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Minnesota mascot Goldy Gopher during the game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., on Nov. 26, 2016.

Report: Gophers running back Sieh Bangura enters transfer portal

Bangura didn't see much action during his lone season at Minnesota.

Minnesota mascot Goldy Gopher during the game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., on Nov. 26, 2016.

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Report: Gophers running back Sieh Bangura enters transfer portal

Bangura didn't see much action during his lone season at Minnesota.

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Nov 26, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers mascot Goldy Gopher during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Wisconsin won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

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Gophers senior DT Luther McCoy plans to enter transfer portal

McCoy will head to the transfer portal after four years at Minnesota.

Wisconsin DB Amare Snowden

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Ex-Gophers WR makes pitch for Wisconsin transfer to 'come on over' to Minnesota

Badgers DB Amare Snowden is a potential transfer portal target for Minnesota.

Nov 29, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck looks on during the first quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

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Follow along for all of the outgoing and incoming portal movement with the Gophers.

Providence Academy star Maddyn Greenway announced her commitment to Kentucky on social media on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.

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Top-ranked girls basketball recruit Maddyn Greenway commits to Kentucky

The Gophers were not in the top-six finalists for Greenway, the top player in the state.

Noah Asuma, younger brother of Isaac, has committed to Minnesota baseball.

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Gopher baseball gets commitment from brother of Gopher basketball player

Noah Asuma is an infielder in the class of 2026.

Cameron Begalle

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Top in-state WR Cameron Begalle decommits from Gophers

Minnesota has lost a verbal commitment from a 2025 WR.

Makena Christian on her Gophers visit

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Gophers officially sign Makena Christian and Zoey Bershers to 2025 class

Minnesota signed both of its 2025 commits on Wednesday.

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

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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.

Kai Shinholster

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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.

Parker Jefferson

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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.

Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck looks on during the first half against Maryland at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Oct. 26, 2024.

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Gophers commit Bradley Martino to be honored as Navy All-American

Bradley Martino will compete in the Jan. 11 all-star game with the nation's best high school players.

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.

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Three-star 2025 wing Jacob Ross commits to Gophers basketball

Ross is Ben Johnson's second commit in the 2025 class.

Gophers Directior of Athletics Mark Coyle

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Gopher Athletics adds to growing NIL partnership with Dinkytown Athletes

Minnesota will now reward fans with 'Gopher Score priority points.'

Three Providence Academy girls basketball players talk to press after winning the Class 2A championship March 16 in Williams Arena against Albany. The Huskies lost 81-78. Pictured (from left) are coach Connor Goetz, sophomore Maddyn Greenway, senior Brooke Hohenecker and freshman Emma Millerbernd.

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Gophers not among finalists for super recruit Maddyn Greenway

One of the state's top high school athletes will not be going to college in-state.

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck looks on during the second half against Southern Cal at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Oct. 5, 2024.

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P.J. Fleck 'really excited' about where Gophers football stands with NIL

The U's NIL collective, Dinkytown Athletes, announced its largest partnership to date last week.

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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.

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Gophers' NIL collective announces 'newest and largest' partnership

Minnesota continues to look to get ahead in the NIL space.

Feb 7, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Gophers mascot Goldie Gopher in the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Williams Arena. The Minnesota Gophers beat the Purdue Boilermakers 62-58. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

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4-star Texas prep basketball star plans official visit with Gophers

Minnesota will have multiple 2025 targets on campus this weekend.

Lake Catholic tight end Cross Nimmo, top, can't hang onto a pass in the end zone against Walsh Jesuit defensive back Brayden Foster during the first half of a high school football game, Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, in Mentor, Ohio.

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Three-star 2025 Ohio TE Cross Nimmo decommits from Gophers

Minnesota has lost its only tight end from the class of 2025.

Feb 25, 2023; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Ben Johnson watches action against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

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Gophers hosting four-star 2025 forward on official visit this weekend

Minnesota has identified a new target in the class of 2025.

Khary Adams

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One of the top 2026 recruits in the country acknowledges offer from Gophers

Khary Adams is a name to watch in the 2026 recruiting class.

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Shane Marshall looks like another star RB, but will he remain committed to the Gophers?

Minnesota will need to work hard to keep Marshall committed to the program.

Minnesota mascot Goldie Gopher does push-ups above with the support of the cheerleaders for each point the team scored against Montana State at the Metrodome in Minneapolis on Sept. 13, 2008.

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Gophers running back commit Shane Marshall continues dominant senior season

Marshall rushed for 230 yards and two touchdowns in Irvin County High School's victory Friday night.

Oct 5, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Koi Perich (3) celebrates his interception during the second half against the USC Trojans at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Koi Perich is 'living proof' that recruits who stay home can thrive at Minnesota

Perich has already established himself as a Minnesota fan-favorite.