Gophers
November 9, 2017
Wisconsin forward Ethan Happ

Five must-watch early games in college basketball

No. 1 Duke vs. No. 2 Michigan State on Tuesday is as good as it gets.
Gophers
November 9, 2017
Freshman guard Isaiah Washington drove for a basket against Bakary Konate during a Gophers scrimmage Sunday. Washington scored 20 points.

Which of these 5 bold Gophers basketball predictions come true?

We challenged college basketball writer Marcus Fuller to argue both sides of five bold preseason predictions for Richard Pitino's squad.
Gophers
November 9, 2017
Stanford forward Reid Travis (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, in Tucson, Ariz.

Reid Travis and four more Minnesotans to watch in college basketball

The DeLaSalle product could be an All-America.
Gophers
November 9, 2017
Duke's Grayson Allen (3) dribbles while Gary Trent Jr. (2) defends during the Blue-White scrimmage in the NCAA college basketball team's Countdown to

Another Minnesotan hopes to lead Duke to another national title

Tyus Jones would have been a Blue Devils senior this season. Instead, he's a Wolves guard, and his former Apple Valley teammate Gary Trent Jr. is a key part of a loaded Duke team.
Gophers
November 9, 2017
Miles Bridges might be your player of the year come March. (Associated Press photo)

The best 5 players in college basketball? Here's Marcus Fuller's take

Gophers
November 9, 2017

Minnesota college football weekly update

Gophers
November 9, 2017
FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2017, file photo, Wisconsin running back Bradrick Shaw runs past Utah State's Ja'Marcus Ingram during the second half of an NC

Big Ten power rankings: Welcome to the top, Wisconsin

As the lone undefeated team in the conference, the Badgers sit on top.
Gophers
November 9, 2017

Baker Mayfield beating out two Big Ten backs for Heisman Trophy lead spot

With Heisman Trophy ballots due Dec. 4, here are five players who have the best shot at hoisting the stiff-armed trophy.
Gophers
November 9, 2017
FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2017, file photo, Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst reacts after a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football

Could an undefeated Wisconsin get left out of College Football Playoff?

At 9-0, Wisconsin is the last unbeaten team in the Big Ten. But its less-than-grueling nonconference schedule and a weaker-than-expected Big Ten West means the Badgers are getting little love from committee.
Gophers
November 9, 2017
Michigan wide receiver Kekoa Crawford (1) is brought down by Minnesota linebacker Blake Cashman during the first quarteron Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, at

Here's why Fleck wants '125 Blake Cashmans' on Gophers roster

Coach P.J. Fleck sees Cashman as an example of what he wants in every player, which is why he's been earning more playing time with the Gophers.
Gophers
November 8, 2017
Minnesota fans cheered on the Gophers football team as they took on the Buffalo Bulls at TCF Bank Stadium, Thursday, August 31, 2017 in Minneapolis, M

Gophers graduation rate hits highest mark in school history

Nineteen of the Gophers' 21 teams had the same or higher graduation rates over last year.
Gophers
November 7, 2017
Fired Nebraska head coach Mike Riley

Gophers vs. Nebraska: Get to know the (struggling!) Cornhuskers

Nebraska was picked to be a preseason contender for the Big Ten West title, but the Cornhuskers are 4-5 and 3-3 in the Big Ten.
Sports
November 5, 2017

Minnesota State Mankato clinches at least tie for NSIC overall and South titles

Minnesota State Mankato defeated Wayne State (Neb.) 48-27.
Sports
November 5, 2017

St. Thomas routs Gustavus to clinch at least tie for MIAC title

St. Thomas clinched its sixth title in eight seasons by beating Gustavus Adolphus 58-7.
Gophers
November 4, 2017

Gophers women's hockey beats Minnesota State Mankato for 36th time in a row

The Gophers got goals from six players.
Gophers
November 4, 2017
Gophers men's hockey coach Don Lucia.

Gophers edge Michigan State on Brent Gates Jr.'s goal

The junior gave the U a 2-0 lead over Michigan State late in the second period.
Sports
November 4, 2017

Friday's college hockey roundup

Gophers
November 3, 2017
Minnesota's linebacker Thomas Barber celebrated his fumble recovery with defensive back Duke McGhee against Middle Tennessee in September.

'Baby' of the Barber family has become Gophers tackling machine

Sophomore linebacker with the famous last name leads the Big Ten in solo tackles, and leads the Barbers (Mom says) in kindness.
Gophers
November 3, 2017
November 20, 1977 Marion Barber crossed the goal line Saturday for the only touchdown Minnesota needed. November 19, 1977 Bruce Bisping, Minneapolis S

Meet the Barbers: First family of Gophers football

A look at the Barber family and their influence on Gophers football:
Local
November 3, 2017
Minnesota fans cheered on the Gophers football team as they took on the Buffalo Bulls at TCF Bank Stadium, Thursday, August 31, 2017 in Minneapolis, M

Tax deductions for college sports season-ticket plans could get wiped out

GOP tax reform bill targets deductions; Gophers, other schools could feel impact.