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Back to winning: Gophers use strong second half to topple Louisiana

Gophers defensive lineman Anthony Smith celebrated after sacking Louisiana quarterback Zeon Chriss in the fourth quarter Saturday

The Gophers defense tightened up after halftime, while the offense scored three second-half touchdowns in ending a two-game losing streak.

  • Injured RB Taylor left big shoes to be filled in Gophers’ victory
  • Fleck says Gophers will be ‘Triple-A’ team without influx of NIL money
  • Williams ties career high with 6 TD passes, No. 8 USC withstands late Colorado rally for 48-41 win

Gophers sports

Complete coverage of the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers, the Big Ten Conference and the NCAA. Latest scores, player stats, schedule, standings, game highlights and sports commentary from the Star Tribune.

U volleyball loses again to ranked opponent, falling in four sets to Penn State

Minnesota is now 6-6 overall, 2-2 in Big Ten play. The Gophers' six losses have all come against ranked opponents.

Injured RB Taylor left big shoes to be filled in Gophers' victory

After taking a committee approach in the backfield, Gophers coach P.J. Fleck's spread-the-carries strategy worked wonders.

  • Back to winning: Gophers use strong second half to topple Louisiana

Five takeaways from the Gophers' 35-24 win over Louisiana

Freshman running back Zach Evans was one of the highlights as Minnesota ended a two-game skid.


Area college football roundup: Butler-Lawson again carries MSU Mankato to victory

Shen Butler-Lawson ran for 225 yards and two touchdowns as the Mavericks beat host Bemidji State.


Reusse: Remembering Billy Steil, a most valuable teammate

Billy Steil "didn't see Down syndrome as a handicap to live life, and we didn't see him that way," one funeral attendee said. "He was part of us."


Kickoff: Your guide to today's Gophers-Louisiana game

Here's where you can find everything you'll need to follow the Gophers vs. Louisiana. TV/radio information, game updates, statistics, our game prediction and more.


Gophers running back Taylor out with injury against Louisiana

Freshman Darius Taylor, who's second nationally in rushing yards per game, suffered a leg injury last week at Northwestern.


Gophers volleyball routs Michigan at Sports Pavilion

They face another ranked opponent Saturday night in Penn State.


Fleck's Gophers have rebounded from bad losses. Now, it's a must-do.

At 2-2, the Gophers need four more victories to qualify for a bowl game. A look at their schedule shows losing to Louisiana could kill reasonable chances of getting a bid.


Another upset loss? Randy Johnson's Gophers-Louisiana prediction

The Gophers are coming off a crushing loss at Northwestern and could be without their top running back against a Louisiana team that shouldn't be taken lightly.


Gophers volleyball has 'room to grow' with Michigan, Penn State visiting

The Gophers volleyball team is 5-5 on the season and coming off a three-set loss at Nebraska. Senior Kylie Murr said, "There's still so much room to get better."


Gophers defenseman Koster to miss season opener with knee injury

Chaska native Mike Koster, the Gophers men's hockey team's top returning defenseman, will miss "a handful of weeks," coach Bob Motzko said.


NSIC showdown and four other things to watch in Minnesota college football

Bemidji State and Minnesota State Mankato each take a 4-0 record into Saturday's matchup in Bemidji.


Who can the Gophers stop? Five best QBs remaining on U's schedule

The Gophers' last two opponents have thrown for 814 yards combined. Here are five more quarterbacks who could give Minnesota's defense trouble this season.


Can Maryland hit 5-0? Find out in Randy Johnson's weekly Big Ten picks

A historic clash between Michigan and Nebraska and a chance for the Terps to stay undefeated highlights Week 5 around the Big Ten.


Fleck says Gophers will be 'Triple-A' team without influx of NIL money

College Football Insider: The Gophers have lost transfers that came down to name, image and likeness (NIL) money, where "we didn't pay him enough," coach P.J. Fleck said.


A dangerous time for U football; NBA blockbuster shakes things up

Randy Johnson joins the podcast to talk Gophers football and how the team is rebounding from a shocking loss at Northwestern — plus P.J. Fleck had some interesting things to say about name, image, likeness.


Five things we learned when Wayzata met Champlin Park in volleyball

Regular season volleyball reached a peak this week. Hear from Carly Gilk on Stella and Olivia Swenson, her opponents now and Gophers teammates soon.


'There is no last year' as U women open practice under Plitzuweit

The first official practice for Gophers women's basketball got underway this week, with the team building on bonds established during a summer trip to Europe.


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