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Sep 10, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers offensive lineman Aireontae Ersery (69) blocks Western Illinois Leathernecks defensive back JJ Ross (1) in the second quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

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Aireontae Ersery accepts invite to play in Senior Bowl

Sep 26, 2009; Evanston, IL, USA; Minnesota Gophers head coach Tim Brewster reacts to a booth review during the first half against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field. Minnesota won 35-24. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-Imagn Images

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Ex-Gophers coach Tim Brewster named interim head coach at Charlotte

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Jimmy Snuggerud named Big Ten First Star of the Week

Nov 6, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Dawson Garcia (3) celebrates his three-point basket against the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles during the second half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Report: Dawson Garcia passed on $1 million NIL offers to stay with Gophers

Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Darius Taylor (1) runs the through the Illinois Fighting Illini defense the during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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Gophers' bowl game predictions are getting more exciting

With a win over previously-ranked Illinois on Saturday, the Gophers officially became bowl-eligible.

Oct 3, 2024; Rosemont, IL, USA; Minnesota head coach Ben Johnson takes a question at the podium during the 2024 Big Ten Menís Basketball media day at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Melissa Tamez-Imagn Images

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Minnesota's Ben Johnson listed as potential hot seat coach

One national writer said Johnson enters a 'critical campaign' in 2024 and suggested he could be on the hot seat.

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Eden Prairie hockey standout Mason Moe commits to Gophers

Bob Motzko's Gophers hockey program received a commitment from forward Mason Moe on Thursday.

Oct 5, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck looks on during the second half against the USC Trojans at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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P.J. Fleck credits an 'antidote of confidence' for helping squad upset USC

What was the secret behind the Gophers' win over USC on Saturday? Confidence... in capsule form.

Feb 25, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Ben Johnson against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

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Gophers offer scholarship to four-star forward Tristan Beckford

Four-star forward Tristan Beckford has received an offered a scholarship by Ben Johnson's Gophers. The 6-foot-6 forward from Ontario, Canada, confirmed the news in a post on his personal X, formerly known as Twitter, on Friday.

Michigan State guard Jaden Akins (3) goes to the basket against Minnesota forward Dawson Garcia (3) during the second half of Second Round of Big Ten tournament at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. on Thursday, March 14, 2024.

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A look at Gophers men's basketball's 2024-25 Big Ten schedule

The Gophers' Big Ten men's basketball schedule was released Thursday, featuring their first games against new Big Ten teams USC, UCLA, Washington and Oregon.

IMG Blue's Olivier Rioux, tallest teenager and high school basketball player in the world, watches as his team warms up for their game against Keystone in the Governors Challenge at Wicomico Civic Center in Salisbury, Maryland.

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Gophers could potentially face 'World's Tallest Teenager' in Nov. tournament

At an astounding 7-foot-9 (not a mistake) Gators freshman Olivier Rioux towers over, well, everybody. This November, Ben Johnson and the Gophers men's basketball team could be tasked with finding a way to shutdown the Gators freshman skyscraper.

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Senior Bowl director raves about 'powerful' Aireontae Ersery

Gophers star lineman Aireontae Ersery continues to rack up the commendations heading into his fifth season with the program.

Jul 24, 2024; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants safety Tyler Nubin (31) and safety Elijah Riley (34) during training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

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Hard Knocks: Giants view former Gophers star Tyler Nubin as 'Year 1 contributor'

HBO's Hard Knocks: Offseason documented the New York Giants' handling of the draft where it was revealed they see former Gophers star Tyler Nubin as a year one contributor.

Dec 26, 2023; Detroit, MI, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Darius Taylor (1) runs the ball against the Bowling Green Falcons in the third quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports

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Ice baths, massages and more: Darius Taylor has 'put in the work' for big season

Taylor said he spends about 2-3 hours a day taking ice baths and getting massages to help his body recover.

Jul 25, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck speaks to the media during the Big 10 football media day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports

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'Our best recruiting class': Fleck high on 2024 Gophers recruits

Fleck spoke about the ins and outs of recruiting in the NIL and transfer portal era.

Connor Weitgrefe pitching for the Gophers

Pirates take Gophers pitcher Connor Wietgrefe in MLB draft

Wietgrefe is the first Gopher taken in the 2024 MLB draft