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Oct 25, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans defensive back Aydan West (2) warms up prior at a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Mullin-Imagn Images

Minnesota has its eyes on two Big Ten transfers in the secondary.

Oct 25, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans defensive back Aydan West (2) warms up prior at a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Mullin-Imagn Images

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Minnesota has its eyes on two Big Ten transfers in the secondary.

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Dec 28, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Michael Merdinger (17) throws a pass against the Connecticut Huskies during the first half at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

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The Gophers have brought in a transfer to back up Drake Lindsey.

Dec 26, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Darius Taylor (1) against the New Mexico Lobos during the Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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From transfer portal activity to major opportunities in hoops and hockey, Minnesota has plenty to look forward to this month.

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Identifying talent was never Ben Johnson's biggest weakness as Minnesota's head coach.

Dec 26, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck 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 is expected to be involved with recruiting multiple transfers again this offseason.

Nov 15, 2025; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Boston College Eagles wide receiver Reed Harris (4) breaks a tackle from a Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defender and scores a touchdown during the second half at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

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Another intriguing wide receiver has revealed they will enter the transfer portal.

Wauwatosa West guard Jalen Brown (24) puts up a shot over Wauwatosa East guard/forward Tommie Muskgrow (4) in a game Friday, December 12, 2025, at Wauwatosa East High School in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. West won 74-63.

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Minnesota offered a scholarship to one of the top 2027 Midwest high school recruits on Sunday.

Wisconsin linebacker Christian Alliegro (0) celebrates after sacking Miami (Ohio) quarterback Dequan Finn (1) during the third quarter of their game Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.

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Could the Gophers be in the mix to land Wisconsin's third-leading tackler?

Iowa State Cyclones' running back Carson Hansen (26) runs with the ball for a first down against Kansas during the first quarter in the senior day on Nov. 22, 2025, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa

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One of the top high school football players to recently come out of Minnesota is looking for a new home.

Sep 2, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Buffalo Bulls wide receiver Nik McMillan (17) during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

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The Gophers have an opportunity to make a big splash this winter.

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 might not be done adding to its 2026 recruiting class.

Aug 23, 2025; Dublin, IRELAND; Kansas State player Joe Jackson is tackled by Khijohnn Cummings-Coleman of Iowa State during the Aer Lingus Classic between Iowa State and Kansas State at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Laszlo Geczo/INPHO via Imagn Images

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A former Coon Rapids High School standout has entered the transfer portal.

Oct 11, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck reacts during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Fleck pulled back the curtain a little bit at his press conference on Wednesday.

Oct 4, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats wide receiver Jayce Brown (1) reacts after making a catch without his helmet against the Baylor Bears during the second half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

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A transfer portal wide receiver should be near the top of the Gophers' holiday wishlist.

Dec 30, 2023; Tucson, AZ, USA; Toledo Rockets linebacker Malachi Davis (93) against the Wyoming Cowboys in the Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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Upgrading the defensive line should be among the Gophers' biggest needs this offseason.

Sep 21, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Elijah Spencer (11) celebrates his touchdown against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the first half at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Minnesota needs to have more success with its transfer portal receiver choice this offseason.

Nov 8, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Jordan Dwyer (7) catches a pass for a touchdown over Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Quentin Taylor (24) during the second half at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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Minnesota will need more consistency from the cornerback position in 2026.

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 is one of 31 schools that have reached out to Kanye Thompson.

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One of Minnesota's most talented receivers is likely heading back to the portal.

Sep 27, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; San Jose State Spartans wide receiver Danny Scudero (10) catches the ball for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images

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There are plenty of talented wide receivers who've already announced their intetions to enter the transfer portal.

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A former East Ridge High School star committed to Minnesota on Saturday.

Aug 30, 2025; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; North Dakota Fighting Hawks running back Sawyer Seidl (9) scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Kansas State Wildcats at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images

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There are already plenty of interesting targets for Minnesota in the transfer portal.

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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Minnesota offered a scholarship to Omaha, Nebraska, DB Bryson Williams earlier this week.

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 will now look for an encore after building one of the best recruiting classes in program history.

Oct 11, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Fame Ijeboi (7) runs the ball as Purdue Boilermakers linebacker Alex Sanford (10) defends during the second half at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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