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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

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

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.

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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.

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

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. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Perich will play in the Big Ten next season, but he will not be wearing maroon and gold.

Dec 26, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Drake Lindsey (5) against the New Mexico Lobos during the Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Lindsey has a chance to be a breakout star in college football next season.

Dec 26, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Gophers defensive lineman Anthony Smith celebrates with the trophy after defeating the New Mexico Lobos in overtime of the Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Minnesota made significant improvements to its defensive line this offseason.

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.

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

Aug 28, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck walks onto the field before the game against the Buffalo Bulls at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Minnesota continues to load up on defensive linemen through this year's transfer portal.

Dec 26, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Jalen Smith (8) celebrates with the offensive MVP trophy after defeating 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 revamped their wide receiver room this offseason through the transfer portal.

Aug 30, 2024; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Elon Phoenix running back TJ Thomas Jr. (20) runs with the ball against the Duke Blue Devils during the first half at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

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The Gophers added a unique running back transfer through the portal on Saturday night.

Oct 4, 2025; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies quarterback Joe Fagnano (2) throws a pass against the FIU Panthers in the third quarter at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

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Minnesota filled a position of need with its second transfer portal addition on Saturday.

Purdue wide receiver Zion Steptoe (83) during a practice, Monday, Feb. 28, 2022 at Mollenkopf Athletic Center in West Lafayette.

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The Gophers continue to round out their wide receiver room with another transfer portal addition.

Cincinnati Bearcats wide receiver Noah Jennings (8) is tackled by Bowling Green Falcons cornerback MJ Cannon in the fourth quarter of the NCAA football game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and Bowling Green Falcons at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Sept. 6, 2025.

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Minnesota has found its second veteran transfer receiver this offseason.

Bowling Green Falcons cornerback JoJo Johnson (10) tackles Cincinnati Bearcats wide receiver Noah Jennings (8) in the fourth quarter of the NCAA football game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and Bowling Green Falcons at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Sept. 6, 2025.

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Minnesota hosted a handful of transfer portal recruits on campus on Friday.

Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck 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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The Gophers have been busy, but there are still plenty more needs to be addressed.

Sep 6, 2025; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (18) scrambles out the pocket against Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defensive lineman Jayden Madkins (90) during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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Minnesota is targeting a handful of different players to improve its defensive line.

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.

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

Oklahoma Sooners tight end Kaden Helms (18) runs after a catch in the first half of the Red River Rivalry college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorn at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Kaden Helms figures to have a significant role in Minnesota's revamped TE room in 2026.

Sep 6, 2025; Berkeley, California, USA; California Golden Bears linebacker TJ Bush Jr. (3) during the third quarter against the Texas Southern Tigers at California Memorial Stadium.

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TJ Bush Jr. joins Anthony Smith, Karter Menz and others in what looks like a heck of a defensive line.

Mekhai Smith during his sophomore season at Lehigh.

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The Gophers have added a productive Lehigh transfer to their secondary.

Michigan place kicker Beckham Sunderland (92) kicks off against Central Michigan during the first half against at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.

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Minnesota added a unique specialist to its roster on Tuesday afternoon.

Sep 27, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; San Jose State Spartans wide receiver Kyri Shoels (4) catches the ball before the start of the first quarter against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images

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The Gophers have landed one wide receiver in the portal, but will they go after another?

Nov 1, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Javon Tracy (11) attempts to catch a pass as Michigan State Spartans defensive back Aydan West (2) defends during the first half at Huntington Bank Stadium.

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Aydan West figures to step into Za'Quan Bryan's starting spot for Minnesota at corner.

Parker Knutson on his Gophers' official visit.

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The Gophers have added a veteran to their safety room through the transfer portal.

Auburn Tigers wide receiver Perry Thompson (3) spins off a defender as Auburn Tigers take on Georgia Bulldogs at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. Georgia Bulldogs defeated Auburn Tigers 20-10.

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Minnesota has added a playmaker at the wide receiver position.