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Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck looks on during the first quarter against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., on Nov. 29, 2024.

Gophers land commitment from Kentucky transfer offensive lineman

Dylan Ray made 12 starts for the Wildcats over the last two seasons.

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Gophers limp to uninspiring home victory over Fairleigh Dickinson

Injury report: Gophers big man Frank Mitchell out Saturday with concussion

'Legit' incoming transfer RB A.J. Turner compared to Rodney Smith by ex-Gopher

Washington transfer OL Kahlee Tafai chooses Gophers over Alabama

Gophers women's hoops firmly on NCAA Tournament bubble as Big Ten play looms

Gophers' Aireontae Ersery, Cody Lindenberg declare for 2025 NFL Draft

Gophers kicker Dragan Kesich accepts invite to Hula Bowl

Rankings reveal Gophers athletics at No. 32 with $637 million valuation

Justin Walley officially declares for NFL Draft, unlikely to play in bowl game

Gophers FEATURES

Rushawn Lawrence

Gophers incoming transfer named FCS All-American

Sep 14, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Darius Taylor (1) and offensive lineman Greg Johnson (65) celebrate their teams win against the Nevada Wolf Pack after the game at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Looking at the Gophers' potential 2025 offensive line after portal shakeup

Oklahoma's Ethan Downs (40) blocks against Marcellus Marshall (72) in the first half of the college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the University of Central Florida Knights at Gaylord Family Oklahoma-Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct., 21, 2023.

Gophers find likely starter in the transfer portal with Marcellus Marshall commitment

Dec 15, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (7) catches a touchdown pass in front of New York Giants safety Dane Belton (24) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Ex-Gopher Rashod Bateman 'deserves more love' amid breakout season

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Phillip Daniels

Ex-Gopher slams Phillip Daniels for sudden transfer from Minnesota to Ohio State

Sep 14, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Zach Pyron (5) celebrates after a touchdown run against the Virginia Military Institute Keydets in the first quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

National reporter labels Gophers an 'early winner' in the transfer portal

Phillip Daniels

Gophers transfer portal lineman reportedly linked to Big Ten powerhouse

Nov 5, 2022; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Kristen Hoskins (13) is tackled by Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive end Ochaun Mathis (32) during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Gophers wide receiver Kristen Hoskins officially enters the transfer portal

Sep 14, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Jordan Nubin (27) warms up before the game against the Nevada Wolf Pack at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Gophers' Jordan Nubin, Tyler Stolsky find new homes in the transfer portal

Oklahoma's Ethan Downs (40) blocks against Marcellus Marshall (72) in the first half of the college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the University of Central Florida Knights at Gaylord Family Oklahoma-Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct., 21, 2023.

Latest Gophers transfer portal rumblings: Another WR? Offensive line help?

Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck before a game with the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Gophers transfer portal tracker: Who's leaving? Who has committed?

Sep 1, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Redhawks wide receiver Javon Tracy (11) catches the football but lands out of bounds ahead of Miami Hurricanes defensive back Davonte Brown (7) during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Can transfer portal pickup Javon Tracy be the Gophers' No. 1 WR in 2025?

Basketball

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Dec 4, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Dawson Garcia (3) reacts during the second half against the Michigan State Spartans at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

NET rankings reveal Gophers well behind NDSU, SDSU, St. Thomas

Minnesota women's basketball player Taylor Woodson

Minnesota WBB's Taylor Woodson suffers season-ending knee injury

Dec 4, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Lu'Cye Patterson (25) shoots as Michigan State Spartans guard Tre Holloman (5) and center Carson Cooper (15) defend during the first half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Gophers crushed the portal in 2023 but 2024 has been a complete flop

Dec 9, 2024; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers forward Bryson Tucker (8) reacts after scoring during the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Ben Johnson calls out Gophers after woeful start to Big Ten season

Dec 9, 2024; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers forward Malik Reneau (5) chases after a loose ball in front of Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Dawson Garcia (3) during the first half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Gophers men's basketball struggles in blowout loss to Indiana

Dec 1, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Bethune-Cookman Wildcats head coach Reggie Theus and Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Ben Johnson shake hands after the game at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Gophers fall behind every Big Ten team and St. Thomas in latest NET rankings

Nov 27, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Gophers mascot Goldy Gopher waves the raise the barn flag before the game against the Omaha Mavericks at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

Gophers extend scholarship offer to Maple Grove basketball standout

Minnesota head coach Dawn Plitzuweit reacts during the first half against Penn State at Williams Arena in Minneapolis on Jan. 31, 2024.

No. 25 Nebraska hands Gophers women's basketball first loss of season

Hockey

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Gophers vs. Michigan State

Michigan State stakes claim in Minnesota as nation's top hockey team

Brodie Ziemer

Gophers-Michigan State ends in a tie between two of the Big Ten's top teams

Abbey Murphy fires a shot.

Gophers' Abbey Murphy, Chloe Primerano pick up WCHA weekly awards

Gophers hockey celebrates after a shutout win over Michigan.

Gophers men's hockey jumps 3 spots to No. 1 in the national poll

Gophers hockey celebrates a goal.

Gophers men and women both cruise to dominant shutout wins Friday night

Minnesota forward Jimmy Snuggerud, front, skates with the puck against Omaha during the Ice Breaker Tournament on Oct. 12, 2024, in Las Vegas.

Gophers men's hockey uses four-goal third period to put away Alaska

Former St. Cloud State coach Bob Motzko faces off with the Huskies for the first time as head coach of Minnesota Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, at 3M Arena at Mariucci.

Gophers men's hockey plays to a tie with Alaska

Mason Nevers

Gophers hockey teams ranked No. 3 in men's, women's national polls

Recruiting

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Phillip Daniels

Projected Gophers starter Phillip Daniels will enter the transfer portal

Rushawn Lawrence

Stony Brook transfer defensive lineman Rushawn Lawrence commits to Minnesota

Nov 9, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck on the field before the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Gophers' transfer portal class ranks No. 4 in the entire country

Michigan Wolverines running back Cole Cabana (24) warms up before action against the Bowling Green Falcons Saturday, Sept.16 2023.

Michigan RB transfer, former 4-star recruit Cole Cabana commits to Gophers

Miami Redhawks wide receiver Javon Tracy (11) runs downfield as Cincinnati Bearcats defensive end Darian Varner (24) defends in the first quarter of the College Football game at Yager Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.

First team All-MAC WR transfer Javon Tracy commits to Gophers

Nov 15, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies running back Cameron Davis (22) carries the ball against the UCLA Bruins during the first half at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium.

Gophers land another transfer portal RB in Washington's Cameron Davis

Sept. 21, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA;
Marshall Thundering Herd running back A.J. Turner (5) is pursued by Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Hero Kanu (93) during the first half of an NCAA Division I football game at Ohio Stadium on Saturday.

Gophers land commitment from Marshall transfer running back A.J. Turner

Jaylen Bowden

Jaylen Bowden, transfer cornerback from NC Central, commits to Gophers