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Joe Nelson

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Gophers Basketball

Gophers obliterate Oregon State to move to 4-0 in women's hoops

The first power conference test of the season for the Gophers women's basketball was passed with flying colors Saturday as Minnesota put the clamps on Oregon State in a 73-38 victory at Desert Financial Arena.

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Gophers hockey celebrates a goal.
Gophers Hockey

3rd-ranked Gophers survive Bemidji State for 9th straight win

The No. 3 Golden Gophers men's hockey team has caught fire with nine straight victories, their latest victim being the Bemidji State beavers in a 4-2 game at Mariucci Arena Thursday night in Minneapolis.

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Nov 24, 2018; Madison, WI, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers mascot Goldy Gopher prior to the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Gophers Football

Gophers targeting one of the top-10 JUCO football players in the country

Tyeland Coleman is ranked as one of the best junior college football players in the country and there is a swarm of Division I programs, including the Minnesota Gophers, trying to lure him in via the transfer portal.

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Kai Shinholster
Gophers Recruiting

Gophers officially sign pair of 6-foot-5 wings to 2025 recruiting class

Jacob Ross and Kai Shinholster have officially put pen to paper and signed scholarships with the University of Minnesota men's basketball team.

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Oct 19, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights running back Kyle Monangai (5) carries the ball against the UCLA Bruins during the second half at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Gophers Football

Rutgers won't have star running back Kyle Monangai against Gophers

Kyle Monangai, the nation's 11th-leading rusher, will not play for Rutgers against Minnesota on Saturday.

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Parker Jefferson
Gophers Recruiting

Top-150 basketball recruit narrows decision to Gophers or USC

Parker Jefferson, a 6-foot-10 class of 2025 basketball recruit, has narrowed his list of college suitors to the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the USC Trojans.

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Nov 6, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oral Roberts Golden Eagles guard Issac McBride (10) drives towards the basket as Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Isaac Asuma (1) defends during the second half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
Gophers Basketball

Gophers notes: Frank Mitchell close, Isaac Asuma a beast, need secondary scoring

Any fears about Gophers big man Frank Mitchell missing extended time are diminishing after head coach Ben Johnson said Wednesday night that Mitchell might play Saturday when Minnesota hosts Omaha at Williams Arena.

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Gophers forwards Trey Edmonds and Parker Fox.
Gophers Basketball

Gophers favored by large margin in opener against Oral Roberts

The 2024-25 Minnesota men's basketball regular season begins Wednesday night at Williams Arena agaisnt Oral Roberts and the Golden Gophers are favored to win by 16.5 points.

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Oct 26, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Max Brosmer (16) celebrates his teams win after the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
Gophers Football

Gophers' Max Brosmer grades as one of the 8 best passing quarterbacks in the country

Max Brosmer isn't going to break any Minnesota Golden Gophers single-season passing records, but he is playing at a level that the Gophers rarely get from the QB position.

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Gophers' star Jimmy Snuggerud against Penn State.
Gophers Hockey

Both Gophers hockey teams ranked No. 3 in Nov. 4 polls

Gophers hockey is ranked No. 3 in the latest men's and women's USCHO.com polls.

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Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Kerry Brown (14) celebrates a stop against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
Gophers Football

PFF grades reveal studs and duds from Gophers' win over Illinois

The Gophers improved to 6-3 and ran their win streak to four with a 25-17 road victory against No. 24 Illinois on Saturday. Let's go through some of the grades from Pro Football Focus.

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Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Kerry Brown (14) and Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Jack Henderson (20) celebrate a stop on the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
Gophers Football

Gophers near top 25 in coaches poll, snubbed from votes in AP poll

What more do the Minnesota Golden Gophers need to do to get the attention of the AP Top 25 college football poll?

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