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Gabe Kirshke (58) jumps up to block a kick

Gophers offer former Wisconsin, Colorado State defensive end Gabe Kirschke

Kirshke recorded 6.5 sacks for Colorado State in 2024

Gabe Kirshke (58) jumps up to block a kick

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Gophers offer former Wisconsin, Colorado State defensive end Gabe Kirschke

Kirshke recorded 6.5 sacks for Colorado State in 2024

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Oct 19, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars defensive back Kapena Gushiken (4) celebrates after recovering a fumble by the Hawaii Warriors in the first half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

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Gophers offer Washington State transfer cornerback Kapena Gushiken

Gushiken is taking advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted to former JUCO players.

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Gophers in the mix for 2026 linebacker recruit Terry Wiggins

Terry Wiggins, a rising recruit as a linebacker from Pennsylvania, has included the Minnesota Golden Gophers among the nine colleges he's deciding between.

Ohio running back Sieh Bangura outraces Akron defender LaJoshua Jackson for a third-quarter touchdown on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023.

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Ex-Gophers RB transfers back to the school he left last offseason

Bangura will be heading back to Athens, Ohio.

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 open to idea of adding another LB in the transfer portal

Corey Hetherman did not shut down the idea of adding another LB.

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

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Gophers' NIL improvements are 'real' and it has shown in the transfer portal

Minnesota has made substantial financial improvements over the last few years.

Michigan Wolverines running back Cole Cabana (24) warms up before action against the Bowling Green Falcons Saturday, Sept.16 2023.

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Report: Cole Cabana flips portal commitment from Minnesota to Western Michigan

Former Michigan running back Cole Cabana, who was a four-star recruit in high school, has withdrawn his verbal commitment to the Minnesota Gophers and instead signed with Western Michigan, according to a report from On3's Pete Nakos.

Nov 25, 2023; El Paso, Texas, USA; No. 22 Liberty Flames quarterback Kaidon Salter (7) tries to throw the ball as he is pressured by UTEP Miners defensive end Maurice Westmoreland (0) during the first half at Sun Bowl Stadium. Salter was called for intentional grounding. Mandatory Credit: Ivan Pierre Aguirre-Imagn Images

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Gophers making late push for edge rusher who led Conference USA in sacks

The winter transfer portal window officially closes Saturday, Dec. 28 and the Gophers have already added commitments from 15 players. But they might not be done.

Ensworth's Justin Hopkins (25) goes in motion against Lipscomb Academy' during their game at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.

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Gophers among 12 schools 4-star 2026 cornerback is deciding between

Minnesota is firmly in the mix for one of the best high school players in Tennessee.

Oct 21, 2023; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Malachi Coleman (15) and offensive lineman Nouredin Nouili (63) celebrate after a touchdown by Coleman against the Northwestern Wildcats during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

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Highly-touted Nebraska transfer WR Malachi Coleman commits to Minnesota

The Gophers have landed one of the best wide receivers in the portal.

Miami Redhawks wide receiver Javon Tracy (11) runs downfield as Cincinnati Bearcats defensive end Darian Varner (24) defends in the first quarter of the College Football game at Yager Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.

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After committing to Gophers, Javon Tracy trying to lure Malachi Coleman to UMN

Minnesota might not be done adding to its wide receiver room.

Sep 21, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck looks on during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Transfer portal: Gophers sit near the top of the Big Ten through two weeks

Minnesota still has one of the best classes in the country.

Oct 19, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; UCLA Bruins wide receiver Logan Loya (17) celebrates after a touchdown pass against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first half at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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UCLA grad-transfer WR Logan Loya commits to Minnesota

The Gophers have added another veteran to their wide receiver room.

Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck looks on during the first quarter against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., on Nov. 29, 2024.

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Gophers land commitment from Kentucky transfer offensive lineman

Dylan Ray made 12 starts for the Wildcats over the last two seasons.

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

On Wednesday, former Kent State and Central Florida offensive lineman Marcellus Marshall announced his commitment to play for the Golden Gophers.

Sep 14, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Zach Pyron (5) celebrates after a touchdown run against the Virginia Military Institute Keydets in the first quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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National reporter labels Gophers an 'early winner' in the transfer portal

The national media is taking notice of Minnesota's early portal success.

Nov 5, 2022; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Kristen Hoskins (13) is tackled by Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive end Ochaun Mathis (32) during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

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Gophers wide receiver Kristen Hoskins officially enters the transfer portal

Minnesota has lost another scholarship player to the portal.

Sep 14, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Jordan Nubin (27) warms up before the game against the Nevada Wolf Pack at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Gophers' Jordan Nubin, Tyler Stolsky find new homes in the transfer portal

Jordan Nubin and Tyler Stolsky will be playing elsewhere next season.

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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Latest Gophers transfer portal rumblings: Another WR? Offensive line help?

Minnesota might not be done adding impact players to its 2025 roster.

Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck before a game with the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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Gophers transfer portal tracker: Who's leaving? Who has committed?

Follow along for all of the portal movement with the Gophers.

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Projected Gophers starter Phillip Daniels will enter the transfer portal

Daniels is the first sinificant Gophers' player to enter the portal this offseason.

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Stony Brook transfer defensive lineman Rushawn Lawrence commits to Minnesota

Lawrence becomes the Gophers' 10th addition from the portal.

Nov 9, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck on the field before the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Gophers' transfer portal class ranks No. 4 in the entire country

Minnesota is having early success in the transfer portal this offseason.

Michigan Wolverines running back Cole Cabana (24) warms up before action against the Bowling Green Falcons Saturday, Sept.16 2023.

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Michigan RB transfer, former 4-star recruit Cole Cabana commits to Gophers

Cabana has three years of eligibility remaining.

Miami Redhawks wide receiver Javon Tracy (11) runs downfield as Cincinnati Bearcats defensive end Darian Varner (24) defends in the first quarter of the College Football game at Yager Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.

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First team All-MAC WR transfer Javon Tracy commits to Gophers

P.J. Fleck and the Gophers continue to load up in the transfer portal this offseason.