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Know Your Opponent: Buffalo Bulls

Before every game, I ask a reporter who covers the Gophers’ upcoming opponent to give us a view from the opponent’s perspective. I asked Noah White from The Buffalo News five questions about the Buffalo Bills Minnesota hosts Buffalo to kick off its 2025 season on Thursday night on FS1. This is the third all-time […] READ MORE

Big Ten Power Rankings

Where do the teams stand entering Week 1 of the season? Our own Noel Thompson gives us his Big Ten Power Rankings. 1.  Penn State  Is this the year James Franklin leads the Nittany Lions to the top of the conference? 2. Ohio State  The defending National Champions have a few question marks heading into […] READ MORE

Six predictions for the Minnesota Gophers in 2025.

The best time of the year is upon us—college football. As we are only a few days away from the start of the season, a new season brings new predictions. Last season, I shared six predictions about the Gophers’ season. At the end of the year, I revisited those predictions and owned up to them; […] READ MORE

Projecting the Minnesota Gophers Depth Chart for 2025

The Minnesota Golden Gophers wrapped up their final open practice of fall camp, giving fans and media one last opportunity to evaluate the roster before the season opener against Buffalo on August 28. While head coach P.J. Fleck avoids releasing official depth charts, the performances throughout camp offer a strong indication of who will see […] READ MORE

The Most Memorable Golden Gophers Baseball Moments… Ever

For the fans of the University of Minnesota’s Golden Gophers, that glorious baseball diamond has always been so much more than just a field of play. It’s a place where there have been iconic moments, unlikely heroes, and traditions that go back almost 150 years. From NCAA championships to future MLB stars, Gophers baseball offers […] READ MORE

The Gridiron Gamble: Taking a Look at the 2025-2026 NFL Season

The start of another NFL season always brings a new rush of possibilities. Teams have reshaped their rosters, and players are returning with fresh motivations. For anyone looking to get in on the action, it’s pretty smart to cut through the noise to find real insight.  Your Guide to NFL Betting Basics When you begin […] READ MORE

Ranking the Gophers’ opponents from toughest to easiest.

After the Gophers finished the 2023 season with a 6-7 record, they would go on to win eight games in 2024, the fourth time in the last six years the Gophers would have at least eight wins under head coach P.J. Fleck.  It has been over 100 years since Minnesota has seen consistent success like […] READ MORE

Athlete Revenue Sharing: How the New Settlement Affects Gophers Sports

In May 2025, the NCAA and the Power Five conferences agreed to a $2.8 billion antitrust settlement that upends how revenue is shared with athletes. After years of lawsuits over amateurism, unpaid labor, and NIL restrictions, the new framework opens the door to direct compensation for players, starting as early as fall 2025. For the […] READ MORE

Minnesota Golden Gophers Playoff Hopes in 2025

Every season, a few college football programs sneak into the national conversation and make people rethink their playoff predictions. In 2025, the Minnesota Golden Gophers want to be that team. Under P.J. Fleck’s leadership, they’ve built a culture rooted in grit, energy, and a stubborn refusal to be overlooked. However, playoff hopes don’t rest on […] READ MORE