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Split Season Ahead? ESPN Predictor Sees Gophers at 6-6
In my season prediction article before the season, I also shared ESPN‘s Matchup Predictor for every Gophers game of the season. What is the ESPN Matchup Predictor? The ESPN Matchup Predictor is part of ESPN’s analytics tools for college football, providing a probability for each team to win a given matchup. It’s powered by the […] READ MORE
Big Ten Power Rankings
Where do the teams stand entering Week 4 of the season? Our own Noel Thompson gives us his Big Ten Power Rankings. 1. Ohio State (3-0) Last Week’s Result: Ohio State 37, Ohio 9 Last Week’s Ranking: #1 2. Penn State (3-0) Last Week’s Result: Penn State 52, Villanova 6 Last Week’s Ranking: #2 3. […] READ MORE
Minnesota Football Season Ticket Sales Still Haven’t Recovered from 2015 Fee Increases
The Minnesota Gophers have experienced one of their most successful stretches of football in decades under head coach P.J. Fleck. From an 11-win season in 2019, to multiple bowl victories, to consistently fielding competitive teams in the Big Ten, Fleck has raised the program’s profile nationally. Yet one number stubbornly refuses to rebound: season ticket […] READ MORE
Know Your Opponent: California Golden Bears
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 Matt Moreno from Golden Bear Report on On3 Network six questions about the Cal Bears. Minnesota travels to the West Coast for its first road game of the season. This is […] READ MORE
Rising Star or Freshman Challenge? Drake Lindsey’s Quarterback Journey
The Minnesota Golden Gophers opened the 2025 season with two strong non-conference victories, but much of the buzz in Dinkytown centers around their new signal-caller, Redshirt freshman Drake Lindsey. Lindsey has stepped into the starting role and already flashed the composure and accuracy that coaches and teammates admire. Lindsey carries himself with the confidence […] READ MORE
Big Ten Power Rankings
Where do the teams stand entering Week 3 of the season? Our own Noel Thompson gives us his Big Ten Power Rankings. 1. Ohio State (2-0) Last Week’s Result: Ohio State 70, Grambling 0 Last Week’s Ranking: #1 2. Penn State (2-0) Last Week’s Result: Penn State 34, FIU 0 Last Week’s Ranking: #2 3. […] READ MORE
Lamb, Mittelstadt, and Thomas Named Captains for 2025-26 Gopher Hockey Season
The University of Minnesota men’s hockey program has announced its captains for the 2025-26 season, and the “C” and “A’s” will be worn by a trio of seniors who know the Maroon and Gold tradition well. Head coach Bob Motzko confirmed that forward Brody Lamb, defenseman Luke Mittelstadt, and defenseman Cal Thomas will lead the […] READ MORE
Know Your Opponent: Northwestern State Demons
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 Patrick Netherton, who does play-by-play for the Northwestern State Demons on ESPN. Northwestern State travels to Minneapolis to take on the Gophers on September 6th. The game will take place at […] READ MORE
Big Ten Power Rankings
Where do the teams stand entering Week 2 of the season? Our own Noel Thompson gives us his Big Ten Power Rankings. 1. Ohio State Last Week’s Result: Ohio State 14, Texas 7 Last Week’s Ranking: #2 2. Penn State Last Week’s Result: Penn State 46, Nevada 11 Last Week’s Ranking: #1 3. Oregon Last […] READ MORE