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One of the top 2026 recruits in the country acknowledges offer from Gophers

Khary Adams is a name to watch in the 2026 recruiting class.

Khary Adams

Gophers Recruiting

One of the top 2026 recruits in the country acknowledges offer from Gophers

Khary Adams is a name to watch in the 2026 recruiting class.

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Shane Marshall looks like another star RB, but will he remain committed to the Gophers?

Minnesota will need to work hard to keep Marshall committed to the program.

Minnesota mascot Goldie Gopher does push-ups above with the support of the cheerleaders for each point the team scored against Montana State at the Metrodome in Minneapolis on Sept. 13, 2008.

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Gophers running back commit Shane Marshall continues dominant senior season

Marshall rushed for 230 yards and two touchdowns in Irvin County High School's victory Friday night.

Oct 5, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Koi Perich (3) celebrates his interception during the second half against the USC Trojans at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Koi Perich is 'living proof' that recruits who stay home can thrive at Minnesota

Perich has already established himself as a Minnesota fan-favorite.

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Gophers offer football scholarship to two-sport Hopkins star Jayden Moore

Moore now holds Minnesota offers for football and basketball.

Sep 6, 2024; Phoenix, Ariz., U.S.; Former Arizona Cardinal wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald cheers for his son after Brophy Prep's Devin Fitzgerald (1) scores a touchdown during a game against Regis Jesuit at Central HS football field. Mandatory Credit: Cheryl Evans-Arizona Republic

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Gophers offer Larry Fitzgerald's son a football scholarship

The Gophers have identified a WR target in the class of 2026.

Brophy Prep wide receiver Daylen Sharper (84) during a practice at Brophy College Prepatory in Phoenix on Sept. 4, 2024.

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Gophers hosting son of former NFL player Darren Sharper for gameday visit

Minnesota is hosting a big-time WR for tonight's game against USC.

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Gophers lose No. 1 MN high school recruit Tommy Ahneman to Notre Dame

Ahneman verbally committed to Notre Dame on Monday.

July 18, 2024; North Augusta, S.C., USA; UPlay's Tristan Beckford (0) moves down the court during the UPlay and PSA Cardinals game at the Nike Peach Jam at Riverview Park Activities Center. UPlay won 53-45. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale-USA TODAY Network

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4-star forward from Arizona prep school plans official visit with Gophers

A name to watch on the Gophers recruiting circuit is 2025 forward Tristan Beckford.

Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck looks on during the first half against Nevada at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sept. 14, 2024.

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Gophers defensive line commit reclassifies from 2026 to 2025 class

Kenedy Uzoma might be ending up in Dinkytown a year earlier than expected.

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Gophers 4-star QB recruit on campus for Iowa game after 4-TD performance

One of Minnesota's top 2025 recruits will get his first taste of the rivalry Saturday.

Apr 6, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Minnesota forward Rhett Pitlick (77) celebrates after scoring a goal against Boston University in the first period in the semifinals of the 2023 Frozen Four college ice hockey tournament at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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Former Gophers hockey star Rhett Pitlick transfers to Minnesota State Mankato

Pitlick will be playing college hockey at a different Minnesota school this season.

Feb 25, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Ben Johnson against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

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Gophers offer scholarship to four-star forward Tristan Beckford

Four-star forward Tristan Beckford has received an offered a scholarship by Ben Johnson's Gophers. The 6-foot-6 forward from Ontario, Canada, confirmed the news in a post on his personal X, formerly known as Twitter, on Friday.

Jan 12, 2024; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Ben Johnson in the first half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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Gophers lose 2025 recruiting target Keaton Wagler to Big Ten foe

One of Ben Johnson's top targets has verbally committed to Illinois.

Laguna Beach's Jackson Kollock (12) scrambles after La Quinta's Isaiah Alvarado (16) dives to trying to bring him down during the first quarter of their CIF-SS quarterfinal game in La Quinta, Calif., Friday, Nov. 11, 2022.

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Gophers QB commit Jackson Kollock bounces back with 4 TD performance

Kollock continues to impress this season for Laguna Beach High School.

Feb 23, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Gophers mascot Goldy Gopher reacts prior to the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Harrison Barden-Imagn Images

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Gophers offer scholarship to Cretin-Derham Hall sophomore Ty Schlagel

Minnesota is the latest to offer Schlagel a scholarship.

Dec 10, 2022; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; IMG Academy forward Amari Allen (2) against Arizona Compass Prep during the HoopHall West basketball tournament at Chaparral High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Gophers lose out on top recruiting target Amari Allen to Alabama

Minnesota will now shift its recruiting focus elsewhere.

Golden Gate Titans receiver Bradley Martino (2) catches a pass while being defended by Lely Trojans defensive back Edwoun Octa (3) during the fourth quarter of a district game at Golden Gate High School in Naples on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023.

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Gophers recruiting report: RB Shane Marshall, WR Bradley Martino shine

Minnesota's 2025 recruiting class continues to perform well under the Friday night lights.

Jan 27, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Ben Johnson gestures from the bench during the second half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Bryce Jordan Center. Minnesota defeated Penn State 83-74. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

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Philadelphia guard Kai Shinholster is first 2025 recruit to commit to Gophers

Ben Johnson and the Gophers are finally on the 2025 high school recruiting board after landing a verbal commitment from combo guard Kai Shinholster.

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Gophers' 4-star basketball target from Hopkins puts up big numbers in football debut

Minnesota might want to start recruiting Jayden Moore as a two-sport athlete.

Laguna Beach's Jackson Kollock (12) stiff arms La Quinta's Calvin Miller (14) as he scrambles during the fourth quarter of their CIF-SS quarterfinal game in La Quinta, Calif., Friday, Nov. 11, 2022.

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Recruiting report: QB commits continue to shine; another future star RB?

The future looks bright at the Gophers quarterback position.

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4-star wide receiver recruit picks Iowa over Minnesota

Terrence Smith is a 6-foot-3 wide receiver from West Aurora, Illinois.

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Report: Gophers schedule official visit with 2025 guard Keaton Wagler

Minnesota is firmly in the mix to land a commitment from Wagler.

Laguna Beach's Jackson Kollock (12) looks to pass during the second quarter of their CIF-SS quarterfinal game in La Quinta, Calif., Friday, Nov. 11, 2022.

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2025 Gophers QB commit lights it up with 6 touchdowns in season debut

Jackson Kollock could be a bit part of the future for P.J. Fleck and Minnesota.

Keaton Wagler

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Minnesota offers 6-foot-6 Kansas prep champion guard Keaton Wagler

The Gophers have identified another target in the class of 2025.