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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

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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

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

Aug 16, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Max Brosmer (12) passes against the New England Patriots in the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

Drake Lindsey on Brosmer's NFL success: 'It doesn't surprise me at all'

Tony Liebert

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Aug 22, 2025

Dec 26, 2024; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis (16) reacts against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second half of the Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

How are former Gophers transfers faring at their new schools?

Tony Liebert

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Aug 22, 2025

Sep 1, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck looks on prior to the game against the New Mexico State Aggies at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

What is P.J. Fleck's record in season openers with the Gophers?

Tony Liebert

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Aug 22, 2025

Aug 9, 2025; Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) runs a drill during the Hawkeyes Kids Day NCAA football open practice at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Cress for the Des Moines Register

Re-ranking the projected quarterbacks Minnesota will face in 2025

Tony Liebert

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Aug 21, 2025

Oct 5, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Koi Perich (3) celebrates his interception during the second half against the USC Trojans at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

7 questions Minnesota has to answer in season opener

Tony Liebert

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Aug 21, 2025

Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Kerry Brown (14) celebrates a stop against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Gophers' Kerry Brown dubbed top 'sleeper' heading into 2025 season

Tony Liebert

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Aug 21, 2025

Jeremiah Smith is the best player in college football and set to lead the Ohio State offense in his sophomore campaign.

Sports Illustrated’s 2025 College Football Preseason All-Americans

Pat Forde

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Aug 21, 2025

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) buckles his helmet during the first football practice of the season at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on July 31, 2025.

Minnesota will face first-time starting QBs in first two road games

Tony Liebert

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Aug 20, 2025

Danny Collins at Gophers practice earlier this summer

Inside: Gophers' Danny Collins' season spent sleeping in a janitor closet

Tony Liebert

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Aug 20, 2025

Jaxon Howard during last season's Duke's Mayo Bowl against Virginia Tech

Jaxon Howard has taken 'next step' before pivotal year two with Gophers

Tony Liebert

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Aug 20, 2025

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