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Jackson State plays Minnesota on 6-game road skid

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Jackson State Tigers at Minnesota Golden Gophers Minneapolis; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Jackson State travels to Minnesota looking to stop its six-game road skid. Jackson State ranks ninth in the SWAC scoring 21.0 points per game in the paint led by Shalance Montoya …

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2 weeks ago

Indiana plays Minnesota, aims for 4th straight victory

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Minnesota Golden Gophers at Indiana Hoosiers Bloomington, Indiana; Monday, 6:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hoosiers -10.5; over/under is 140.5 BOTTOM LINE: Indiana seeks to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory against Minnesota. Indiana averages 80.2 points, 18.2 more per game than the …

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Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns and the Minnesota Golden Gophers meet in Westwego, Louisiana

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Westwego, Louisiana; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota and Louisiana square off at John A. Alario Event Center in Westwego, Louisiana. Louisiana’s average of 4.8 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.2 more made shots …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Wichita State Shockers and the Minnesota Golden Gophers square off in Orlando, Florida

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Wichita State Shockers Orlando, Florida; Thursday, 12 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Shockers -1.5; over/under is 136.5 BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota and Wichita State square off at State Farm Field House in Orlando, Florida. Wichita State’s average of 5.4 made 3-pointers per …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

No. 4 Penn State stays on playoff track with narrow 26-25 win over Minnesota

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Penn State trailed 10-0 and didn’t score until Allar found an uncovered Omari Evans for a 45-yard touchdown pass with 10:48 left in the second quarter. “There’s a lot of tears in that locker room because of how hard they played, but Penn State found a …

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1 month ago

No. 4 Penn State tries to keep playoff picture out of focus in prep for tough trip to Minnesota

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! MINNEAPOLIS — With Penn State’s strong push for a spot in the College Football Playoff still a couple of wins from completion, the biggest roadblock to a bid for the Nittany Lions in this favorable final third of their schedule has appeared with a trip to …

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1 month ago

The Penn State-Minnesota trophy nobody knows about: Origins of the Governor’s Victory Bell

New York Times

One by one they dissected a video clip that brought them back to one of the most humorous moments of the 2013 Minnesota football season. Origins of the 'prettiest block of wood' Much like Penn State’s other trophy game — against Michigan State for the Land Grant Trophy — there’s not much animosity between these two teams or fan bases. …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Gophers needed 1 day after Mount St. Helens erupted to bring explosions of new life

NPR

Gophers needed 1 day after Mount St. Helens erupted to bring explosions of new life toggle caption Bob Parmenter The gophers were grumpy, but they understood the assignment. Scientists wanted to know what would happen if pocket gophers, known as "ecosystem engineers" for their outsize effects on habitats, were given a chance to work in fenced-off plots of land. Sponsor …

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1 month, 1 week ago

North Texas leads Minnesota most of the way, holds off Golden Gophers 54-51 to move to 3-0

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! MINNEAPOLIS — Rondel Walker scored 14 points and undefeated North Texas led for most of the way and held off Minnesota for a 54-51 victory on Wednesday night. Isaac Asuma blocked Brenen Lorient’s layup attempt on the ensuing possession, but Lu’Cye Patterson’s 3-point shot hit …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Minnesota QB Max Brosmer has proven this season the FCS transfer route can lead to success

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “If we had the opportunity to go practice inside, we would’ve done it for sure, but it teaches you a lot of things, I think,” said Brosmer, who transferred to Minnesota this year. “They are really good players and good people, and I think it’s something …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Minnesota Rallies to Defeat No. 24 Illinois in Thrilling Comeback Victory

Associated Press

Minnesota secures 4th consecutive win against Illinois, extending their winning streak to four games. Max Brosmer shines with 213 passing yards and a touchdown, while Elijah Spencer leads the receiving corps with nine catches for 58 yards. Illinois' offense struggles against Minnesota's stingy defense, with Altmyer's fumble recovery sealing the Illini's hopes of a home victory.

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Minnesota's Perfect October Puts Them in Top 25 Chase

Associated Press

Minnesota secures a crucial win against No. 24 Illinois, extending their winning streak to four games in the Big Ten. The Gophers' offense shines with Elijah Spencer's breakout performance, scoring six catches for 99 yards and two touchdowns. Minnesota's defense remains a force, holding Maryland scoreless with only five passing touchdowns. The matchup between these two Top 25 teams promises …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Illinois's Rebirth Against Red-Hot Minnesota: Can They Bounce Back?

Associated Press

Illinois looks to rebound against Minnesota after a 38-9 loss to Oregon. The Illini will be without star receiver Pat Bryant due to a concussion, but they are expected to be able to play Saturday against Minnesota. Minnesota has won three straight games since a controversial offside penalty that negated a late onside kick recovery and ended a 21-point fourth-quarter …

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2 months ago

Gophers Shine Despite Early Struggles, With Garcia Leading the Charge

Associated Press

Minnesota's Garcia leads the way as the Gophers integrate a wave of new players. Garcia, a preseason All-Big Ten team pick, had four points-rebounds double-doubles and 12 games with 20-plus points last season. The Gophers also welcome back Parker Fox, who made a remarkable comeback last year from consecutive ACL surgeries. The team opens the season on Nov. 6 against …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Minnesota’s second-half comeback sends UCLA to its fifth consecutive loss

LA Times

UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers is sacked by Minnesota’s Anthony Smith during the first half of the Bruins’ loss at the Rose Bowl on Saturday night. However, the Bruins couldn’t stop a seven-play, 61-yard drive by the Golden Gophers that ended with Darius Taylor scoring the go-ahead touchdown on a four-yard pass from quarterback Max Brosmer with 27 seconds left. It’s …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Lincoln Riley still thinks USC can be ‘a really good team’ despite loss to Minnesota

LA Times

An unseasonably warm breeze blew through Huntington Bank Stadium. But nothing about Saturday night’s 24-17 loss to Minnesota would leave USC feeling comfortable with its new place in its new conference. “We’ve got the makings of a really good team,” said Lincoln Riley, who has lost seven of his last 12 as the Trojans coach. “We gave up a couple …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Miller Moss and No. 11 USC’s prolific aerial attack face the FBS-leading pass defense in Minnesota

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! They’re the only team in the FBS that has allowed less than 100 passing yards per game, which is precisely the type of trait a group would want going into a matchup with Southern California on Saturday night. Moss is 11th in the FBS with an …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Big Ten revises way it aligns officials on onside kicks after controversial offside call on Gophers

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Effective immediately, the line judge and head line judge will be positioned on the kicking team’s restraining line — “thereby putting multiple officials in the best position to consistently make the correct judgment,” the Big Ten said in a statement Monday. On regular kickoffs, the back …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Michigan’s high-powered rushing game poses a challenge for Minnesota

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “It’s definitely interesting hearing ‘Hail to the Victors’ every single day of the week and throughout the whole practice,” Brosmer said, referring to the Minnesota coaching staff’s habit of playing opponent fight songs to motivate the players. “There’s a lot of friction in my ears, for …

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3 months ago

Iowa takes back Floyd in 31-14 trampling of Minnesota behind Kaleb Johnson’s 206 yards

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! MINNEAPOLIS — Kaleb Johnson rushed for a career-high 206 yards and three touchdowns, with two scores in a dominant third quarter that propelled Iowa past Minnesota for a 31-14 victory that gave the bronze pig trophy back to the Hawkeyes on Saturday night. Having bitterly watched …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Brosmer shines as Gophers dominate Rhode Island 48-0

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! MINNEAPOLIS — Max Brosmer passed for 271 yards and two touchdowns in just three quarters on Saturday as Minnesota routed FCS opponent Rhode Island 48-0. Brosmer, a graduate transfer who led the FCS in passing yards per game last year at New Hampshire, completed 24 of …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

North Carolina ekes out 19-17 win on Minnesota’s missed FG as time expires; Heels QB Johnson injured

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! MINNEAPOLIS — North Carolina’s primary goal for this work-in-progress season is figuring out how to avoid the late fade that spoiled the last two years with star quarterback Drake Maye. “There’s plenty of things that could’ve gone a different way.” Preseason All-American Omarion Hampton rushed 30 …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

North Carolina QB Max Johnson taken to hospital, after 3rd quarter leg injury at Minnesota

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! MINNEAPOLIS — North Carolina quarterback Max Johnson was taken to a hospital for further examination after an injury to his right leg in the season opener at Minnesota forced him out of the game in the third quarter of his debut with the Tar Heels on …

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4 months ago

Gophers QB Max Brosmer makes strong impression as quick study, natural leader in arrival from FCS

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! MINNEAPOLIS — Max Brosmer has given the Minnesota Gophers an abundance of confidence in their new starting quarterback, a studious and dedicated player whose mind and passion for chess has helped fuel his mastery of the offense and a natural leader who hosted a dozen teammates …

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Jackson State plays Minnesota on 6-game road skid

Indiana plays Minnesota, aims for 4th straight victory

Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns and the Minnesota Golden Gophers meet in Westwego, Louisiana

Wichita State Shockers and the Minnesota Golden Gophers square off in Orlando, Florida

No. 4 Penn State stays on playoff track with narrow 26-25 win over Minnesota

No. 4 Penn State tries to keep playoff picture out of focus in prep for tough trip to Minnesota

The Penn State-Minnesota trophy nobody knows about: Origins of the Governor’s Victory Bell

Gophers needed 1 day after Mount St. Helens erupted to bring explosions of new life

North Texas leads Minnesota most of the way, holds off Golden Gophers 54-51 to move to 3-0

Minnesota QB Max Brosmer has proven this season the FCS transfer route can lead to success

Minnesota Rallies to Defeat No. 24 Illinois in Thrilling Comeback Victory

Minnesota's Perfect October Puts Them in Top 25 Chase

Illinois's Rebirth Against Red-Hot Minnesota: Can They Bounce Back?

Gophers Shine Despite Early Struggles, With Garcia Leading the Charge

Minnesota’s second-half comeback sends UCLA to its fifth consecutive loss

Lincoln Riley still thinks USC can be ‘a really good team’ despite loss to Minnesota

Miller Moss and No. 11 USC’s prolific aerial attack face the FBS-leading pass defense in Minnesota

Big Ten revises way it aligns officials on onside kicks after controversial offside call on Gophers

Michigan’s high-powered rushing game poses a challenge for Minnesota

Iowa takes back Floyd in 31-14 trampling of Minnesota behind Kaleb Johnson’s 206 yards

Brosmer shines as Gophers dominate Rhode Island 48-0

North Carolina ekes out 19-17 win on Minnesota’s missed FG as time expires; Heels QB Johnson injured

North Carolina QB Max Johnson taken to hospital, after 3rd quarter leg injury at Minnesota

Gophers QB Max Brosmer makes strong impression as quick study, natural leader in arrival from FCS