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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.

Two Gophers make list of top 100 returning players in college football

Koi Perich and Darius Taylor give Minnesota star power on both sides of the ball.

Will Ragatz
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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.
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Two Gophers make list of top 100 returning players in college football

Koi Perich and Darius Taylor give Minnesota star power on both sides of the ball.

Will Ragatz
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Nov 19, 2011; Evanston, IL, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Kim Royston (3) celebrates making an interception in the first half against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-Imagn Images
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Jan 3, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck during the first quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokies at the Dukes’ Mayo Bowl at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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Aug 15, 2024; Canal Winchester, Ohio, USA; Harvest Prep's Jamarcus Jones catches a pass during football practice at the school.
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Owen Lansu has fully embraced Minnesota since committing to the program last summer.

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Gophers schedule official visit with 2026 Wisconsin offensive lineman

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Four-star 2026 cornerback Justin Hopkins commits to Minnesota

Minnesota now has two four-star recruits committed to its 2026 recruiting class.

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Gophers offer 2026 California edge rusher Mickey Williams

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Gophers schedule official visit with 2026 four-star IMG Academy linebacker

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Fast-rising 2026 Utah wide receiver schedules unofficial visit with Gophers

Kai Meza continues to climb up 2026 high school recruiting boards.

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Oct 26, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Max Brosmer (16) warms up before the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
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Ex-Gophers QB compares Max Brosmer's skillset to Jimmy Garoppolo

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Nov 29, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA;  Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Darius Taylor (1) during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
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Gophers' Darius Taylor among top 10 running backs returning to college football

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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
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Six Gophers officially invited to 2025 NFL Scouting Combine

Minnesota will be well-represented this year in Indianapolis.

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Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
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Gophers football given 11th-best odds to win the Big Ten in 2025

Minnesota is right outside the top 10, but still above Wisconsin in odds to win the conference.

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Oct 26, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Daniel Jackson (9) celebrates his touchdown against the Maryland Terrapins during the first half at Huntington Bank Stadium.
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Gophers WR Daniel Jackson invited to NFL scouting combine

There are now expected to be five Minnesota players at the combine in a couple weeks.

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Jan 30, 2025; Mobile, AL, USA; National team defensive lineman Jah Joyner of Minnesota (17) works through drills during Senior Bowl practice for the National team at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images
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Report: Gophers football to reunite with C.J. Robbins as rush ends coach

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