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Moorhead quarterback Jett Feeney with Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck and offensive coordinator Greg Harbaugh Jr.

Moorhead High School will be pivotal as Minnesota builds its 2027 class.

Moorhead quarterback Jett Feeney with Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck and offensive coordinator Greg Harbaugh Jr.

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Moorhead High School will be pivotal as Minnesota builds its 2027 class.

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Taye Reich on an unofficial gameday visit to Minnesota.

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Minnesota out-recruited some of the top programs in the Midwest for the state's top running back.

Howell's Bryce Kish (22) finds an opening in the line during a victory over Brighton Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.

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Minnesota has been busy on the high school recruiting trail in February.

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. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Minnesota continues to hit the 2027 recruiting class hard with new official visits scheduled seemingly every day.

Regina's tight end Tate Wallace (0) gets tackle by Grundy Center's wide receiver/defensive back Eli Wegmann (4) after making a catch for a first down during the second quarter in the 1A High School state semi-final on Nov. 14, 2025, at UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

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One of Minnesota's top targets in the 2027 cycle has officially scheduled an official visit.

Aug 29, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Justin Walley (5) intercepts a pass intended for North Carolina Tar Heels tight end Bryson Nesbit (18) during the first half at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Justin Walley's younger brother has scheduled an official visit to Minnesota for later this year.

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 host one of the most intriguing wide receivers from Texas on an official visit in late May.

Bryce Kish runs for Howell's third touchdown against Salem on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025.

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Minnesota's coaching staff has been busy on the high school recruiting trail.

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

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The Gophers have their first running back commit in the class of 2027.

Minnesota forward Grayson Grove pulls down a rebound as the Oregon Ducks host the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Feb. 17, 2026, at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon.

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There are plenty of moves already happening behind the scenes.

Gophers defensive coordinator (left) with Kason Clayborne (middle) and linebackers coach Mariano Sori-Marin (right).

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Minnesota has positioned itself well in the early recruitment of Kason Clayborne.

Gophers head coach Ty McDevitt.

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Minnesota has opened the season with back-to-back wins.

Niko Medved with East Ridge guard Cedric Tomes (left) and Wayzata forward Nolen Anderson (right).

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Minnesota is set to welcome three players with unique skillsets to its roster next season.

Gophers baseball player Sam Hunt.

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Year two of the Ty McDevitt era officially gets underway this weekend in Florida.

Vero Beach hosts Miami Palmetto in a Class 7A state semifinal on Dec. 5, 2025, on Billy Livings Field at the Citrus Bowl.

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Minnesota made the top seven finalists for Kaden Howard on Wednesday.

North Dakota State Bison football runs out to the field for their semi-final game against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, at Fargodome in Fargo, Nouth Dakota.

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There will be a new Midwest FBS team next season.

Boyuan Zhang on his visit to Minnesota.

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The Gophers appeared to have a big-time recruit on campus for a visit on Wednesday night.

Lafayette Jeff senior Aaden Aytch (9) leads the Bronchos out to the IHSAA 5A regional championship football game between the Lafayette Jeff Bronchos at the Concord Minutemen, Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at Rice Field in Elkhart, Ind. Concord won 47-45.

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Minnesota will be adding one of the best high school pass rushers in the country to its team in 2026.

Nov 8, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Auburn Tigers wide receiver Perry Thompson (3) makes a catch over the middle against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Perry Thompson has the potential to completely transform the Gophers' wide receiver room in 2026.

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

Winslow senior Quayd Hendryx (5) scores a touchdown during the Group 4 state football championship game against the Ramapo Raiders at SHI Stadium, Nov 30, 2025, Piscataway, New Jersey, United States.

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The Gophers' incoming recruiting class ranks 29th in the country.

Gophers offensive line coach Brian Callhan with Lakeville South offensive lineman Joseph Hamer.

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Joseph Hamer is a name to know for the Gophers in the upcoming 2027 recruiting class.

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.

Michigan State's Aydan West runs with the ball during football practice on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, in East Lansing.

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The Gophers revamped their secondary through the transfer portal this offseason.

El Dorado’s Ryan Estrada carries the ball against Richland’s Gage Goodwin pushes Estrada out of bounds in a 5A D1 playoff game, Nov. 21, 2025, at the Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock.

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P.J. Fleck's historic 2026 class is represented by four signees in Rivals' final top-300 rankings. The updated rankings, released on Tuesday, see edge rusher Aaden Aytch atop Minnesota's 2026 class as the No. 33-ranked player in the entire country.