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Football

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...

Minnesota’s secondary had three interceptions and held the Rams quarterbacks to a 43% completion percentage.

Gophers offense steamrolls Rhode Island Rams

by Andrew Cornelius
Published September 7, 2024

A sunny day allowed the Gophers football team to pick up their first win of the season as they crushed Rhode Island 48-0 at Huntington Bank Stadium on Saturday.The Gophers defense pitched a shutout,...

Minnesota’s home opener was delayed due to inclement weather, but the skies cleared before kickoff.

Gophers football lose season opener on missed kick

by Andrew Cornelius
Published August 30, 2024

Max Brosmer had to wait an extra hour to make his Gophers debut. Heavy rain and severe thunderstorms swept through Minneapolis and caused a delay in the Gophers home opener against the North Carolina Tar...

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