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

Gophers’ defensive back Sapp decides to transfer

by Brendan O'Brien, Sports Reporter
Published October 29, 2020
The junior cornerback has already gained interest from Northern Iowa and UNC-Charlotte.
Center Liam Robbins

Robbins, a new face for the Gophers at center

by AJ Condon
Published October 27, 2020
Robbins will be a key player throughout the season as the Gophers make a push for the NCAA tournament.
Gophers quarterback Tanner Morgan launches a pass over Michigan's defensive line on Saturday, Oct. 24.

Minnesota’s offensive line depth tested against Michigan and beyond

by Paul Hodowanic, Sports Reporter
Published October 26, 2020
The Gophers will be without two starters on their offensive line for the considerable future.
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.

Inexperience costs Gophers in loss to Michigan

by Paul Hodowanic, Sports Reporter
Published October 24, 2020
Injuries, youth and COVID-19 positives left an already inexperienced defense without answers on Saturday.
Gophers head coach PJ Fleck walks the sidelines at TCF Bank stadium on Saturday, Oct. 24.

Miscues, defensive inexperience costs Gophers in opener

by Brendan O'Brien, Sports Reporter
Published October 24, 2020
In a game to claim the Little Brown Jug, Minnesota failed to stop Michigan’s rushing attack from start to finish.
The Gopher and Wolverine lines clash at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 24. Minnesota fell to Michigan 49-24 in their first showing of the season.

Key Gophers starters inactive against Michigan

by Paul Hodowanic
Published October 24, 2020
The Gophers will be without two starters on the offensive line, with Curtis Dunlap Jr. and Daniel Faalele inactive against Michigan.
Gophers Defensive back Benjamin St-Juste leaps for an Auburn pass at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, Jan. 1.

Gophers preparing for unknowns in Michigan’s quarterback and defense

by Brendan O'Brien
Published October 24, 2020
The two ranked rivals will face off Saturday for the Little Brown Jug and significant momentum towards the Big Ten Championship.
Gophers Wide Receiver Rashod Bateman carries the ball at the 2020 Outback Bowl on Wednesday, Jan. 1.  The Gophers went on to take the game 31-24 over the Auburn Tigers.

A look at the Gophers’ 2020 conference-only schedule

by Matthew Kennedy, Sports Reporter
Published October 21, 2020
The Gophers face an early test right away against No. 18 Michigan in a shortened, conference-only 2020 football season.
Gophers Defensiveback Benjamin St-Juste leaps for an Auburn pass at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, Jan. 1. Minnesota took the bowl game with a 31-24 win over the Auburn Tigers.

A history of RTB at UMN

by Brendan O'Brien
Published October 20, 2020
Three seasons ago was the beginning of the “Row the Boat” era under P.J. Fleck.
Gophers Runningback Mohamed Ibrahim carries the ball for a touchdown at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, Jan. 1.

Gophers about to face different, ‘real’ 2020 season

by Brendan O'Brien
Published October 20, 2020
While there will be plenty of differences this season, head coach P.J. Fleck said the football is still real as long as they are on the playing field.

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