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Oct 11, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Drake Lindsey (5) warms up before the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Is the Drake Lindsey 1st-Round Buzz Already Getting Out of Control?

Tony Liebert

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May 27, 2026

Newark's Roy Price Jr. pressures Mount Vernon's Mason Richards during the Wildcats' 24-7 home loss at White Field on Aug. 29, 2025.

Which Official Visitors Matter Most for the Gophers This Weekend?

Tony Liebert

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May 27, 2026

Oviedo Jordan Donahoo (1) tries to catch the pass under pressure from Oviedo Bruce Slivinski (5) during the 2025 FHSAA Football 6A quarter final at Citizens Field in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, November 13, 2025. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]

Who’s the Next WR Commit? Biggest Gophers Storylines for Official Visit Season

Tony Liebert

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May 27, 2026

Tate Wallace (0) holds the football in the endzone after scoring a touchdown against Wilton during an IHSAA football quarterfinal Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 in Iowa City, Iowa.

Summer Splash 1.0: Previewing Minnesota's Massive Official Visit Weekend

Tony Liebert

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May 27, 2026

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Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti planted the league’s flag on several issues in college sports last week ahead of the SEC spring meetings this week.

Where the Big Ten Stands on College Sports’ Major Issues

Bryan Fischer

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May 26, 2026

Dec 26, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back John Nestor (17) against the New Mexico Lobos during the Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Tracking Every Gophers Football Player Named to a 2026 Preseason Watchlist

Tony Liebert

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May 23, 2026

Ifeanyi Emedobi with Gophers rush ends coach Steve Stanard on an unofficial visit.

Gophers Gain Momentum With 4-Star Pass Rusher Before Official Visit

Tony Liebert

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May 23, 2026

Dec 26, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck with the trophy after defeating the New Mexico Lobos in overtime of the Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Big Ten’s Proposed 24-Team Playoff Would Help the Gophers, Hurt College Football

Tony Liebert

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May 21, 2026

Sep 6, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck looks on before the game against the Northwestern State Demons at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Gophers Offer Michigan's Grayson Thurston in Search for 2028 Quarterback Commit

Tony Liebert

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May 21, 2026

Monroe wide receiver Brien Walker goes up over Rochester Prep’s Johnathen Watkins to pull in the extra point conversion in the first quarter during their Section V football season opener at James Monroe High School Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. The two point conversion play made the score 32-0.

Gophers Add Pair of Fascinating Official Visits as Summer Splash Event Nears

Tony Liebert

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May 20, 2026

Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti (left) finally made the clearest argument yet for a 24-team College Football Playoff, pushing the ball into SEC commissioner Greg Sankey’s court.

Big Ten and Tony Petitti Turn Up Pressure on SEC in 24-Team CFP Debate

Bryan Fischer

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May 20, 2026

Dec 26, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck against the New Mexico Lobos during the Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analyzing Anonymous Big Ten Coaches' Comments About P.J. Fleck's Gophers

Tony Liebert

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May 20, 2026

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.

Reputable Analyst Has 2 Gophers in the Top 15 of the Loaded 2027 NFL Draft

Jonathan Harrison

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May 19, 2026

Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti and other conference leaders are smiling and flexing their power at their annual spring meetings this week.

Big Ten’s New Swagger Is Reshaping the Future of College Sports

Bryan Fischer

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May 18, 2026

Gophers' Director of Recruiting John Schaekel with Isaiah Asuma.

Another Asuma is Emerging on Minnesota's Recruiting Radar

Tony Liebert

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May 19, 2026

Minnesota Goloden Gophers Maverick Baranowski speaks to members of the press during a Rate Bowl media day at JW Marriott Camelback Inn in Scottsdale on Dec. 24, 2025.

Ranking Minnesota's Defensive Position Groups From Strongest to Weakest

Tony Liebert

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May 17, 2026

Stevenson offensive lineman Braden Chaffin attends the Ohio State football game against Penn State at Ohio Stadium on Nov. 1, 2025.

Gophers Aiming to Flip Miami (OH) Offensive Line Commit

Tony Liebert

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May 17, 2026

Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Neb.

Explaining the Big Ten’s New Baseball Tournament Format

Kaleb Henry

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May 16, 2026

Taylor Daniels and his family with Gophers CBs coach Nick Monroe.

Gophers Keep Recruiting Momentum Rolling With New Jersey DB Commit

Tony Liebert

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May 16, 2026

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