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A Gophers football player watches from the sidelines during a game on Sept. 16, 2017.

Gophers football 2023 recruiting class update

by Matthew Kennedy
Published July 4, 2022
Minnesota currently sits in the top 20 nationally in 247’s latest rankings (6th in the Big Ten)
TCF Bank Stadium as seen on Oct. 9, 2019.

UCLA and USC planning to leave PAC-12 for Big Ten

by Matthew Kennedy
Published June 30, 2022
Lincoln Riley and Chip Kelly might want to buy a warm winter jacket.
TCF Bank Stadium as seen on Oct. 9, 2019.

Gophers football 2022 schedule preview

by Matthew Kennedy, Sports Reporter
Published June 21, 2022
Minnesota faces three tough road tests at Michigan State, Penn State and Wisconsin.
Marion Barber played for the Gopher football team from 2001-04.

Fans remember the life of Gophers football legend Marion Barber III

by Theo Franz
Published June 19, 2022
After Barber died earlier this month, football fans across the country remembered his legendary career.
A Gophers football player watches from the sidelines during a game on Sept. 16, 2017.

Gophers Summer Roster Preview

by Matthew Kennedy, Sports Reporter
Published June 13, 2022
The Gophers return Rimington Award frontrunner John Michael Schmitz at center.
Coach P.J. Fleck embraces offensive lineman Daniel Faalele at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. The Gophers beat the Badgers 37-15 for the first time since 2003.

Three Gophers selected on final day of 2022 NFL Draft

by Matthew Kennedy, Sports Reporter
Published May 2, 2022
Daniel Faalele is the highest-drafted offensive lineman out of Minnesota since the New York Giants picked center Brian Williams 18th overall in 1989.
Head coach P.J. Fleck talks to the team on April 13, 2019 in the indoor football practice facility in Athlete's Village.

Maroon defeats Gold 19-16 in Spring Game

by Matthew Kennedy, Sports Reporter
Published May 1, 2022
The annual scrimmage ended with a sudden death “kick-off."
Hands up, defensive lineman Boye Mafe attempts to block Bowling Green quarterback Matt McDonald's pass during the Gophers football game against Bowling Green at Huntington Bank Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021.

Seattle Seahawks select Boye Mafe in the second round of NFL Draft

by Matthew Kennedy, Sports Reporter
Published April 29, 2022
Mafe led the Gophers in tackles for loss (10) and sacks (7) in 2021.
Mar'kiese 'Bucko' Irving carries the ball down the field in a game against Nebraska on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.

Gophers RB Bucky Irving enters NCAA transfer portal

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published April 8, 2022
Redshirt-freshman Minnesota running back Bucky Irving announced Friday, that he will be entering the transfer portal.
Linebacker Jack Gibbens levels a hit on a Bowling Green University player during the 2021 Homecoming Game on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021 at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.

Kieft, Mafe and Faalele stand out at Gophers Pro Day

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published March 18, 2022
Thirteen Gophers football players competed in a Pro Day event Wednesday, showcasing their talents to NFL scouts.

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