Ready for Big Ten college football? Gophers season kicks off in 30 days
The University of Minnesota football season kicks off in 30 days. It’s feels weird to say that on Sept. 24, but amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Gophers are happy that they’re even getting the chance to play football.
Gophers cautiously optimistic star WR Rashod Bateman will be eligible for 2020 season
The University of Minnesota football team will start an eight-game regular season against Michigan on Oct. 24 at TCF Bank Stadium, and P.J. Fleck doesn’t yet know if star receiver Rashod Bateman will be on the field.
Minnesota Gophers to kick off 2020 football season against Michigan on Oct. 24
The Minnesota Gophers will kick off their 2020 season at home against Michigan when Big Ten football returns on Saturday, Oct. 24.
COVID-19 infection rates soar in college towns as students return
College towns across the U.S. have emerged as virus hot spots in recent weeks as schools struggle to contain the virus.
Fleck: Rashod Bateman granted waiver to practice with Gophers
Rashod Bateman wants to opt back in to the college football season and play for the University of Minnesota in 2020, his agent Blake Baratz confirmed to FOX 9.
Gophers Football's return good for fans and finances
In just over a month, Gopher football is coming back to campus, something exciting for fans – and for the university’s financials.
Advocates for cut University of Minnesota athletic programs rally on campus
A large group protested the University of Minnesota’s decision to cut three men’s sports Wednesday afternoon, including a group of Gopher Football players hoping to help their fellow student athletes.
Big Ten requiring daily COVID-19 tests for all football players, staff as part of season restart
The Big Ten Conference has reversed its decision to postpone the college football season, in part because due to the available of daily rapid COVID-19 testing for student-athletes and staff.
Big Ten Conference votes to start fall football season Oct. 24
Football is back. The Big Ten Conference announced Wednesday morning they'll start the season the weekend of Oct. 24. It had previously been postponed due to COVID-19 concerns.
Nebraska president heard on live mic saying Big Ten will have a football announcement Tuesday
If a hot microphone at the University of Nebraska is any indication, the Big Ten Conference may be having a football season this fall after all.
Minnesota GOP leaders ask Big Ten to play football this fall
The two top Republicans in Minnesota government are pushing the Big Ten to play football this fall, saying it would be "not dangerous" despite the coronavirus pandemic.
Former Gophers star LB Kamal Martin, now with Packers, out 6-8 weeks after meniscus surgery
Former University of Minnesota star linebacker Kamal Martin was battling for a starting spot with the Green Bay Packers’ defense, but he’s now out six to eight weeks after having surgery on his meniscus.
Gophers' offensive lineman Curtis Dunlap Jr. enters transfer portal
According to ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg, Curtis Dunlap Jr. has entered the transfer portal. The 6-5, 345-pound lineman was one of the top players of P.J. Fleck’s 2018 recruiting class.
43 Gophers athletes test positive for COVID-19 out of 1,406 total tests since June
In a release Tuesday, Gopher Athletics said it has conducted 1,406 tests to date, 43 of which returned positive.
President Trump calls Kevin Warren to push for fall Big Ten football season
President Donald Trump wants college football to be played across the country this fall, so much that he had a conference call with Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren on Tuesday about it.
Report: Big Ten considering starting football season around Thanksgiving
The football coaches in the Big Ten Conference want to have a football season, and they want to start it sooner rather than later if it can be done safely.
Gophers ranked No. 19 in AP preseason football poll despite Big Ten postponing season
The Associated Press released its first 2020 preseason college football poll on Monday, and the University of Minnesota is on it despite the Big Ten postponing the fall season.
Postponed Big Ten season gives Fleck, Gophers time to build on historic 2019
P.J. Fleck can’t cure cancer and he isn’t a miracle worker, but he can provide words of motivation and inspiration in the most trying of circumstances.
Gophers QB Tanner Morgan supports Big Ten's decision to postpone football season
Gophers QB Tanner Morgan said Monday the Big Ten's decision to postpone the football season due to the COVID-19 pandemic was made in the interest of player health and safety.
Gophers football head coach P.J. Fleck says his players stand behind Big Ten's decision to postpone season
The Big Ten's decision to postpone all fall sports due to COVID-19 concerns has been tough on all players and coaches, but Minnesota Gophers Football Head Coach P.J. Fleck says he and his players believe it was the right call.