Will Ragatz

Will Ragatz

Joined: Jul 15, 2024

Will Ragatz is a senior writer for Vikings On SI, who also covers the Twins, Timberwolves, Gophers, and other Minnesota teams. He is a credentialed Minnesota Vikings beat reporter, covering the team extensively at practices, games and throughout the NFL draft and free agency period. Ragatz attended Northwestern University, where he studied at the prestigious Medill School of Journalism. During his time as a student, he covered Northwestern Wildcats football and basketball for SB Nation’s Inside NU, eventually serving as co-editor-in-chief in his junior year. In the fall of 2018, Will interned in Sports Illustrated’s newsroom in New York City, where he wrote articles on Major League Baseball, college football, and college basketball for SI.com.

Nov 26, 2022; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; A Minnesota Golden Gophers helmet sits on the sidelines during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium.

Gophers Football

Feb 8, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Isaac Asuma (1) works around Maryland Terrapins guard George Turkson Jr. (11) during the first half at Williams Arena.

Gophers Basketball

Feb 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Dawn Plitzuweit on the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom.

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Jan 30, 2026; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins Jordan Chiles looks on as she warms up prior to the gymnastics meet against the Washington Huskies at Pauley Pavilion.

Gophers Gymnastics

Jan 27, 2026; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) reacts during overtime against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Jersey Mike's Arena.

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Tom Izzo said he isn't sure if he'll start Fears in the Spartans' next game after his antics at the Barn.

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Alabama, Florida State, and Washington are among the other programs in Yarborough's top 10.

Nov 4, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Justin Walley (5) celebrates a fumble recovery by defensive lineman Chris Collins (13) during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Huntington Bank Stadium.

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Jordan Walley is a 2027 athlete from Mississippi who also has a couple SEC offers.

Dec 22, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Kyan Evans (0) brings the ball up court against the East Carolina Pirates during the second half at Dean E. Smith Center.

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Evans, who began his career with Niko Medved at Colorado State, might make all kinds of sense as a Minnesota transfer target in April.

Oct 25, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Drake Lindsey (5) throws a pass against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the first quarter at Kinnick Stadium.

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These are the marquee games Minnesota fans will be looking forward to this year.

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.

Gophers Football

Get your calendar ready. Minnesota's football schedule for this fall is now out.

Jan 20, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Langston Reynolds (6) drives to the basket as Ohio State Buckeyes guard John Mobley Jr. (0) defends during the first half at Value City Arena.

Gophers Basketball

Langston Reynolds may have simply missed his game-winning layup attempt at the end of regulation, but it's hard to tell for sure.

Jan 9, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Langston Reynolds (6) and guard Kai Shinholster (9) celebrate during the second half at Williams Arena.

Gophers Basketball

A gauntlet of a stretch kicks off for Minnesota men's basketball on Saturday at Illinois.

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.

Gophers Football

With this year's portal window about to close, we took a look at Minnesota's most impactful acquisitions.

Oct 25, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Koi Perich (3) returns a kickoff during the first quarter against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium.

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Perich is headed to Oregon. He won't face his former team as a Duck, barring a postseason meeting.

Malachi Coleman

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Malachi Coleman is joining his third Big Ten school in four years. Will he break through with the Badgers?

Dec 26, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Koi Perich (3) against the New Mexico Lobos during the Rate Bowl at Chase Field.

Gophers Football

Perich is reportedly headed to Texas Tech and Oregon for his first visits.