Joe Nelson

Joined: Nov 15, 2023

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.

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

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

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

Former Gophers defensive tackle Trill Carter.

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Former Gophers defensive lineman Trill Carter shot in Charlotte

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

Iowa’s Cade McNamara (12) prepares to throw the ball as Illinois State’s Steven Curtis (8) defends Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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6-foot-5 edge rusher Steven Curtis commits to Gophers

As we've noted, it's a big weekend for transfer portal players visiting the University of Minnesota and on Sunday the Gophers struck with a commitment from defensive line transfer Steven Curtis.

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

The weekend battle between Big Ten powerhouses Minnesota and Michigan State lived up to the hype, but it was the road team leaving with the State of Hockey with some bragging rights.

Oct 3, 2015; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats fullback Dan Vitale (40) stiff arms Minnesota Golden Gophers linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (26) during the first quarter at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-Imagn Images

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Ex-Gopher De'Vondre Campbell blasted by 49ers teammates for quitting

There is no bigger name in the NFL on Friday than former Minnesota Golden Gophers linebacker De'Vondre Campbell after he walked off the field and quit on his San Francisco 49ers teammates.

Dec 31, 2023; Orchard Park, New York, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick on the sidelines during a game against the Buffalo Bills in the second quarter at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

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Gophers competing with Bill Belichick for explosive running back A.J. Turner

One of the nation's most efficient running backs in 2024 is in the transfer portal and the two schools he's prepared to visit are Minnesota and North Carolina, according to multiple reports.

Oct 19, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Zach Pyron (5) throws before a game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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Former Georgia Tech quarterback Zach Pyron commits to Gophers

Just as our own Tony Liebert suggested as a possiblity, the Gophers have landed a commitment from now-former Georgia Tech quarterback Zach Pyron.

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

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

Indiana thumped the Gophers and head coach Ben Johnson wound up criticizing player habits.

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

Minnesota posted back-to-back shutouts against Michigan for the first time in 80 years.

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

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Gophers extend scholarship offer to Maple Grove basketball standout

Baboucarr Ann is on a path to be a four-year starter at Maple Grove High School.

Nov 30, 2024; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; The Virginia Tech Hokies celebrates with the Commonwealth Cup after beating Virginia Cavaliers at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

Gophers headed to Duke's Mayo Bowl to face Virginia Tech

Minnesota is 5-0 in bowl games since P.J. Fleck was named head coach in 2017.

Nov 9, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes quarterback Isaac Wilson (11) warms up before a game against the Brigham Young Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Utah QB entering transfer portal was offered by Gophers as 4-star recruit

Isaac Wilson, the younger brother of NFL quarterback Zach Wilson, is entering the transfer portal after one year as the starting quarterback at Utah. Will the Gophers reach out to him like they did when they offered him a scholarship in 2023?

Nov 29, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) runs the ball as Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Xavier Nwankpa (1) moves in to make the tackle during the second quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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Will the Gophers try to lure Nebraska running back home to Minnesota?

The 2021 Mr. Football winner in Minnesota intends to enter the transfer portal and he could be an ideal fit with the Golden Gophers.

Defensive coordinator Joe Harasymiak observes warm up exercises before Rutgers University football spring practice at Marco Battaglia Practice Complex in Piscataway, NJ Tuesday April 11, 2023.

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Ex-Gophers defensive coach reportedly hired as head coach at UMass

Harasymiak was the safeties coach and co-defensive coordinator at Minnesota from 2019 to 2021.