Colleges
September 30, 2021
Hope Adebayo rushed for 75 yards and a touchdown last week in St. Thomas’ 36-0 win over Butler.

Preview: St. Thomas football visits struggling San Diego

The Tommies' first road game in the Pioneer League is against the Toreros, who have been the best team in the conference for a decade. But this year, they're 0-4.
Colleges
September 30, 2021
St. Thomas linebacker Jack Mohler (40) is part of a defense that has allowed just seven touchdowns through five games.

Preview: St. Thomas football travels to Florida to face Stetson

The Tommies are back on the road this week, this time to the East Coast.
Colleges
September 30, 2021
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St. Cloud State wrestler charged with felony assault

Ezayah Gomez Oropeza of Burnsville is facing a felony charge after allegedly repeatedly hitting another student and causing multiple fractures to the student's nasal bone and sinus walls.
Colleges
September 30, 2021
St. Cloud State wrestler arrested in alleged assault of student

St. Cloud State wrestler arrested in alleged assault of student

The university tweeted the suspect had been suspended from his team.
Colleges
September 28, 2021
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Former Gophers coach Kill suffers concussion during postgame melee at TCU

Video appeared to show Jerry Kill knocked down by his own players.
Colleges
September 25, 2021
Ravi Alston, a St. John’s star as receiver Saturday, with mom Tyrisa & girlfriend Kiana Reedy on the field after Saturday’s game.

Reusse: MIAC turns a page, with familiar script in St. John's and Bethel

The Johnnies edged the Royals 31-25 at Collegeville in an entertaining game that concluded with a shootout.
Colleges
September 25, 2021
Butler running back Kavon Samuels (6) was brought down by St. Thomas wide receiver Isaiah Hall (1) as he ran the ball in the first quarter.

Neal: St. Thomas impresses in Division I home debut, and awes veteran

Also in the weekly 3-2 pitch: Kirill Kaprizov impresses again, a salute to Justin Morneau and (not so optimistic) predictions for the Twins final week and Vikings-Seahawks.
September 25, 2021

St. Thomas impresses in Division I home debut, and awes veteran

Also in the weekly 3-2 pitch: Kirill Kaprizov impresses again, a salute to Justin Morneau and (not so optimistic) predictions for the Twins final week and Vikings-Seahawks.
Colleges
September 24, 2021
O’Shaughnessy Stadium at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul.

St. Thomas campus preps for first Division I football home game

The campus attitude toward the team reflects what coach Glenn Caruso has seen from his players: A willingness to take on a new challenge.
Colleges
September 24, 2021
Butler Bulldogs running back AJ Deinhart (21) was brought down by North Dakota State Bison cornerback Josh Hayes (14) as he ran the ball in the first

Gameday preview: St. Thomas vs. Butler

The Tommies welcome the Bulldogs to St. Paul for their first home game since 2019 and first conference game as a football member of the Pioneer League.
Gophers
September 24, 2021
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Police recover University of Minnesota alum's stolen tailgating 'Fan Van'

The maroon-and-gold van was tracked down in Golden Valley and retrieved Thursday. No arrests have been announced. The van had been missing since Saturday.
Colleges
September 24, 2021
St. John’s wide receiver Jimmy Buck (11) celebrates with tight end Alec Ganz (89) following Ganz’s 57-yard touchdown reception in the Johnnies’

St. John's and Bethel open a new era in MIAC football

The No. 6 Johnnies and No. 13 Royals highlight the first weekend of divisional football for the conference.
Gophers
September 23, 2021
Notre Dame quarterback Jack Coan

For Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame, all eyes will be on Jack Coan

College Football Insider: The Fighting Irish quarterback will face the team he led to a 10-4 record just two years ago, when the teams meet at Soldier Field.
Gophers
September 22, 2021
“What happened is the worst that can be,” Bob Motzko says “The outpouring of love and support, from Minnesota, from hockey and its people, has b

Reusse: 'There is no end to this loss.' Motzko shares pain, support after son's death

The death of 20-year-old Mack Motzko, who died in a car crash in July involving an allegedly impaired driver, brought an outpouring of love that the U hockey coach has cherished.
Sports
September 20, 2021
Football Across Minnesota will be published online on startribune.com every Monday night this fall and winter.

7:15 p.m.: Week 2 of Football Across Minnesota with Chip Scoggins

Scoggins is taking us on a tour of football stories and topics in our state every Monday night this fall and winter, and his second column of the season will be posted at 7:15 p.m.
Colleges
September 19, 2021

St. Thomas thumped 44-3 by Northern Iowa in first FCS action

No. 18 Northern Iowa capitalized on five takeaways, including two interceptions by former Gophers cornerback Benny Sapp, to rout St. Thomas.
Colleges
September 18, 2021

Minnesota small college football roundup

In the NSIC, Minnesota Duluth, ranked No. 13 in Division II, built a 23-point halftime lead and then held on for a 29-23 victory over host Winona State on Saturday.
Colleges
September 17, 2021
St. Thomas quarterback Tommy Dolan (foreground)

St. Thomas faces a welcome-to-FCS moment Saturday at Northern Iowa

The Tommies are heavy underdogs heading into their first FCS game against the No. 18-ranked Panthers.
Gophers
September 17, 2021
LSU’s Tiger Stadium

Three more road trips that Gophers football should seek

This week's Gophers road trip to Colorado is attractive. Randy Johnson has three more than he'd like to see.
Gophers
September 17, 2021
Iowa running back Tyler Goodson

Big Ten Power Rankings: Hawkeyes climb to No. 1

Ohio State fell two spots, and Iowa climbed to the top in Randy Johnson's latest power rankings.