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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

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

Looks Like NCAA Is Sticking With Current Number: Back To A 68-Team Projection We Go

THE ROAD TO INDIANAPOLIS – It appears the NCAA Selection Committee is sticking with a 68-team field for the upcoming season (thank goodness, hallelujah!). So back we go to a 68-team projection. My most notable omissions? North Carolina and San Diego State. The next and final preseason projection will come sometime in October, when I’ll drop […] READ MORE

Can Gophers Replicate 2024’s Football Season Against the Spread

Heading into the 2024 season, sportsbooks set Minnesota’s win‑total over/under at either 5.0 or 5.5 games depending on the book (with odds around –160 on the Over at 5.0 and roughly even odds at 5.5). That reflected modest expectations after a 6‑7 2023 season, but also skepticism about building on that record. For next season […] READ MORE

Can the Gophers Contend in the Big Ten?

The Minnesota Golden Gophers enter the 2025 college football season with one pressing question: Can they contend in the Big Ten? As head coach, P.J. Fleck embarks on another pivotal year at the helm, optimism buzzes around Dinkytown. After seasons of promise interspersed with inconsistency, this year presents a unique blend of experienced talent, rising […] READ MORE

Gophers Release 2025–26 Schedule: Real Tests Early, Rivalries Late, and a Fresh Start Under Medved

The full 2025–26 Minnesota men’s basketball schedule is here, and with it, the first true look at what the Niko Medved era might feel like in Dinkytown. The non-conference slate offers chances to build confidence and chemistry, while the Big Ten schedule should tell us pretty quickly where this program stands. Non-Conference: Soft Start, Then […] READ MORE

NFL vs Other Sports: Which Is Better for Betting?

One topic that comes up a lot in the fast-growing world of online sports betting is if the NFL is the greatest league to bet on or if other leagues like the NBA, MLB, or NHL provide better chances. With billions of dollars bet on sports every year and a variety of online sportsbooks for […] READ MORE

PJ Fleck’s Greatest Wins: Defining Moments in the Gophers’ Modern Era

Since arriving in Dinkytown in 2017, PJ Fleck has brought energy, consistency, and historic success to a Minnesota program long starved for national relevance. While critics have often focused on his unconventional mantras and high-octane personality, Fleck’s results speak for themselves. From reclaiming the Axe to historic bowl wins, the Gophers have reached heights not […] READ MORE