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Gophers quarterback Tanner Morgan launches a pass over Michigan's defensive line on Saturday, Oct. 24.

Gophers’ Rossi out due to COVID-19

by Brendan O'Brien, Sports Reporter
Published November 5, 2020
The defensive coordinator will not coach this Saturday against Illinois.
Gophers Head Coach Richard Pitino looks on from the sidelines during a free throw attempt at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 26. The Gophers entered the second half with a 47-31 lead over the Maryland Terrapins.

Gophers set to host Boston College in Big Ten/ACC challenge

by AJ Condon
Published November 5, 2020
The men’s basketball team’s first, and only, game of the season so far is against Boston College. Minnesota will play Boston College for only the second time in program history.
Thomas Barber and Coney Durr tackle Purdue on Saturday, Nov. 10 at TCF Bank Stadium. The Gophers beat the Boilermakers 41-10.

Gophers take on racism with H.E.R.E initiative

by Brendan O'Brien
Published November 5, 2020
The program was sparked by the rising significance of social action in 2020.
Gophers Forward Jasmine Powell approaches defenders in Williams Arena on Sunday, Feb. 10. The Gophers suffered a defeat against Michigan 52-77.

Jasmine Powell expected to lead Gophers this season

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published November 2, 2020
Powell led all Big Ten freshmen, scoring 12.1 points per game last season. Moving into her sophomore season, Powell looks to take on an expanded role for Minnesota.
Forward Brandon Johnson

Pitino optimistic about grad transfer Brandon Johnson

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published November 2, 2020
Johnson will be a factor right away on the court and in a leadership role for the Gophers this season.
Players on the Gophers bench observe those on the court at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 15.  Minnesota defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions 75-69

Uncertainty hangs over Gophers’ basketball schedule

by AJ Condon
Published October 31, 2020
With under a month until the season starts, the Gophers, along with countless college basketball teams, are yet to know their schedules.
Gophers Runningback Mohamed Ibrahim carries the ball for a touchdown at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, Jan. 1.

Ibrahim’s big night spoiled by Maryland’s comeback win

by Brendan O'Brien
Published October 30, 2020
The Baltimore native ran wild in the return to his home state, but that couldn’t mask the Gophers’ defensive woes.
Gophers linebacker Mariano Sori-Marin follows the ball at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 24. Minnesota fell to Michigan 49-24 in their first showing of the season.

Gophers lose stunner to Maryland

by Paul Hodowanic, Sports Reporter
Published October 30, 2020
Minnesota came up short in its second game of the season, falling to Maryland in an overtime thriller.
Gophers quarterback Tanner Morgan prepares to launch a pass at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 24. Minnesota fell to Michigan 49-24 in their first showing of the season.

Gophers look to improve execution against Maryland

by Brendan O'Brien
Published October 30, 2020
After struggling in its first game of the season against Michigan, the Gophers are looking to execute better on both the offensive and defensive ends of the field.
Gophers head coach PJ Fleck walks the sidelines at TCF Bank stadium on Saturday, Oct. 24.

Gophers starting linemen Faalele and Dunlap out indefinitely

by Brendan O'Brien, Sports Reporter
Published October 29, 2020
For the foreseeable future, the Gophers will be without two starting offensive linemen due to health concerns.

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