolis church shooting 'demonic' in emotional remarks

Joe Nelson

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Aug 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

Gophers snap counts and notable PFF grades from Week 1 win over Buffalo

Tony Liebert

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Aug 29, 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. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Gophers pull away late to comfortably win season opener over Buffalo

Tony Liebert

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Aug 28, 2025

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That’s going to be a bad bounce.

Minnesota’s Season Begins With QB Throwing Interception Off Tight End’s Foot

Stephen Douglas

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Aug 28, 2025

Nov 4, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Darius Green (12) celebrates a fumble recovery against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second half at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Two potential starting CBs among 11 ruled out in Gophers' season opener

Tony Liebert

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Aug 28, 2025

Predicting Michigan football final score, along with Big Ten outcomes

Trent Knoop

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Aug 28, 2025

What's on the schedule today as college football's Week 1 games kick off around the country.

College football games today: Week 1 schedule for Thursday

James Parks

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Aug 28, 2025

Sep 14, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Drake Lindsey (3) calls a play against the Nevada Wolf Pack during the second half at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

What are realistic expectations for Drake Lindsey's first career start?

Tony Liebert

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Aug 27, 2025

Oct 26, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Koi Perich (3) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Maryland Terrapins during the first half at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

5 things to watch in Minnesota's season opener against Buffalo

Tony Liebert

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Aug 27, 2025

Sep 7, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Buffalo Bulls head coach Maurice Linguist watches play against the Missouri Tigers during the second half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Buffalo head coach starts Koi Perich's campaign for Governor of Minnesota

Tony Liebert

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Aug 27, 2025

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Danny Striggow (92) has a laugh with Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Esezi Otomewo (72) after the first preseason game where the Jacksonville Jaguars hosted the Pittsburgh Steelers Saturday Aug. 9, 2025, at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]

How many former Gophers made initial 53-man NFL rosters?

Tony Liebert

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Aug 26, 2025

Sep 21, 2024; DeKalb, Illinois, USA; Buffalo Bulls wide receiver Victor Snow (0) reacts after a touchdown catch against the Northern Illinois Huskies during the second half at Huskie Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images

5 key matchups in Minnesota's season opener against Buffalo

Tony Liebert

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Aug 26, 2025

Oct 26, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Koi Perich (3) warms up before the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Minnesota-Buffalo score predictions from the Gophers On SI staff

Tony Liebert

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Aug 26, 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

5 bold predictions for Gophers football in 2025

Tony Liebert

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Aug 26, 2025

Feb 23, 2013; Syracuse, NY, USA; CBS broadcaster Tim Brando prior to the game between the Georgetown Hoyas and the Syracuse Orange at the Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

Broadcast team announced for Gophers-Buffalo season opener

Tony Liebert

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Aug 24, 2025

Sep 28, 2024; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; Buffalo Bulls head coach Pete Lembo watches from the sideline as they take on the Connecticut Huskies at Rentschler Field at Pratt & Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

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

Tony Liebert

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Aug 24, 2025

Houston Texans wide receiver Daniel Jackson (85) makes a catch for a touchdown against Detroit Lions during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday, August 23, 2025.

Gophers in the NFL: Preseason highlights and final roster battles

Tony Liebert

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Aug 24, 2025

Drake Lindsey debuts as the Gophers' starting quarterback in 2025.

QB guru boldly calls Gophers' Drake Lindsey a future first-round pick

Will Ragatz

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Aug 23, 2025

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