Gov. Walz declares 'Maroon and Gold Friday' ahead of Gophers-Penn State game

Saturday is a huge day for the University of Minnesota and the Gophers, and now the football team has the full power of the state's executive branch behind them.

Takeaways: Gopher basketball beats SW Minnesota State in exhibition, 73-48

The University of Minnesota men’s basketball season doesn’t officially start until Nov. 5, but the Gophers opened their home schedule with an exhibition against Southwest Minnesota State at Williams Arena Monday night.

Gophers move up to 13th in AP poll after big win

Saturday's big win helped the Gophers make a leap in the AP Top 25 Poll and cracking the poll's top 15 teams.

P.J. Fleck makes pitch for ESPN to bring College GameDay to Minneapolis

In two weeks, the Gophers will face the biggest game of the season as the unbeaten team hosts another 8-0 squad at TCF Bank Stadium.

Boy wearing P.J. Fleck costume meets with coach on Gophers sideline

As the Gophers were gearing up to keep their undefeated streak alive at home versus Maryland, a young P.J. Fleck took to the sideline at TCF Bank Stadium ahead of the game on Saturday.

4-time cancer survivor Casey O'Brien makes debut for Gophers, hugs coach

Tears flowed Saturday as four-time cancer survivor Casey O'Brien stepped onto the field for the first time for the Gophers, holding kicks for the team as they got a win.

Gophers forward Eric Curry says his 'spirits are high' despite latest knee injury

Gophers junior forward Eric Curry remains positive and says he's in good spirits despite suffering a season-ending knee injury in practice last week.

Gophers set to honor first national title team at Alumni Weekend

The Gophers are hosting Alumni Weekend and welcoming back former players. Brad Frost will host a pregame meal with former U women’s hockey players, there will be an alumni game Sunday morning and the 1999-2000 national championship team will be honored.

'We're tough, we're Minnesotans': Below average temps can't keep Gopher fans away

Saturday night, Gopher fans were preparing not only for a game against Nebraska, but also for the big chill as temperatures dipped well below average.

With 7 new players, Pitino's Gophers a 'totally different team'

The Gophers have seven new players on the squad as Richard Pitino enters his seventh season at the University of Minnesota.

Brad Frost: Gopher women's hockey success 'has nothing to do with me'

The Gopher women's hockey team opens its 2018-19 season with a pair of exhibitions this weekend at Ridder Arena, including facing the Minnesota Whitecaps.

Fireworks after win spark small fire at TCF Bank Stadium

After the Gophers eeked out a win at home, celebratory fireworks sparked a small fire at the stadium on Saturday.

Big win over Purdue gives seniors sweet send-off
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Getting a win over ranked Purdue made Senior Night even more special for the Minnesota Gophers Tuesday night. The crew discusses what the win means going forward.

Gophers beat Purdue, fans storm the court
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Gophers fans storm the court after a win over Purdue on Senior Night likely sealed an NCAA Tournament bid for Minnesota.