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Niko Medved at his Gophers introductory press conference.

Gophers' Niko Medved adds two assistant coaches to his inaugural staff

Medved is up to five assistants on his staff as he enters his first year as Minnesota's head coach.

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Report: Gophers wide receiver Tyler Williams enters transfer portal

Tracking Gophers landing spots on NFL draft Day 3: Joyner, Brosmer, more

Gophers cornerback Justin Walley selected by Colts in third round of NFL draft

Gophers' Aireontae Ersery taken by Texans in second round of 2025 NFL draft

Gophers land commitment from Old Dominion transfer quarterback Emmett Morehead

Three-star LB commits to Big Ten foe over Gophers

Gophers reportedly linked to 7-foot-2 Coastal Carolina transfer

Top 5 landing spots for Gophers' Aireontae Ersery on Day 2 of the NFL draft

Ex-Gophers guard Braeden Carrington signs with rival Badgers in portal

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Brody Richter on his Gophers official visit

Report: Gophers sign UCLA's Brody Richter, second transfer portal punter this spring

Nov 13, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Big Ten Network analyst Seth Davis during a game between the Texas-Arlington Mavericks and the Southern California Trojans at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Seth Davis says Gophers basketball is the second-worst job in the Big Ten

Thumbnail for conversation with Seth Davis on Gophers basketball

Watch: Conversation with Seth Davis on Gophers basketball

Oct 26, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Darius Taylor (1) runs the ball against the Maryland Terrapins during the second half at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Minnesota's RB room is balanced with proven veterans and intriguing underclassmen

Football

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Tom Weston during a practice with Ouachita Baptist

Gophers reportedly add Australian punter from the transfer portal

Vanderbilt running back Johann Cardenas (34) runs during the Vanderbilt Football Black and Gold Spring Game at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, April 12, 2025.

Gophers land transfer portal commitment from SEC running back

Purdue Boilermakers defensive lineman Mo Omonode (92) lines up for a drill Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, during Purdue football practice at Bimel Outdoor Practice Complex in West Lafayette, Ind.

Is Minnesota's latest portal addition the missing piece to its 2025 defensive line?

Aden Reeder

Gophers recruiting against Big Ten rivals for three-star Ohio LB Aden Reeder

Brody Richter on his Gophers official visit

Gophers host Big Ten special teams transfer on official visit

St. Xavier Tigers safety Adam Buehner (8) attempts to tackle Ryle Raiders running back Jacob Savage (21) in the first quarter of a high school football game between the Ryle Raiders and St. Xavier Tigers, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at Clifford R. Borland, Sr. Stadium in Union, Ky.

Gophers recruiting buzz: Latest official visits, a commitment decision to monitor

Cade Conzemius at Gophers practice

Son of ex-Gophers star stepping away from football after three seasons

Minnesota quarterback Max Brosmer (QB01) speaks during a press conference during the 2025 NFL Combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephanie Amador Blondet-Imagn Images, Feb 28, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA;

Could the Gophers set a program record at this week's NFL Draft?

Basketball

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Jan 16, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Isaac Asuma (1) inbounds the ball as Michigan Wolverines guard Nimari Burnett (4) defends during the second half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Way-too-early 2025-26 Gophers men's basketball rotation prediction

Dec 22, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Central Arkansas Bears forward Nehemiah Turner (4) dunks against the Oklahoma Sooners during the first half at Lloyd Noble Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Gophers add intriguing freshman big man from the transfer portal

Jan 16, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Dawson Garcia (3) celebrates his game winning three-point basket against the Michigan Wolverines after the game at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

NCAA denies Dawson Garcia's request for one more year; legal action possible

Mar 9, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Dawson Garcia (3) looks up after making a three point basket during the first half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Report: Dawson Garcia, out of eligibility, enters the transfer portal

Tracey Bershers before the 2024-25 season with UAB.

UAB transfer signs with Gophers, will now be teammates with younger sister

Nolan Groves during his Texas Tech visit.

Minnesota prep star Nolan Groves commits to Texas Tech over Gophers

Wayzata guard Christian Wiggins celebrates the Class 4A state championship.

Top-ranked Minnesota high school recruit commits to Iowa State over Gophers

Mar 20, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; The mascot for the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second half of a first round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Intrust Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Gophers reportedly interested in 6-foot-10 transfer from Gonzaga

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Apr 21, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN;St. Louis Blues right wing Jimmy Snuggerud (21) warms up before a game against the Winnipeg Jets in game two of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images

Watch: Jimmy Snuggerud scores first NHL playoff goal, joins elite company

Apr 15, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues right wing Jimmy Snuggerud (21) reacts after scoring his first NHL goal against the Utah Hockey Club during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Watch: Gophers' Jimmy Snuggerud scores first career NHL goal

Former St. Cloud State coach Bob Motzko faces off with the Huskies for the first time as head coach of Minnesota Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis.

Gophers' Bob Motzko named head coach of 2026 U.S. National Junior Team

Minnesota forward Jimmy Snuggerud, front, skates with the puck against Omaha during the Ice Breaker Tournament on Oct. 12, 2024, in Las Vegas.

Gophers' Jimmy Snuggerud, Sam Rinzel named All-Americans

The Gophers women's hockey team's WCHA banners hang at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis in an undated courtesy photo from the 2022-23 season.

Ridder Arena hosting 2025 World Junior Summer Showcase

Apr 5, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues right wing Jimmy Snuggerud (21) controls the puck against the Colorado Avalanche during the second period at Enterprise Center.

Snuggerud, ex-Gophers hockey stars have hit the ground running in NHL

Minnesota forward Aaron Huglen shakes with the puck against Minnesota State forward Sam Morton (6) during the second period of the Frozen Four semifinals at the TD Garden in Boston on April 7, 2022.

Gophers' Aaron Huglen signs with AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

MSU goalie Luca Di Pasquo protects the net against Wisconsin, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2024, at Munn Ice Arena.

Gophers hockey lands goalie transfer Luca Di Pasquo from Michigan State

Recruiting

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Sep 21, 2024; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Purdue Boilermakers defensive lineman Mo Omonode (92) walks the field before the game against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

Purdue DL transfer Mo Omonode commits to Gophers

Jaden Ball

Report: Gophers offer Purdue tackle in the portal after winning starting job

Gophers baseball coach Ty McDevitt.

Gophers baseball eyeing first Big Ten tournament appearence since 2019

Notre Dame quarterback Steve Angeli during the Notre Dame Blue-Gold spring football game at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in South Bend.

Notre Dame reporter names Minnesota as potential landing spot for transfer portal QB

Sep 14, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Zach Pyron (5) runs the ball for a touchdown against the Virginia Military Institute Keydets in the second quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Ex-Gophers QB reportedly transfers to Sun Belt program one day after entering portal

Nov 29, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck looks on during the first quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Report: Gophers hosting highly touted SEC transfer DL on visit

Mar 14, 2025; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Memphis Tigers forward Dain Dainja (42) drives the basket ahead of Wichita State Shockers center Quincy Ballard (15) during the first half at Dickies Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Report: Former MN prep star Dain Dainja intends to enter transfer portal

Delaware State's Robert Smith gets two points against Maryland-Eastern Shore in the first half at Delaware State's Memorial Hall, Thursday, March 6, 2025.

Report: Gophers interested in second team All-MEAC transfer guard