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Gophers defensive coordinator Joe Rossi met with reporters on Monday, via Zoom.

Coordinators Rossi and Sanford preview Gophers game vs. Ohio St.

Fleck previews Gophers' opener against Ohio State

University of St. Thomas cancels home-opening football game due to COVID protocols

St. Thomas women's soccer earns draw in university's Division I debut

The University of St. Thomas Tommies women's soccer team earned a 0-0 draw against the University of Northern Iowa Panthers on Tuesday evening, in the university's first competition at the Division I level.

ACC, Big Ten, Pac-12 ally to 'protect the collegiate model'

Facing a rapidly shifting landscape in college sports, the Atlantic Coast Conference, Big Ten and Pac-12 have agreed to work together with the goal of creating stability during a volatile time.

FILE: Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim (24) carries the ball away from Nebraska safety Marquel Dismuke (9), during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. Minnesota won 24-17.

St. Thomas women's soccer team ready for D-1 jump

The University of St. Thomas Tommies women's soccer team will be the first program to compete at home in Division I play for the school when they take on Northern Iowa on Tuesday evening on their campus.

MIAC approves a COVID-19 fall 2021 sports competition plan

The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) announced Monday that it has approved a COVID-19 fall sports competition plan for the upcoming 2021 fall semester.

NCAA recommends routine COVID testing only for unvaccinated

Unvaccinated college athletes should be tested weekly for COVID-19, wear masks in most situations and be quarantined if exposed to the virus, while vaccinated individuals should not be tested routinely, according to the NCAA's latest health and safety recommendations released Wednesday.

Gophers men's basketball adds local standout Pharrel Payne for 2022

The 6-foot-9 power forward of Park High School in Cottage Grove is a borderline Top-100 recruit who made a name for himself this summer in AAU. Payne announced his commitment on Twitter after wrapping up his official visit with Minnesota on Sunday.

Cole Caufield honored in Lake Elmo at Hobey Baker Golf Tourney

The 2021 Hobey Baker Memorial Golf Tournament was held at Royal Golf Club in Lake Elmo on Wednesday and featured the latest winner of the award, Cole Caufield from the University of Wisconsin. We caught up with Caufield.

Cole Caufield talks to KSTP-TV at the Hobey Baker Memorial Golf Tournament on Wednesday in Lake Elmo.

Gophers coach Fleck impressed with Clemson transfer Nyles Pinckney

After giving up 415 yards per game last season, the Gophers defense is looking for improvements across the board. That includes bringing in a graduate transfer from perennial powerhouse Clemson.

Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive lineman Nyles Pinckney stretches before their practice in Minneapolis.

Gophers volleyball ranked 7th in preseason poll

The University of Minnesota volleyball program has been ranked as the No. 7 team in the country in the American Volleyball Coaches Association's preseason poll.

The Gophers practiced on Friday ahead of their opener vs. Baylor on Aug. 27.

Q&A: Gophers volleyball coach Hugh McCutcheon

The Gophers volleyball team opens their season on Friday, Aug. 27 in Madison vs. Baylor. We were at practice on Friday and spoke with coach Hugh McCutcheon.

St. Thomas begins tenure as a Division I football program

The University of St. Thomas Tommies football team began their tenure as a Division I football program on a beautiful Tuesday afternoon at O'Shaughnessy Stadium on their campus.

Fleck provides progress report through first week of Gophers camp

The countdown to September 2 is on, with the Gophers early 14 point underdogs vs. Ohio State. Gophers coach P.J. Fleck met with reporters after practice over the weekend to provide a camp progress report.

The Gophers stretch before practice over the weekend at their practice facility.

Gophers Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson returns to Minnesota

Apple Valley's Gable Steveson returned home Sunday night after becoming the first Gopher wrestler in program history to win an Olympic gold medal.

Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson arrives home in Minnesota.

Bobby Bowden, led Florida State football dynasty, dies at 91

Hall of Fame college football coach Bobby Bowden has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was selected for the College Football Hall of Fame in 2006. He was 91 years old.

In this Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009 file photo, Florida State head football coach Bobby Bowden wears a dejected expression as he turns to leave Florida coach Urban Meyer after congratulating Meyer following Florida's 37-10 win over Florida during an NCAA football game in Gainesville ,Fla. The Hall of Fame college football coach Bobby Bowden has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Exuding charm and wit, Bowden led Florida State to two national championships and a record of 315-98-4 during his 34 seasons with the Seminoles. In all, Bowden had 377 wins during his 40 years in major college coaching. He was 91 years old.

Minnesota's Gable Steveson wins gold in Olympic 125 kg event

Gable Steveson, a Gopher from Apple Valley, has defeated Georgia’s Geno Petriashvili 10-8 to claim wrestling gold in the men’s freestyle 125-kilogram class.

United States' Gable Dan Steveson celebrates after defeating Georgia's Gennadij Cudinovic during their men's freestyle 125kg wrestling final match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Chiba, Japan.

Park Center's Braeden Carrington is Gopher basketball's first '22 commit

New Gopher basketball coach Ben Johnson has landed his first prospect from the state's loaded Class of 2022, earning a commitment from Park Center standout Braeden Carrington.

Park Center's Braeden Carrington is introduced at a game in March 2021

Gophers men's basketball to compete in Asheville Championship

The University of Minnesota men's basketball program will compete in the inaugural Asheville Championship on Nov. 12 and 14 in Asheville, North Carolina.

Gopher football players discuss expectations for 2021 season

The Gopher football team met with the media Tuesday on the eve of their first practice ahead of the 2021 season

P.J. Fleck previews 2021 Gopher Football season

Gopher football head coach P.J. Fleck held his season-opening press conference Tuesday morning as his team begins practice ahead of the 2021 season...

Gophers women to play Paige Bueckers and UCONN in November

The Gophers women's basketball team will play former Hopkins high school and UCONN star guard Paige Bueckers and the Huskies in November in a tournament in the Bahamas.

UConn guard and Hopkins alum Paige Bueckers, center, drives to the basket between Baylor defenders Queen Egbo (25) and DiJonai Carrington (21) during the first half of a college basketball game in the Elite Eight.

Coordinators Rossi and Sanford preview Gophers game vs. Ohio St.

Fleck previews Gophers' opener against Ohio State

University of St. Thomas cancels home-opening football game due to COVID protocols

St. Thomas women's soccer earns draw in university's Division I debut

ACC, Big Ten, Pac-12 ally to 'protect the collegiate model'

St. Thomas women's soccer team ready for D-1 jump

MIAC approves a COVID-19 fall 2021 sports competition plan

NCAA recommends routine COVID testing only for unvaccinated

Gophers men's basketball adds local standout Pharrel Payne for 2022

Cole Caufield honored in Lake Elmo at Hobey Baker Golf Tourney

Gophers coach Fleck impressed with Clemson transfer Nyles Pinckney

Gophers volleyball ranked 7th in preseason poll

Q&A: Gophers volleyball coach Hugh McCutcheon

St. Thomas begins tenure as a Division I football program

Fleck provides progress report through first week of Gophers camp

Gophers Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson returns to Minnesota

Bobby Bowden, led Florida State football dynasty, dies at 91

Minnesota's Gable Steveson wins gold in Olympic 125 kg event

Park Center's Braeden Carrington is Gopher basketball's first '22 commit

Gophers men's basketball to compete in Asheville Championship

Gopher football players discuss expectations for 2021 season

P.J. Fleck previews 2021 Gopher Football season

Gophers women to play Paige Bueckers and UCONN in November

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