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Head Coach PJ Fleck leads the team out of the tunnel at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 9. The Gophers defeated Penn State 31-26 to bring their record to 9-0. A first since 1904.

Without football this fall, Fleck encourages Gophers to ‘Row the Boat’ and focus on the present

by Nolan O'Hara
Published August 14, 2020
"Right now, 30 for 30, every player has said the Big Ten has made the right decision," Fleck said at a press conference Friday.
A cloth mask and bouquet of flowers are seen on the Goldy statue outside Coffman Memorial Union on Wednesday, April 1. (Parker Johnson / Minnesota Daily)

Big Ten cancels fall sports

by Nolan O'Hara
Published August 11, 2020
The Big Ten Conference announced that it would be postponing fall sports due to health and safety concerns during the pandemic.
Gophers Head Coach P.J. Fleck calls out to a referee at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, Jan. 1. Minnesota holds a 24-17 lead over Auburn heading into the third quarter of the Outback Bowl. (Kamaan Richards / Minnesota Daily)

Fleck talks Bateman, COVID and first day of training camp

by Matthew Kennedy
Published August 8, 2020
Fleck talked with the media about the current state of Gophers football after day one of training camp.

The Boys are Back: with the Northwoods League on for the summer, Gopher Baseball players take the field again

by Julianna Landis
Published August 6, 2020
After their collegiate season was cancelled abruptly, summer ball offers a second chance
Wide receiver Rashod Bateman fights to hang on to the ball at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 9. The Gophers bested the Penn State Nittany Lions 31-26 to remain undefeated.

Rashod Bateman will sit out upcoming season over COVID-19 concerns

by Julianna Landis
Published August 4, 2020
The Gophers star wide receiver announced Tuesday will forgo his remaining NCAA eligibility and prepare for the 2021 NFL draft.
Gophers Guard Marcus Carr dribbles the ball up the court at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. The Gophers went into the second half with a 47-31 lead over the Maryland Terrapins.

Carr opts out of NBA Draft, will return to Minnesota

by Nolan O'Hara
Published July 31, 2020
Marcus Carr will return to the Gophers for his redshirt junior season.
Michael Thompson earned his second career PGA Tour victory on Sunday, July 26. (Matthew Kennedy / Minnesota Daily)

Michael Thompson wins the 2020 3M Open

by Matthew Kennedy
Published July 28, 2020
Thompson finished -19 to win just his second PGA Tour event and first since 2013.
Angus Flanagan drives the ball at the 3M Open in Blaine on Thursday, July 23. (Matthew Kennedy / Minnesota Daily)

Angus Flanagan competes at 3M Open

by Matthew Kennedy
Published July 26, 2020
Flanagan made his PGA Tour debut, shooting a 2-over 73 in his rounds Thursday and Friday.
Sophomore Angus Flanagan plays during the Gopher Invitational on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018.

Flanagan prepares for his PGA debut

by Matthew Kennedy
Published July 21, 2020
After setting a course record at Royal Golf Club during the Minnesota State Open, Flanagan has earned a spot at the 3M Open.
Fans cheer for the "blanket lady" as she runs through the Maturi Pavilion on Friday, Nov. 30. The Gophers swept Bryant three sets to none as a start to their postseason.

Grad transfer Atherton adds depth, experience at setter for Gophers volleyball

by Julianna Landis
Published July 20, 2020
Atherton played at Nebraska and University of North Carolina as an undergrad and will pursue a master's degree in sports management while at Minnesota.

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