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Fleck, Gophers lose defensive coordinator Rossi to Michigan State
This is the second consecutive year the Gophers have lost one of their coordinators to another Big Ten school. Joe Rossi had been with the Gophers since 2017.
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After benching, Ola-Joseph rebounds with a fury to spark Gophers
The sophomore has led the team in scoring the last two games after coach Ben Johnson pulled him early in the Gophers-Nebraska game. "It's about me being locked in," Ola-Joseph said.
Gophers safety Tyler Nubin named second-team All-America
Nubin was named to two prestigious All-America teams on Monday, adding to a second-team honor that he received last week. He's the first defensive player to be chosen since 2019.
Gophers standout Mara Braun honored by Big Ten for second time this season
The Big Ten named Gophers sophomore Mara Braun to its women's basketball honor roll after she turned in big performances in wins against Kentucky and Purdue.
Steal, free throws in final seconds rally U women to win over Purdue
The Gophers trailed by four with less than 90 seconds left in their Big Ten opener before clutch plays, capped by a steal and free throws by Amaya Battle with three seconds left, boosted them to victory.
U lands four transfer commitments, including Indiana running back
The group includes three defensive players and 240-pound running back Trent Howland, who gained 354 yards for the Hoosiers last season as a redshirt sophomore.
St. Thomas earns 66-50 win against Chicago State
Brooks Allen and Ben Nau scored 17 points as St. Thomas beat Chicago State 66-50 on Sunday.
Minnesota hockey broadcaster Doug McLeod has died
He served as the longtime play-by-play for the Gophers men's hockey team and also worked North Stars games as well.
Gophers men's hockey still without Big Ten sweep after tie with Ohio State
The Buckeyes scored on their first shot on goal, and the Gophers managed to match it but no better.
South Dakota State football fends off Villanova to stay undefeated
Isaiah Davis ran for 192 yards, including a 66-yard touchdown, and top-seeded South Dakota State, the defending national champion, defeated eighth-seeded Villanova 23-12 on Saturday…
Gophers split women's hockey series with Wisconsin
The third-ranked Badgers outshot the No. 2 Gophers 41-24 on Saturday afternoon, winning 5-1.
Reusse: Gophers from this Illinois prep team are women on a mission
The Gophers can trace a lineage from the record-setting Megan Bozek to Abbey Murphy's antics in Friday's victory vs. Wisconsin.
Gophers wake up from sluggish start for 77-57 win over Florida Gulf Coast
Dawson Garcia missed the game because of a left ankle injury.
Gophers' leading scorer Garcia out and two players questionable for Florida Gulf Coast
The Gophers men's basketball team has guard Braeden Carrington and center Jack Wilson questionable to play Saturday vs. Florida Gulf Coast. Leading scorer Dawson Garcia was already sidelined.
As Big Ten women's basketball play begins, a question: How good can the U be?
The Gophers have hit their marks under Dawn Plitzuweit. The next test: one of the nation's best conferences.
Gophers women's basketball vs. Purdue: The competition toughens
Kent Youngblood's analysis: After an 8-1 start, it's time to find out what the Gophers can do against Big Ten competition.
Former Gophers first baseman Doug Gillen dead at 89
He was a starter on the 1956 NCAA championship team.
Gophers women's hockey beats rival Badgers 5-3 behind Murphy, Laitinen
Nelli Laitinen scored the go-ahead goal with a floating puck that found its way into the net.
U men's hockey beats Ohio State 5-4 behind Snuggerud's three points
Brody Lamb had a goal and an assist for the Gophers, and Rhett Pitlick scored for the seventh game in a row.
U's Tyler Nubin named second-team All-America by Walter Camp Foundation
Senior safety Tyler Nubin is the fourth Minnesota player since 2019 to receive Walter Camp All-America honors.
