Will Ragatz

Will Ragatz

Oct 26, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck looks on during the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at Huntington Bank Stadium.
Gophers Football

P.J. Fleck defends decision to keep playing starters late in blowout win

Fleck kept his starters in with a big lead over Maryland on Saturday.

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Oct 26, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Koi Perich (3) warms up before the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Huntington Bank Stadium.
Gophers Football

Gophers star freshman Koi Perich got a snap on offense against Maryland

Could Perich start to be involved on both sides of the ball for the Gophers?

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Nov 4, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Daniel Jackson (9) makes a touchdown catch while Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Tahveon Nicholson (3) defends during the second half at Huntington Bank Stadium.
Gophers Football

Gophers open as slight underdogs against Illinois in Week 10

The Illini might fall out of the AP Top 25 on Monday after a blowout loss against Oregon.

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Nov 30, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers center Jack Wilson (33) looks on during the second half against the New Orleans Privateers at Williams Arena.
Gophers Basketball

Former Gophers basketball player signs with NFL team's practice squad

Jack Wilson played both basketball and football in his college career.

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Sep 16, 2023; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver J.J. Jones (5) catches the ball as Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive backs Tre'Von Jones (2) and Tyler Nubin (27) and Justin Walley (5) defend in the second quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium.
Gophers Football

Gophers' opener vs. UNC pushed back to 8 p.m. amid weather concerns

The game at Huntington Bank Stadium has been pushed back an hour.

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Nov 12, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck leads his team out onto the field before the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Huntington Bank Stadium.
Gophers Football

3 out of 5 College Gameday pickers take Gophers to beat North Carolina

The Gophers are 2.5-point home favorites over the Tar Heels for the season opener.

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Laguna Beach's Jackson Kollock (12) looks to pass during the second quarter of their CIF-SS quarterfinal game in La Quinta, Calif., Friday, Nov. 11, 2022.
Gophers Recruiting

2025 Gophers QB commit lights it up with 6 touchdowns in season debut

Jackson Kollock could be a bit part of the future for P.J. Fleck and Minnesota.

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Aug 17, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears cornerback Terell Smith (32) intercepts a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half at Soldier Field.
Gophers Football

Ex-Gopher Terell Smith snags interception in Bears' preseason win

Smith is looking to establish himself further in his second NFL season.

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Oct 28, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA;  Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive lineman Jah Joyner (17) celebrates his strip-sack and fumble recovery against the Michigan State Spartans with defensive lineman Jalen Logan-Redding (97) during the fourth quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium.
Gophers Football

Gophers DC Corey Hetherman wants to 'play fast every single play'

Hetherman wants his defense's identity to be fast and physical football.

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Nov 4, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck looks on before the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Huntington Bank Stadium.
Gophers Recruiting

Gophers land commitment from three-star 2025 safety Grant Grayton

Grayton is a 6'2" defensive back from Maryland.

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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.
Gophers Football

Gophers' Aireontae Ersery named to Outland Trophy watch list

Ersery is one of the best returning offensive tackles in the nation.

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May 21, 2024, Thousand Oaks, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tyler Johnson (16) wears a Guardian helmet cap during organized team activities at Cal Lutheran University.
Gophers Football

Former Gophers WR Tyler Johnson impressing Sean McVay at Rams training camp

Johnson is battling for a roster spot in LA in his fifth NFL season.

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