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P.J. Fleck said Daniel Jackson has to go down as one of the greatest receivers in Gopher history.

Gophers seize win over UCLA in second-half surge

by Andrew Cornelius
Published October 13, 2024

The Gophers struggled to move the ball in the first half but bounced back in the second half to defeat UCLA 21-17 on Saturday. As the clock drew to a close in the fourth quarter, Gophers quarterback...

Gophers fans celebrated their team's upset win against No. 11 USC on Oct. 5 after they rushed the field.

Gophers football executes gold rush against Southern California

by Andrew Cornelius
Published October 6, 2024

At first, Gophers' quarterback Max Brosmer was short of the goal line. Then the call was overturned. Brosmer took the snap and lunged into center Greg Johnson, but USC’s defense stopped the initial...

Minnesota allowed 21 unanswered points to begin the game in their loss to Michigan.

Gophers football leaves themselves with uphill battles

by Andrew Cornelius
Published October 4, 2024

Gophers football has yet to click early in games leading to early deficits and uphill battles that led to losses in Big Ten play. Minnesota has not scored a touchdown in the first quarter in any of...

The Gophers recovered an onside kick but were flagged for offsides.

Offsides call leads to Big Ten officiating change

by Emmett Laurent
Published October 1, 2024

The Big Ten announced Monday that they would implement a modified officiating mechanic that would position two line judges on the kicking teams' restraining line, giving them a clear view of onside kicks.  The...

The Gophers scored 21 points in the fourth quarter.

Gophers second-half madness falls short of retaining Little Brown Jug

by Andrew Cornelius
Published September 29, 2024

Gophers football gave themselves too much of a mountain to climb in the second half as Michigan staved off their furious comeback and won 27-24. Minnesota trailed 21-0 in the first half, but in the...

Gophers fans lined up outside Sally’s Saloon in Minneapolis on Saturday, Sept. 21.

What to expect on Gophers football game day

by Grace Praxmarer
Published September 23, 2024

Gophers fans flooded into Huntington Bank Stadium, most donning maroon attire in preparation for Minnesota’s annual battle for the Floyd of Rosedale trophy Sept. 21.  Saturday’s game was extra...

Iowa outscored Minnesota 24-0 in the second half.

Gophers crumbled in the second half as Hawkeyes ran rampant

by Andrew Cornelius
Published September 22, 2024

Iowa Hawkeye Kaleb Johnson ran away with the Floyd of Rosedale as Iowa rushed to a 31-14 win at Huntington Bank Stadium over the Gophers. The Hawkeyes lead tailback ran for over 206 yards and three...

The secondary will play a role for the Gophers coming off a three-interception day against Nevada putting them second in the nation in interceptions.

Defense will determine who wins Floyd of Rosedale

by Andrew Cornelius
Published September 19, 2024

For the last year, Gophers fans stood behind referee Tim O’Dey’s ruling that Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean gave an invalid fair catch signal. The call sent the Floyd of Rosedale trophy back...

Saturday’s win marked the first time since 1962, the Gophers shut out two consecutive opponents.

Darius Taylor dominates in Gophers win over Nevada

by Andrew Cornelius
Published September 14, 2024

The Darius Taylor game in Minneapolis saw the Gophers running back score three touchdowns in a 27-0 win over Nevada. Taylor’s final touchdown in the third quarter shocked Gophers fans in the stadium....

Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck said his team played a complete game in all three phases.

Gophers wide receivers share the wealth in 2024

by Andrew Cornelius
Published September 12, 2024

Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck said spreading the ball is the key to success. Minnesota’s quarterback Max Brosmer found that key at Saturday’s game against Rhode Island when he completed 80% of his...

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