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

The Gophers offered three players from California in the 2027 high school recruiting class on Wednesday.

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

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The Gophers offered three players from California in the 2027 high school recruiting class on Wednesday.

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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

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The Gophers have used the transfer portal to their advantage when it comes to building their defense over the last five years.

Nov 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Kerry Brown (14) celebrates during the first half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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It's never too early to look at some bowl game projections.

Nov 29, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Max Brosmer (16) during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

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P.J. Fleck and his coaching staff have used all avenues to build their roster in the transfer portal era.

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

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The Gophers have a familiar outlook heading into the 2026-27 college football season.

Nov 22, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck directs his team against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

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One of the top high school football players from Minnesota revealed his top three college choices on Saturday.

Dec 13, 2025; Inglewood, CA, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Demond Williams Jr. (2) sets to pass in the first half of the LA Bowl against the Boise State Broncos at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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The Gophers will face a talented crop of signal callers in the 2026 regular season.

Lennox wide receiver Drake Mikkelsen (2) runs with the ball on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, at Lennox High School in Lennox, South Dakota.

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The Gophers have gotten off to a great start in the 2027 high school recruiting cycle with 11 verbal commitments.

Wyatt Liebentritt on an unofficial visit to Minnesota.

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Minnesota added another intriguing prospect to its 2027 recruiting class on Friday.

Minnesota Gophers QB Drake Lindsey's booking photo.

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Minnesota Gophers quarterback Drake Lindsey was arrested for allegedly having alcohol as a minor and carrying a fake ID, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office in Arkansas.

Sep 6, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Grant Washington (21) runs the ball against the Northwestern State Demons during the third quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Minnesota has plenty of options at running back heading into the fall.

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

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Minnesota's QB1 is already a hot name in the 2027 draft cycle.

Brodie Metzger on an unofficial visit to Minnesota.

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Minnesota is having another busy week on the high school recruiting trail.

Dec 26, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers linebacker Nate Cleveland (53) against the New Mexico Lobos during the Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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There were three Gophers who worked their way up the defensive depth chart this spring.

Dec 26, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back John Nestor (17) celebrates an interception with teammate Kerry Brown (14) against the New Mexico Lobos during the Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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A handful of players out might've caused some movement to Minnesota's defensive depth chart this spring.

Basha tackle Dajohn Yarborough (75) waits on the sidelines to play Brophy Prep during a game at Central High School in Phoenix on Aug. 28, 2025.

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Two prospects from Basha High School in Arizona have made significant decisions about their recruitments.

Dec 26, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Xavier Ford (31) against the New Mexico Lobos during the Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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There were plenty of Minnesota players who used this spring as an opportunity to boost their stock heading into the 2026 season.

Dec 26, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Jalen Smith (8) against the New Mexico Lobos during the Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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We're beginning to get a clearer look at what Minnesota's depth chart could look like for the 2026 season.

Dec 26, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive lineman Anthony Smith (0) against the New Mexico Lobos during the Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Next year's NFL Draft has the chance to be a little busier for the University of Minnesota's football program.

Nov 29, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis (16) drops back to pass during the first half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Kaliakmanis was selected in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday.

Nov 1, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive lineman Deven Eastern (91) celebrates against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Eastern officially heard his name called on Day 3 of the NFL Draft on Saturday.

Dec 26, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers mascot Goldy Gopher during the Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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It was a quick day of spring football at Huntington Bank Stadium.

Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; The 2026 NFL Draft Theater stage at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Saturday afternoon will be busy for some Minnesota NFL hopefuls.

Huntington Bank Stadium before the Gophers' 2026 Spring Game today.

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Minnesota is hosting its first traditional outdoor Saturday spring game since 2017.

Aug 28, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers players take the field before the game against the Buffalo Bulls at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Minnesota is only a few days away from its first traditional Saturday spring game since 2017.