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Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive lineman Anthony Smith (0) celebrates with Paul Bunyan’s Axe after the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Huntington Bank Stadium.

College football program loses 11 players to transfer portal

Rowan Fisher Shotton

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16 Hours Ago

Aug 30, 2025; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; North Dakota Fighting Hawks running back Sawyer Seidl (9) scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Kansas State Wildcats at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images

Three realistic transfer portal targets for Gophers football

Tony Liebert

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17 Hours Ago

Aug 28, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers fans wave towels before the game against the Buffalo Bulls at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Gophers eyeing late addition to 2026 recruiting class

Tony Liebert

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18 Hours Ago

Nov 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Koi Perich (3) warms up before the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Ranking the most important players Gophers football must retain this offseason

Tony Liebert

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19 Hours Ago

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Nov 22, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Drake Lindsey (5) throws against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Wrigley Field.

Gophers QB Drake Lindsey makes major announcement about his future

Will Ragatz

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Dec 11, 2025

Minnesota defensive lineman Deven Eastern (91) tackles Wisconsin running back Tawee Walker (3) for no gain during the fourth quarter of their game at Camp Randall Stadium Friday, November 29, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Minnesota beat Wisconsin 24-7.

Homegrown Gophers defensive lineman accepts invite to Senior Bowl

Will Ragatz

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Dec 11, 2025

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

P.J. Fleck floated as potential candidate at Michigan, does it make sense?

Tony Liebert

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Dec 10, 2025

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

Ranking the impact of every transfer portal addition Minnesota made last offseason

Tony Liebert

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Dec 10, 2025

Oct 17, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Darius Taylor (1) runs the ball against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second half at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Biggest offseason questions P.J. Fleck and the Gophers must answer

Tony Liebert

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Dec 10, 2025

Purdue is a home favorite against Minnesota in Wednesday's college basketball action.

Minnesota vs. Purdue Prediction, Odds and Key Players to Watch for Wednesday, Dec. 10

Iain MacMillan

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Dec 10, 2025

Dec 28, 2021; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Mar'Keise Irving (4) against the West Virginia Mountaineers in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Why the Gophers' latest transfer portal entry feels like déjà vu

Tony Liebert

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Dec 9, 2025

Aug 28, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers players take the field before the game against the Buffalo Bulls at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Early names to watch as Gophers turn the page to the 2027 recruiting class

Tony Liebert

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Dec 9, 2025

Oct 11, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Fame Ijeboi (7) runs the ball as Purdue Boilermakers linebacker Alex Sanford (10) defends during the second half at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Gophers lose standout freshman running back to the transfer portal

Tony Liebert

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Dec 9, 2025

Sep 6, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back John Nestor (17) celebrates his teams win after the game against the Northwestern State Demons at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Handing out Gophers football regular-season superlatives

Tony Liebert

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Dec 9, 2025

Sep 13, 2025; Berkeley, California, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck prepares for a game against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

P.J. Fleck details Gophers' decision to fire defensive line coach

Tony Liebert

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Dec 8, 2025

Nov 22, 2025; Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA; New Mexico Lobos players celebrate after the game against the Air Force Falcons at Falcon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Gophers open as favorites over New Mexico in Rate Bowl matchup

Tony Liebert

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Dec 8, 2025

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

Did the Gophers get snubbed again with their bowl game selection?

Tony Liebert

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Dec 7, 2025

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

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