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Reusse: How Gophers ended up playing in Phoenix is mysterious
This is the first Guaranteed Rate Bowl, but the Gophers have been in this game several times before.
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Durr finishes Gophers career having made many plays, memories
Cornerback Coney Durr's top moments include two Minnesota victories over Wisconsin to win Paul Bunyan's Axe.
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Gophers-West Virginia game recap
Daniel Faalele, the Gophers' 380-pound left tackle, not only lined up as a fullback and scored on a 2-yard touchdown run, but he consistently gashed the West Virginia defense to help the Gophers surpass 200 yards on the ground.
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Fleck gets fitting finale in bowl game for 'special team'
The outgoing group produced a 29-16 record over the past four seasons
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Gophers coach reminds players virus threat 'is real'
Ben Johnson and the Gophers men's basketball team has been able to maneuver around major COVID-19 issues so far this season as Minnesota prepares to play Alcorn State on Wednesday.
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Gophers-Alcorn State men's basketball game preview
Ben Johnson's team has gotten off to a hot start in his first season as head coach, but it still can't afford to overlook a team, including Wednesday vs. Alcorn State (1-11).
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Tonight's Guaranteed Rate Bowl game offers intriguing story lines
The Gophers close their season against West Virginia in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl on Tuesday night in Phoenix. It's a late one, with a 9:15 p.m. Central start on ESPN.
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Desert dreams: Fleck likes where Gophers are headed in Year 5
Tuesday's Guaranteed Rate Bowl will be the third bowl game for the Gophers under coach P.J. Fleck, and he's determined to keep them running toward more.
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Souhan: Gophers bowl could be first step toward bigger things in 2022
Coach P.J. Fleck has some firepower returning for next season, including the coordinator who had the offense humming in 2019.
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Gophers will see a familiar name at quarterback for West Virginia
Mountaineers signal-caller Jarret Doege will battle Minnesota in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl. His older brother, Seth, led Texas Tech to a bowl win over the Gophers in 2012.
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9:15 p.m.: Guaranteed Rate Bowl TV/radio, news updates, statistics and more
This may not be the bowl game of the Gophers dreams, but the Guaranteed Rate Bowl in Phoenix provides a match-up against a Big 12 opponent and a warm weather destination.
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Gophers' Mafe announces Tuesday's game will be his last for Minnesota
Former Hopkins standout Boye Mafe will begin his pro career after playing in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl. He has accepted an invitation to the Senior Bowl.
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Gophers women's basketball vs. Northwestern on Friday is canceled
Northwestern has players in COVID-19 protocols, so the teams are looking into rescheduling.
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Gophers vs. West Virginia: 3 story lines, 2 key matchups, 1 prediction
Heading into the Guaranteed Rate Bowl, the Gophers have been on a nice roll defensively and will see how things shake out offensively after a change of play callers.
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Gophers leading linebackers tackle running backs and rom-coms
Hard-hitting teammates Mariano Sori-Marin and Jack Gibbens lead the team in tackles and share a guilty pleasure: romantic comedies.
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Gophers, West Virginia prep for Guaranteed Rate Bowl, keep eye on virus
Neither team is letting its guard down, but so far the Gophers and Mountaineers do not have a coronavirus case ahead of Tuesday night's game in Phoenix.
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Neal's 3-2 Pitch: COVID approaches, varying widely and wildly, leave the sports world open to threats
It's clear there's no consensus, and it's clear some leagues and leaders are doing far more than others to stay safe.
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Gophers freshman cornerback Justin Walley is up for any challenge
With a brother who plays receiver for Mississippi State, Walley had plenty of practice long before he made the trip north to play for the Gophers.
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Minnesota pride: Gophers establish strong homegrown connections under Ben Johnson
With Minnesota ties running throughout the team, the Gophers have generated even more buzz with their 10-1 start.
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