The Canadian-born star pair of Sims and Hinds are headed north from Clearwater to play football at Minnesota.

Minnesota football hosted their annual media days on Wednesday where athletes spoke on the upcoming season and ways mentors helped throughout their careers.

The defensive back is gearing up for his rookie season in the NFL after being selected by the New Orleans Saints in the fifth round.

The Minnesota Gophers center was drafted in the second round by the New York Giants in April.

The Gold team, led by Le’Meke Brockington, Tyler Nubin and Zach Evans, beat the Maroon team 36-34 in the Gophers’ annual spring football game.

Jordan Howden, Thomas Rush and Matthew Trickett made themselves known after impressive performances in front of a gallery of professional scouts.

The five-year starting quarterback for the Minnesota Gophers will join the Panthers’ roster for the franchise’s second season.

Star Gophers running back Mohamed Ibrahim broke five program records in Thursday’s victory.

Minnesota leads the all time series over Syracuse 3-2, with the Orange taking the last game, winning the 2013 Texas Bowl 21-17.

Fleck will now serve as Gophers football’s head coach through the 2029 season with a $6 million annual salary once the Board of Regents approves the contract.