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Chart: Getting to know the Gophers' Rodney Smith and Shannon Brooks
A closer look at the Gophers' top two running backs from Georgia.
Richard Pitino on Norwood Teague, his raise and his starting lineup
Richard Pitino met with the media Friday and addressed several subjects, including fired athletic director Norwood Teague: "He believed in me, and that's something I won't forget."
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Northwestern's scheme will test Gophers
Northwestern quickly alternates between using zero, one or two running backs, and one or two tight ends.
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Big Ten Football Insider: Race for wild West goes five deep
The Big Ten West has five seemingly legitimate contenders: Wisconsin, Iowa, Northwestern, Nebraska and the Gophers.
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No. 1 Gophers edge Penn State in women's hockey
The Gophers eked out a win, beating Penn State 2-0 in their season opener at Pegula Ice Arena with an empty-net goal in the last minute.
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Poll: Which sports story will you be following most closely this weekend?
A lot of big things are happening in the next few days. What are you following most closely?
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Big Ten Power Poll
Who stacks up behind Ohio State?
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Big Ten short takes
A quick look around the Big Ten.
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Boddy-Calhoun questionable for Gophers; Croft listed as backup QB
A few notables from the Gophers' latest depth chart and injury report leading up to Saturday's Big Ten opener at Northwestern.
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Poock to return Saturday, Johnson progressing, Boddy-Calhoun questionable
The Gophers are healing up a bit but still have a ways to go heading into Saturday's game against Northwestern.
Vikings welcome former Gophers standout Brock Vereen
Former Gophers standout safety Brock Vereen signed with the Vikings and arrived at Winter Park on Thursday, just two days after being released by the Chicago Bears. He'll be assigned to the practice squad.
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Northwestern football not wilting this season
The Wildcats' ability to move past obstacles is a big part of why they are 4-0 and the biggest surprise in the Big Ten West. Minnesota travels to Evanston on Saturday.
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Hartman: Regents expected to approve U sports facilities plan next week
Indications are the Board of Regents will approve the building plan at next week's meetings.
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Gophers sweep Northwestern in home volleyball opener
Minnesota continued its strong start to Big Ten play Wednesday, blanking Northwestern 3-0 two days after bouncing up to No. 16 in this week's American Volleyball Coaches Association poll.
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Freshman, senior expected to lead No. 1 Gophers women's hockey
Senior veteran Hannah Brandt and hotshot freshman Sarah Potomak are expected to lead defending champion Minnesota on its charge for a fourth national title in five years.
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Gophers notes: Veteran running backs find playing time elusive
The Gophers have two freshmen entrenched at tailback, in Rodney Smith and Shannon Brooks, but coach Jerry Kill said he's not concerned that this might create discontent among the team's older running backs.
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Wildcats watch: Three things to know about Northwestern
A closer look at the Wildcats.
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Gophers basketball to host men's, women's doubleheader to open season
Both the women's team and the men's team open their regular seasons on Friday, Nov. 13, at Williams Arena. One ticket will cover both games.
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Can Gophers guard Mason build on impressive freshman year?
At last season's end, it was clear that Nate Mason had been critical to the six Big Ten wins the down-and-out Gophers were able to manage.
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Around the Region
- G Javian McCollum transferring to Georgia Tech after leading Oklahoma hoops in scoring
- QB Jaden Rashada transfers to Georgia after leaving Arizona State
- Reggie Bush plans to continue his fight against the NCAA after the return of his Heisman Trophy
- Reggie Bush is reinstated as 2005 Heisman Trophy winner, with organizers citing NIL rule changes
- Former Green Bay player Kayla Karius leaves South Dakota to return to her alma mater as coach
- Longtime Hawkeyes football broadcaster Ed Podolak steps down from his radio analyst role
- Hailey Van Lith trying to make US Olympic 3x3 team; next college choice to come soon
- Sign of the times: NCAA approves coach-to-player helmet communication for 2024 football season
- UConn freshman Stephon Castle declares for NBA draft and becomes school's second one-and-done player
- FedEx pledges $25 million over 5 years in NIL program for University of Memphis athletes
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