Duluth
Appeals court tosses discrimination lawsuit from three former UMD coaches
A state appeals court shot down a discrimination lawsuit from three former coaches at the University of Minnesota Duluth, though it does not affect the $4.2 million a federal court previously awarded to former women's hockey coach Shannon Miller.
Gophers
Lance puts on a show for 34,544 at Target Field in NDSU's 57-10 rout
Redshirt freshman Trey Lance completed 10 of 11 passes for 185 yards and four touchdowns and added 116 rushing yards, including TD runs of 61 and 33 yards.
Sports
College football 2019: It's a quarterback shuffle at the top
Five of the top contenders for a national title have quarterbacks who began their college career at a different school.
Gophers
Bison invasion: 35,000 fans expected for NDSU opener at Target Field
The Twin Cities area has more than 15,000 North Dakota State alumni, so there's a built-in fan base that can augment the caravan that will travel down I-94 from Fargo.
Colleges
College football predictions: Heisman contenders, best games and playoff picks
The five best players, the five best games and the four best teams. Like predictions? Here ya go.
Gophers
Chip Scoggins' 19 thoughts on 2019 in college football
The Star Tribune columnist and self-professed college football nut makes some observations about the upcoming season.
Gophers
Reusse: South Dakota State's 'Coach Stig' turns uncertainty into success
Coach John Stiegelmeier, who brings his SDSU team to face the Gophers on Thursday, has turned his program from a mediocre football presence in Division II to a national contender in FCS.
Gophers
Reusse: Jackrabbits bringing 'Big Ten commitment' to battle with Gophers
South Dakota State made the move to Division I and along with that came the kind of facilities, including a $65 million football stadium, that you'd expect to see at a bigger-name school.
Gophers
Dropping college football attendance is not just a Gophers thing
Numbers are down around the nation on autumn Saturdays, and even big-time programs are not immune to the concern.
Gophers
Atop the Big Ten, big change is taking shape this football season
In the eight-year history of the Big Ten Championship Game, red and green have been the it colors. That could be about to change in 2019.
Gophers
Megan Ryan's five Big Ten players to watch
Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor has that Heisman Trophy look.
Gophers
Megan Ryan's picks in the Big Ten
Our Gophers football beat writer projects how the 14 teams will finish.
Sports
Ohio State's Cornell, of Cretin-Derham Hall, hopes to live up to prep hype
Jashon Cornell, the nation's former No. 1 recruit, hopes to start at DT at Ohio State.
Colleges
Spielman could break Nebraska's receiving records as a junior
No Cornhusker has ever won the Biletnikoff Award, given to the nation's best receiver. But JD Spielman is primed for a big season
Colleges
Eden Prairie pass-rusher Johnson picked Georgia from long list of schools who wanted him
Georgia beat out Jermaine Johnson's home state team, the Gophers — as well as USC, Texas, Oregon et al — coming out of community college.
Colleges
College football players from Minnesota to watch in 2019
Here are 10 players to watch from Minnesota this college football season.
Sports
Reusse: Bennetts' deaths will have Cobbers filled with sadness for a long time
Football coach Terry Horan: Barry Bennett, a gentle giant, and Concordia's all-time greatest athlete.
Gophers
Reusse: Minnesota volleyball player's drive leads to top Division II award
Growing up in rural Minnesota, Taylor Reiss established herself as a volleyball star who took on the role of much bigger players in college. "She was over-the-top in wanting to win," one of her coaches said.
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