Jonathan Harrison for Bring Me The Sports

Jonathan Harrison for Bring Me The Sports

Joined: Nov 15, 2023

Jonathan Harrison is a Minnesota-based sports writer and radio host who contributes to Bring Me The News and Sports Illustrated's On SI network. Primarily serving as video host and editor for Bring Me The News, Jonathan also covers the Vikings, Twins, Timberwolves and Gophers. He can also be heard on 1500 ESPN in the Twin Cities during the MLS season, where he serves as host and analyst for Minnesota United radio broadcasts.

Feb 19, 2026; Milan, Italy; Tessa Janecke (22) of the United States and Taylor Heise (27) of the United States celebrate winning the gold medal following overtime of the women's ice hockey gold medal game against Canada during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.

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

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Jan 17, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Niko Medved reacts during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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Jan 17, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber (7) waits for a face-off during the second period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Jan 24, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Pryce Sandfort (21) drives towards the basket as Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Cade Tyson (10) defends during the second half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Cade Tyson left Saturday's game with 10 minutes left in the second half and never returned after landing awkwardly and twisting his ankle.

El Dorado’s Ryan Estrada carries the ball against Richland’s Gage Goodwin pushes Estrada out of bounds in a 5A D1 playoff game, Nov. 21, 2025, at the Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock.

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P.J. Fleck's historic 2026 class is represented by four signees in Rivals' final top-300 rankings. The updated rankings, released on Tuesday, see edge rusher Aaden Aytch atop Minnesota's 2026 class as the No. 33-ranked player in the entire country.

Sep 7, 2019; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions offensive line coach Matt Limegrover looks on during a warm up practice prior to the game against the Buffalo Bulls at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Buffalo 45-13. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

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Matt Limegrover returns to Minnesota, having previously served as the program's offensive coordinator from 2011-2015.

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

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Kevin Kane joined the program in 2025, following two seasons as Purdue's defensive coordinator

Cristian Driver catching a pass against Michigan

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There was a lot of fanfare around the arrival of Cristian Driver in the spring of 2024, mainly due to his famous dad, former Packers receiver Donald Driver.

Gophers open practice on August 2.

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Dennis Dottin-Carter was finishing his first season as the team's defensive line coach after spending the previous two seasons as a defensive analyst.

Nov 1, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive lineman Anthony Smith (0) celebrates during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Anthony Smith was named to the all-conference first team for the first time in his career.

Mychal Thompson

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Gophers legend Mychal Thompson and NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar were both first overall picks coming out of college. They both played for the Lakers, and were teammates in Los Angeles from 1987 to 1991, winning a pair of NBA titles in that time.

Nov 22, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck walks off the field after the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

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Northwestern racked up 525 yards of offense in Saturday's 38-35 win over Minnesota.

Sep 6, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Le'Meke Brockington (0) runs the ball for a touchdown against the Northwestern State Demons during the first quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Le'Meke Brockington has caught touchdown passes in three of the past four weeks.

Fans inside 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Minnesota won their first shootout since 2020. For their last home shootout win, you have to go back even further.

May 11, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies (23) against the Florida Panthers during the second period in game four of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Knies starred for the Gophers from 2021 to 2023, helping Minnesota make the Frozen Four in back-to-back seasons.