The Gophers’ most likely destinations after a 7-5 regular season are the Rate Bowl, Music City Bowl and GameAbove Sports Bowl.
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Souhan: Brenda Frese, returning to face Gophers, is a rare case
Maryland women’s basketball coach Brenda Frese will be at Williams Arena on Sunday. She continues to have success after leaving Minnesota.
AuthoredJim Souhan
AuthoredJim SouhanDecember 5, 2025
Minneapolis native Emmett Johnson earns Big Ten award
The Nebraska standout from Holy Angels was named the conference’s best running back after rushing for 1,451 yards this season.
December 4, 2025
Scoggins: Déjà vu visits the ol’ Barn as Gophers upset Indiana in Big Ten opener
Missing three of their top players, and on a three-game losing streak, the U found something special in tripping the unbeaten Hoosiers.
AuthoredChip Scoggins
AuthoredChip ScogginsDecember 4, 2025
'I’ve always wanted to play for the Gophers': Defensive lineman glad he's staying home
Forest Lake's Howie Johnson made his longstanding commitment to the Gophers official on Wednesday.
December 4, 2025
Gophers 2026 recruiting class might be Fleck’s best
Minnesota signed 31 prep recruits Wednesday, including several in-state standouts, to build a strong foundation for the future of the program.
December 3, 2025
Gophers defensive end Anthony Smith honored by Big Ten
Safety Koi Perich and punter Tom Weston were among the other six Gophers who earned all-conference honors Wednesday.
December 3, 2025
Who have the Gophers signed on early National Signing Day?
Highlighted by four-star Minnesota athletes Howie Johnson and Roman Voss, P.J. Fleck has an opportunity to ink his best recruiting class throughout his time with the Gophers.
December 3, 2025
Gophers starting point guard Chansey Willis Jr. expected to miss rest of season
Chansey Willis Jr., who leads the team with 17 steals, suffered a foot injury against Stanford. The Gophers open the Big Ten season Wednesday.
December 2, 2025
P.J. Fleck’s early work pays off with strong 2026 Gophers football recruiting class
The Gophers’ 10th recruiting class under coach P.J. Fleck is shaping up to be their best, with several local standouts dotting the 31-player group.
December 2, 2025
Gophers women’s basketball dominates at home against Samford
The Gophers led 35-9 at halftime to improve to 5-0 at Williams Arena on the season.
December 2, 2025
Gophers star John Nestor earns Big Ten accolade
The transfer from Iowa was named Big Ten defensive player of the week after intercepting two passes and recovering a fumble in Minnesota’s 17-7 win over Wisconsin.
December 1, 2025
Gophers will play host to Fairfield, could face St. Thomas in second round of NCAA volleyball tournament
The Tommies’ first trip to an NCAA tournament as a Division I program will take them across the Twin Cities to Maturi Pavilion, where they will face Iowa State.
December 1, 2025
