Ryan Burns
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2027 Moorhead (Minn.) receiver David Mack already holds a #Gophers offer, and the in-state school is recruiting him hard.
"I feel really good about Minnesota. They're definitely one of my top schools, if not the top school on my list."
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"I feel really good about Minnesota. They're definitely one of my top schools, if not the top school on my list."
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Minnesota continue to make waves with Moorhead wide receiver David Mack
Minnesota continue to make waves with Moorhead wide receiver David Mack
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February 2, 2026 at 4:52 PM
2027 Moorhead (Minn.) receiver David Mack already holds a #Gophers offer, and the in-state school is recruiting him hard.
"I feel really good about Minnesota. They're definitely one of my top schools, if not the top school on my list."
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"I feel really good about Minnesota. They're definitely one of my top schools, if not the top school on my list."
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The #Gophers extended an offer to Lennox (S.D.) tight end Drake Mikkelsen over the weekend, and it's a Big Ten offer that he's pumped about.
"I've loved Minnesota when I visited, so it's a major feeling of accomplishment for me."
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"I've loved Minnesota when I visited, so it's a major feeling of accomplishment for me."
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Minnesota extends an offer to 2027 South Dakota tight end Drake Mikkelsen
Minnesota extends an offer to 2027 South Dakota tight end Drake Mikkelsen
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February 2, 2026 at 4:49 PM
The #Gophers extended an offer to Lennox (S.D.) tight end Drake Mikkelsen over the weekend, and it's a Big Ten offer that he's pumped about.
"I've loved Minnesota when I visited, so it's a major feeling of accomplishment for me."
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"I've loved Minnesota when I visited, so it's a major feeling of accomplishment for me."
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The #Gophers are making a play for 2027 Arizona receiver Donovan McNabb Jr. (yes, you're that old), who holds 20 offers and made it to a Minnesota game last fall.
"I feel highly of them as of recently."
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"I feel highly of them as of recently."
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Minnesota is standing out to 2027 Arizona receiver Donovan McNabb Jr.
Minnesota is standing out to 2027 Arizona receiver Donovan McNabb Jr.
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February 2, 2026 at 4:48 PM
The #Gophers are making a play for 2027 Arizona receiver Donovan McNabb Jr. (yes, you're that old), who holds 20 offers and made it to a Minnesota game last fall.
"I feel highly of them as of recently."
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"I feel highly of them as of recently."
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#Gophers quarterback commit Furian Inferrera suffered a knee injury in the early part of his junior season that he's working diligently to come back from for a strong senior season.
"The future's bright and I'm excited to be a part of that."
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"The future's bright and I'm excited to be a part of that."
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Minnesota quarterback commit Furian Inferrera is working his way back to full health
Minnesota quarterback commit Furian Inferrera is working his way back to full health
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February 2, 2026 at 4:46 PM
#Gophers quarterback commit Furian Inferrera suffered a knee injury in the early part of his junior season that he's working diligently to come back from for a strong senior season.
"The future's bright and I'm excited to be a part of that."
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"The future's bright and I'm excited to be a part of that."
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A breakdown of the #Gophers 2026 game-by-game schedule.
- Seattle in late September
- An alternating road/home conference slate
- Only one bye week, but Minnesota gets it to prepare for a rivalry game
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- Seattle in late September
- An alternating road/home conference slate
- Only one bye week, but Minnesota gets it to prepare for a rivalry game
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A game-by-game look at Minnesota Football's 2026 schedule
A game-by-game look at Minnesota Football's 2026 schedule
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January 27, 2026 at 10:55 PM
A breakdown of the #Gophers 2026 game-by-game schedule.
- Seattle in late September
- An alternating road/home conference slate
- Only one bye week, but Minnesota gets it to prepare for a rivalry game
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- Seattle in late September
- An alternating road/home conference slate
- Only one bye week, but Minnesota gets it to prepare for a rivalry game
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He's been at practices and games, plus he camped over the summer. Now Moorhead junior quarterback Jett Feeney has earned a #Gophers offer following his visit from P.J. Fleck today.
"This is a big one."
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"This is a big one."
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Minnesota offers 2027 Moorhead quarterback Jett Feeney
Minnesota offers 2027 Moorhead quarterback Jett Feeney
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January 27, 2026 at 9:42 PM
He's been at practices and games, plus he camped over the summer. Now Moorhead junior quarterback Jett Feeney has earned a #Gophers offer following his visit from P.J. Fleck today.
"This is a big one."
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"This is a big one."
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Which of the 19 portal adds do I see making the most significant impact in 2026 for the #Gophers?
I like 'tiering' for that type of January exercise, so here's my 'way too early' look.
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I like 'tiering' for that type of January exercise, so here's my 'way too early' look.
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Tiering out the 2026 impact of Minnesota Gopher Football's incoming transfer class
Tiering out the 2026 impact of Minnesota Gopher Football's incoming transfer class
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January 21, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Which of the 19 portal adds do I see making the most significant impact in 2026 for the #Gophers?
I like 'tiering' for that type of January exercise, so here's my 'way too early' look.
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I like 'tiering' for that type of January exercise, so here's my 'way too early' look.
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The #Gophers staff went by to see the top in-state 2027 and Minnesota commit Eli Diane on Monday.
He details his battle back from injury and his work towards early enrollment.
"It feels like I really belong here, and I'm excited to be a part of the Gopher team."
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He details his battle back from injury and his work towards early enrollment.
"It feels like I really belong here, and I'm excited to be a part of the Gopher team."
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January 21, 2026 at 4:14 PM
The #Gophers staff went by to see the top in-state 2027 and Minnesota commit Eli Diane on Monday.
He details his battle back from injury and his work towards early enrollment.
"It feels like I really belong here, and I'm excited to be a part of the Gopher team."
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He details his battle back from injury and his work towards early enrollment.
"It feels like I really belong here, and I'm excited to be a part of the Gopher team."
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17 members of the #Gophers 2026 high school recruiting class have enrolled early and will be a part of winter workouts and spring ball.
A look at their background and their new numbers for Minnesota.
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A look at their background and their new numbers for Minnesota.
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A look at the 17 high school early enrollees for Minnesota Gopher Football
A look at the 17 high school early enrollees for Minnesota Gopher Football
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January 20, 2026 at 6:23 PM
17 members of the #Gophers 2026 high school recruiting class have enrolled early and will be a part of winter workouts and spring ball.
A look at their background and their new numbers for Minnesota.
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A look at their background and their new numbers for Minnesota.
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The #Gophers are still full steam ahead in their pursuit of 2027 Shakopee defender Blake Betton.
Betton details his most recent visit from the Minnesota staff.
"They're doing all the right things."
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Betton details his most recent visit from the Minnesota staff.
"They're doing all the right things."
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January 20, 2026 at 6:21 PM
The #Gophers are still full steam ahead in their pursuit of 2027 Shakopee defender Blake Betton.
Betton details his most recent visit from the Minnesota staff.
"They're doing all the right things."
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Betton details his most recent visit from the Minnesota staff.
"They're doing all the right things."
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The #Gophers are finishing up with the transfer portal, so it's time to examine how it all fits.
Here's my look at the portal additions on defense for Minnesota, and what my expectations look like heading into spring ball.
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Here's my look at the portal additions on defense for Minnesota, and what my expectations look like heading into spring ball.
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Examining how Minnesota's transfer portal class on defense fits into the 2026 roster
Examining how Minnesota's transfer portal class on defense fits into the 2026 roster
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January 14, 2026 at 4:01 PM
The #Gophers are finishing up with the transfer portal, so it's time to examine how it all fits.
Here's my look at the portal additions on defense for Minnesota, and what my expectations look like heading into spring ball.
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Here's my look at the portal additions on defense for Minnesota, and what my expectations look like heading into spring ball.
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The #Gophers are finishing up with the transfer portal, so it's time to examine how it all fits.
Here's my look at the portal additions on offense for Minnesota, and what my expectations look like heading into spring ball.
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Here's my look at the portal additions on offense for Minnesota, and what my expectations look like heading into spring ball.
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Examining how Minnesota's transfer portal class on offense fits into the 2026 roster
Examining how Minnesota's transfer portal class on offense fits into the 2026 roster
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January 12, 2026 at 4:29 PM
The #Gophers are finishing up with the transfer portal, so it's time to examine how it all fits.
Here's my look at the portal additions on offense for Minnesota, and what my expectations look like heading into spring ball.
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Here's my look at the portal additions on offense for Minnesota, and what my expectations look like heading into spring ball.
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Elon running back T.J. Thomas was out to dinner on Saturday night when the #Gophers called.
A couple of hours later, he was committed to Minnesota.
Thomas details the chaos of transfer portal recruiting and how he became a Gopher.
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A couple of hours later, he was committed to Minnesota.
Thomas details the chaos of transfer portal recruiting and how he became a Gopher.
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Elon transfer running back T.J. Thomas details how he became a Golden Gopher
Elon transfer running back T.J. Thomas details how he became a Golden Gopher
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January 12, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Elon running back T.J. Thomas was out to dinner on Saturday night when the #Gophers called.
A couple of hours later, he was committed to Minnesota.
Thomas details the chaos of transfer portal recruiting and how he became a Gopher.
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A couple of hours later, he was committed to Minnesota.
Thomas details the chaos of transfer portal recruiting and how he became a Gopher.
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The #Gophers are set to hire New Mexico's Daniel Da Prato as its new Special Teams coordinator, a source confirmed to @247Sports. @andygreder.bsky.social had it first.
The Lobos special teams ranked 13th best in CFB this fall, per Bill Connelly's SP+.
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The Lobos special teams ranked 13th best in CFB this fall, per Bill Connelly's SP+.
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Minnesota is set to hire New Mexico's Daniel Da Prato as its new Special Teams coordinator
Minnesota is set to hire New Mexico's Daniel Da Prato as its new Special Teams coordinator
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January 2, 2026 at 10:20 PM
The #Gophers are set to hire New Mexico's Daniel Da Prato as its new Special Teams coordinator, a source confirmed to @247Sports. @andygreder.bsky.social had it first.
The Lobos special teams ranked 13th best in CFB this fall, per Bill Connelly's SP+.
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The Lobos special teams ranked 13th best in CFB this fall, per Bill Connelly's SP+.
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Dinkytown Athletes has announced that #Gophers tailback Darius Taylor has signed and will return for his senior season at Minnesota.
A look at the impact in retaining one of the most gifted players on the roster.
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A look at the impact in retaining one of the most gifted players on the roster.
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The impact of Minnesota Football running back Darius Taylor signing to return to the Gophers for 2026
The impact of Minnesota Football running back Darius Taylor signing to return to the Gophers for 2026
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January 2, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Dinkytown Athletes has announced that #Gophers tailback Darius Taylor has signed and will return for his senior season at Minnesota.
A look at the impact in retaining one of the most gifted players on the roster.
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A look at the impact in retaining one of the most gifted players on the roster.
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The #Gophers will not retain Matt Simon as their wide receiver coach / co-offensive coordinator for 2026, a source confirmed to 247Sports.
Simon had been P.J. Fleck's receivers coach since 2014 at Western Michigan, and he's been the co-OC since 2020.
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Simon had been P.J. Fleck's receivers coach since 2014 at Western Michigan, and he's been the co-OC since 2020.
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Minnesota will not retain co-offensive coordinator/wide receivers coach Matt Simon for the 2026 season
Minnesota will not retain co-offensive coordinator/wide receivers coach Matt Simon for the 2026 season
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January 2, 2026 at 7:14 PM
The #Gophers will not retain Matt Simon as their wide receiver coach / co-offensive coordinator for 2026, a source confirmed to 247Sports.
Simon had been P.J. Fleck's receivers coach since 2014 at Western Michigan, and he's been the co-OC since 2020.
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Simon had been P.J. Fleck's receivers coach since 2014 at Western Michigan, and he's been the co-OC since 2020.
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for those looking for a list of #Gophers that are expected to hit the portal today yet
here you go
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here you go
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Minnesota Golden Gophers 2026 College Football Transfer Portal Latest Activity
Minnesota Golden Gophers 2026 College football Transfer Portal Latest Activity
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January 2, 2026 at 3:32 PM
for those looking for a list of #Gophers that are expected to hit the portal today yet
here you go
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here you go
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With #Gophers safety Koi Perich hitting the portal waters today, I dive into what it means for Minnesota now.
A look at the emotional aspect, where (I believe anyway) they should spend that money on defense, and the impact overall.
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A look at the emotional aspect, where (I believe anyway) they should spend that money on defense, and the impact overall.
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Minnesota star safety Koi Perich will hit the portal, so now what Gopher fans?
Minnesota star safety Koi Perich will hit the portal, so now what for Gopher fans?
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January 2, 2026 at 2:57 PM
With #Gophers safety Koi Perich hitting the portal waters today, I dive into what it means for Minnesota now.
A look at the emotional aspect, where (I believe anyway) they should spend that money on defense, and the impact overall.
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A look at the emotional aspect, where (I believe anyway) they should spend that money on defense, and the impact overall.
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ICYMI last night, #Gophers star safety Koi Perich will hit the transfer portal.
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Minnesota star safety Koi Perich intends to enter the transfer portal
Minnesota star safety Koi Perich intends to enter the transfer portal
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January 2, 2026 at 1:42 PM
ICYMI last night, #Gophers star safety Koi Perich will hit the transfer portal.
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#Gophers DL Anthony Smith went public last night that he'll be returning to Minnesota for his 2026 season.
The first team All-Big Ten defender goes into detail why with 247.
"I know there's still more meat on the bone. The goal is just being a true game-wrecker."
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The first team All-Big Ten defender goes into detail why with 247.
"I know there's still more meat on the bone. The goal is just being a true game-wrecker."
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Gopher DL Anthony Smith explains why he's returning to Minnesota for his 2026 season
Minnesota Football defensive lineman Anthony Smith outlines why he's spurring the NFL to come back for 2026
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December 27, 2025 at 4:58 PM
#Gophers DL Anthony Smith went public last night that he'll be returning to Minnesota for his 2026 season.
The first team All-Big Ten defender goes into detail why with 247.
"I know there's still more meat on the bone. The goal is just being a true game-wrecker."
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The first team All-Big Ten defender goes into detail why with 247.
"I know there's still more meat on the bone. The goal is just being a true game-wrecker."
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Everything #Gophers coach P.J. Fleck, plus what players Anthony Smith, Drake Lindsey and Jalen Smith had to say following Minnesota's Rate Bowl win.
"We got the right kids who want to be coached. I'll stand tall on that comment, for sure."
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"We got the right kids who want to be coached. I'll stand tall on that comment, for sure."
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Everything that PJ Fleck and Gophers players had to say following Minnesota Football's win in the Rate Bowl
Here's everything that Minnesota Football coach PJ Fleck and the Gophers players had to say following the Gophers overtime win over New Mexico in the Rate Bowl.
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December 27, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Everything #Gophers coach P.J. Fleck, plus what players Anthony Smith, Drake Lindsey and Jalen Smith had to say following Minnesota's Rate Bowl win.
"We got the right kids who want to be coached. I'll stand tall on that comment, for sure."
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"We got the right kids who want to be coached. I'll stand tall on that comment, for sure."
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It wasn't pretty, but the #Gophers won their ninth straight bowl game in an overtime Rate Bowl 20-17 win over New Mexico.
My thoughts and takeaways from Phoenix, including being thankful for the two Smiths, Anthony and Jalen.
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My thoughts and takeaways from Phoenix, including being thankful for the two Smiths, Anthony and Jalen.
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Takeaways as Minnesota Football wins the Rate Bowl in overtime over New Mexico, 20-17
Ryan Burns' takeaways as Minnesota Gopher Football wins their ninth straight bowl game in a 20-17 Rate Bowl overtime win over New Mexico
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December 27, 2025 at 2:58 AM
It wasn't pretty, but the #Gophers won their ninth straight bowl game in an overtime Rate Bowl 20-17 win over New Mexico.
My thoughts and takeaways from Phoenix, including being thankful for the two Smiths, Anthony and Jalen.
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My thoughts and takeaways from Phoenix, including being thankful for the two Smiths, Anthony and Jalen.
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Rate Bowl preview: #Gophers vs. New Mexico
- Game info
- Five things you need to know
- Lobo players to watch
- Keys to a Minnesota victory
- And my score prediction as P.J. Fleck's team attempts win their ninth straight bowl game
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- Game info
- Five things you need to know
- Lobo players to watch
- Keys to a Minnesota victory
- And my score prediction as P.J. Fleck's team attempts win their ninth straight bowl game
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Rate Bowl preview and score prediction: Minnesota Football vs. New Mexico
Here's Ryan Burns' score prediction and preview for the Rate Bowl between the New Mexico Lobos and the Minnesota Gophers
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December 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Rate Bowl preview: #Gophers vs. New Mexico
- Game info
- Five things you need to know
- Lobo players to watch
- Keys to a Minnesota victory
- And my score prediction as P.J. Fleck's team attempts win their ninth straight bowl game
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- Game info
- Five things you need to know
- Lobo players to watch
- Keys to a Minnesota victory
- And my score prediction as P.J. Fleck's team attempts win their ninth straight bowl game
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"Just being yourself through it all. Ups and downs are going to happen."
#Gophers QB Drake Lindsey expands on his first year as the starter, how OC Greg Harbaugh is 'one of the best in the business', and putting on his transfer portal recruiting hat.
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#Gophers QB Drake Lindsey expands on his first year as the starter, how OC Greg Harbaugh is 'one of the best in the business', and putting on his transfer portal recruiting hat.
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Minnesota quarterback Drake Lindsey expands on 2026 expectations, being feared
Minnesota Football quarterback Drake Lindsey expands on 2026 expectations, being feared
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December 25, 2025 at 4:12 PM
"Just being yourself through it all. Ups and downs are going to happen."
#Gophers QB Drake Lindsey expands on his first year as the starter, how OC Greg Harbaugh is 'one of the best in the business', and putting on his transfer portal recruiting hat.
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#Gophers QB Drake Lindsey expands on his first year as the starter, how OC Greg Harbaugh is 'one of the best in the business', and putting on his transfer portal recruiting hat.
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"I'd say the biggest emotion was just frustration."
#Gophers Darius Taylor goes long on the 2025 season, his long talks with P.J. Fleck on handling the emotions of an injury-riddled year.
Plus, what true freshman tailback he's high on, and what's next for 2026.
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#Gophers Darius Taylor goes long on the 2025 season, his long talks with P.J. Fleck on handling the emotions of an injury-riddled year.
Plus, what true freshman tailback he's high on, and what's next for 2026.
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December 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
"I'd say the biggest emotion was just frustration."
#Gophers Darius Taylor goes long on the 2025 season, his long talks with P.J. Fleck on handling the emotions of an injury-riddled year.
Plus, what true freshman tailback he's high on, and what's next for 2026.
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#Gophers Darius Taylor goes long on the 2025 season, his long talks with P.J. Fleck on handling the emotions of an injury-riddled year.
Plus, what true freshman tailback he's high on, and what's next for 2026.
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