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Running back Shannon Brooks runs through the open field on Thursday, Aug. 31 at TCF Bank Stadium. The Gophers beat Buffalo 17 to 7.

Minnesota goes to the ground game to beat Oregon State on the road

by Drew Cove
Published September 11, 2017
The Gophers had 253 rushing yards in the winning effort.
Defensive back Jacob Huff celebrates after swatting down a pass on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The Gophers beat Buffalo 17-7. 

Daily Breakdown: Minnesota has slight advantage over Oregon State’s weak defense

by Drew Cove
Published September 9, 2017
The Beavers allowed 58 and 32 points in their first two games.
Gophers running back Jonathan Femi-Cole gets tackled by Purdue at TCF Bank Stadium on Nov. 5, 2016.

Q&A: Drew Wolitarsky on becoming a Canadian citizen and his jealousy of the current Gophers offense

by Owen Mageau
Published September 8, 2017
The former Gophers wide receiver currently plays in the Canadian Football League for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Setter Samantha Seliger-Swenson cheers after the Gophers score a point on Friday, December 2, 2016 at the Sports Pavilion.

No. 1 Minnesota wins first two matches in Texas tournament to remain undefeated

by Henry Hughes
Published September 8, 2017
Freshman Stephanie Samedy led the team with 21 kills in the two matches.

Questions From The Other Side: Oregon State Middle Linebacker Manase Hungalu

by Jack Warrick
Published September 8, 2017
Hungalu, the Beavers' middle linebacker, said the team will focus on stopping the run against the Gophers.
Head coach Stefanie Golan talks to the team after the game on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium.

For Gophers soccer, defense shows promise in nonconference schedule

by Erik Nelson
Published September 7, 2017
The team has conceded no more than one goal in any of its six matches so far.
Defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. celebrates after a tackle on Thursday, Aug. 31, at TCF Bank Stadium.

Once unsure of staying with team, Antoine Winfield Jr. shines in Gophers’ defense early

by Jack Warrick
Published September 7, 2017
The sophomore defensive back had two pass deflections, a sack and a blocked field goal against Buffalo.
Gophers Middle Blocker Molly Lohman gets ready to strike the ball back to Maryland on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016 in the Sports Pavillon.

With quiet confidence, Molly Lohman comes into her own as senior leader

by Henry Hughes
Published September 7, 2017
Lohman is second among returners in kills and first in blocks.
Offensive lineman Conner Olson prepares to block on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017 at TCF Bank Stadium.

Depth at offensive line still an issue with Fleck as head coach

by Drew Cove
Published September 7, 2017
Two offensive linemen transferred from the team prior to the season starting.
Riley Johnson plays at the Windsong Golf Club during the Gopher Invitational on Sept. 13, 2015.

Gophers hope experience leads to improvement from past seasons

by Max Biegert
Published September 7, 2017
The team has four seniors, including Runar Arnorsson, who won an event last season.

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