Joe Nelson

Joined: Nov 15, 2023

Joe Nelson has more than 20 years of experience in Minnesota sports journalism. Nelson began his career in sports radio, working at smaller stations in Marshall and St. Cloud before moving to the highly-rated KFAN-FM 100.3 in the Twin Cities. While there, he produced the popular mid-morning show hosted by Minnesota Vikings play-by-play announcer Paul Allen. His time in radio laid the groundwork for his transition to sports writing in 2011. He covers the Vikings, Timberwolves, Gophers and Twins for On SI.

The Gophers celebrate after a goal in a 6-3 win at Ohio State.

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Brady Palmer, a quarterback from San Diego, Cali., committed to the Gophers on Saturday night.

Oct 23, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Max Brosmer (12) warms up prior to the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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One year ago, Max Brosmer was leading the Gophers to an upset win over No. 11 USC and nearly leading Minnesota over then-No. 4-ranked Penn State. Now he's preparing for what could be his first NFL start when the Vikings visit the Seahawks on Sunday.

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The college football merry-go-round has hit the Golden Gophers with running back recruit Jett Walker flipping his commitment to Texas over the weekend.

Nov 18, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Cade Tyson (10) works around Chicago State Cougars guard Marcus Tankersley (4) during the first half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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"In the long run, hopefully these things will help us being in close games," Medved said on B1G Today. "You gotta go through a lot of those ups and downs with your team to try to figure it out."

Alexandria Senior High defender Kerrick Gaines (8) wraps up West Monroe’s Trez Davis (4) in a district game held Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 at Butch Stoker Memorial Stadium in Alexandria. Simon Kartez (1) comes in to assist. ASH won 45-35 and is 6-0 on the season.

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The Gopher are trying to flip a four-star wide receiver recruit who is verbally committed to Tulane.

Kansas takes on Minnesota at Allen Fieldhouse on Nov. 19, 2025.

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Minnesota women's basketball suffered its first loss of the season Wednesday night, falling 63-57 at Allen Fieldhouse to the Kansas Jayhawks.

Moorhead Spuds wide receiver David Mack with Ohio State offensive coordinator Brian Hartline.

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It's unclear how much interest the Buckeyes have in Mack, as it doesn't appear that he's been offered a scholarship by Ohio State. However, the Gophers were the first FBS team to extend an offer to the junior wide receiver.

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

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Oregon is a 25-point favorite against Minnesota Friday night, but the Gophers might have a slightly better shot at shocking the world if star running back Darius Taylor is able to play.

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

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P.J. Fleck's name doesn't appear to be at the top of the list, but it does appear to be a list of candidates Arkansas is reviewing amid its search for a new football coach.

Cedric Tomes with Gophers head coach Niko Medved.

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It's the official start of the period for high school athletes to formally commit to their college with signed scholarship agreements, and two Gophers commits in the men's basketball team's 2026 recruiting class put pen to paper on Wednesday.

Mar 20, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Mark Mitchell (25) dunks in the second half of a first round men’s NCAA Tournament game Drake Bulldogs at Intrust Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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We wrote earlier this week that Gophers fans will need access to SEC Network+ to watch Wednesday night's men's basketball game between Minnesota and Missouri, but there remains a lot of confusion about accessing the service. So, we're here to help.

Nov 8, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Cade Tyson (10) and guard Isaac Asuma (1) celebrate during the first half against the Alcorn State Braves at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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If Niko Medved's Gophers want to turn some heads around the country, they'll need to start by winning on the road against Missouri on Wednesday night.

Joe Nelson

Joined: Nov 15, 2023

Gophers stay hot at Ohio State as mega-gauntlet looms after holiday break

Former 4-star quarterback is leaving the Gophers in the transfer portal

Can the severely shorthanded and undersized Gophers pull another upset?

Gophers' ugly start reflected in initial NET rankings

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QB with offers from Ohio State and other top programs commits to Gophers

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Max Brosmer may be on the verge of making Gophers history with the Vikings

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Weeks after flipping to Minnesota, running back recruit flips again to Texas

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Gophers trying to 'figure it out' — and they don't have time to waste

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Gophers pushing to flip four-star wide receiver from Louisiana

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Gophers fall to Kansas on the road in battle of undefeateds

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Ohio State sniffing around top-ranked Minnesota wide receiver recruit

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Darius Taylor's Instagram post fuels speculation about his playing status

Insider links P.J. Fleck and 6 others to Arkansas coaching job

Two in-state Gophers recruits officially sign scholarship offers

Exactly what you need to watch Gophers–Missouri Wednesday night

Minnesota’s first measuring-stick game arrives Wednesday at Missouri