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Scoggins: Gophers freshmen lend more than a hand in victory over Illinois
Four true freshmen saved the Gophers with critical contributions that turned a potentially disheartening loss into a 32-23 victory against Illinois at TCF Bank Stadium.
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Gophers use clock well against Illinois at end of first half
The Gophers scored on Illinois just before the half on a 15-play drive.
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Gophers notes: Banged-up Leidner adamant he'll play against Wisconsin
Mitch Leidner was left bloodied and limping after Saturday's win but insists he'll play next week.
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Game highlights: Gophers vs. Illinois
The Gophers won 32-23 over the Illini on Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium.
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Gophers-Illinois game recap
A look back at Saturday's game.
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Gameday preview: Gophers basketball vs. Texas Tech
The Gophers take on former coach Tubby Smith in their Puerto Rico Tip-Off finale
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Chart: Shannon Brooks' big day
Shannon Brooks eclipsed 170 yards rushing for the second time this season.
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Gallery: Gophers 32, Illinois 23
A late touchdown run seals the victory for the Gophers over Illinois, 32-23 at TCF Bank Stadium, November 21, 2015.
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Gophers' win sets up Sunday game with Tubby Smith's Texas Tech
Richard Pitino will go up against his predecessor as Gophers coach on Sunday in Puerto Rico after their teams won losers' bracket games in Puerto Rico.
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Freshman Rashad Still is the Gophers' playful playmaker
The true freshman caught six passes for 41 yards and a touchdown two weeks ago at Ohio State. He has 15 catches for 180 yards on the season.
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Cameranesi gets hat trick to lead Gophers' women's hockey
The No. 3 Gophers won 6-3 over Yale in nonconference women's hockey Friday night at Ridder Arena.
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Gophers lose to Loyola Marymount in second round of NCAA women's soccer tournament
Loyola Marymount defeated the Gophers women's soccer team 1-0 on Friday afternoon in an NCAA second-round match.
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Mitch Leidner is beat up but not beat down
Mitch Leidner's toughness helps him change perceptions from the beginning of the year.
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Banham's 30 points leads Gophers over Maine
The senior guard is nearing the program's career scoring record.
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Gophers cross-country teams aim to stay fast in Louisville
The NCAA cross-country championship races are Saturday in Louisville.
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Gophers postgame: Not pretty but Minnesota overcomes foul trouble
The Gophers shot 13 three-pointers in the win but went stagnant in stretches.
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College Football Insider: Teams at 5-7 could make bowl season
Gophers among teams that could finish below .500 and still get an invite.
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Q&A with Illinois beat writer Bob Asmussen
Illinois plays the Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday at 11 a.m.
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- UConn, Kentucky among those with big changes through transfers in college basketball's portal window
- National 3-point shooting leader Koby Brea becomes the 5th transfer this week to land at Kentucky
- UNC's RJ Davis is returning to school for a 5th season. He was an AP 1st-team All-American last year
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