Minnesota Gophers football vs. Eastern Illinois: How to watch

The University of Minnesota football team kicks off its 2026 regular season Thursday night against Eastern Illinois at Huntington Bank Stadium.

Could Gophers get top scorer Cade Tyson back for 2026-27 season?
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University of Minnesota men's basketball coach Niko Medved spoke with reporters from the State Fair on Wednesday. He could get Cade Tyson, the Gophers' top scorer from last year, back via the NCAA's 5-for-5 rule. Tyson is part of a lawsuit to get one more year of eligibility, and if it's granted, Medved says he has a spot for him.

Gophers at the State Fair: Catching up with Dawn Plitzuweit, Mara Braun
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The University of Minnesota women's basketball team was at the State Fair on Tuesday. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks caught up with coach Dawn Plitzuweit, and Minnesota native Mara Braun.

P.J. Fleck Show: Season expectations before week 1
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This week on the P.J. Fleck show, the crew discuss opening week against Eastern Illinois and the expectations for the season ahead at the Minnesota State Fair.

Gophers’ Fleck on Thursday opener: ‘It’s what Minnesota is all about’

Gophers football coach P.J. Fleck spoke with reporters on Monday at Athletes Village, with the season-opener against Eastern Illinois less than two weeks away.

P.J. Fleck on Gophers Thursday opener: 'It's what Minnesota is all about'
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P.J. Fleck spoke with reporters on Monday at Athletes Village, with the Gophers' 2026 opener less than two weeks away against Eastern Illinois at Huntington Bank Stadium. As has been tradition during Fleck's tenure, Minnesota is playing on a Thursday night during the State Fair.

Gophers hold final open practice before Sept. 3 opener
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The Gophers football team held its final open practice of fall camp Thursday night at Huntington Bank Stadium before their Sept. 3 opener against Eastern Illinois. Defensive lineman Anthony Smith, and quarterback Drake Lindsey spoke with media after practice.

Gophers host final open practice before Sept. 3 opener: 'We just want to play football'

The University of Minnesota football team opens the regular season in two weeks, and Thursday night, fans got their final look at the team before Week 1 against Eastern Illinois.

Gophers P.J. Fleck: 'We just want to play football'
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The University of Minnesota football team held its final open practice of fall camp Thursday night at Huntington Bank Stadium, with the season-opener exactly two weeks away.

Gophers honor John Anderson with celebration of life at Maturi Paviliion
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The University of Minnesota honored long-time baseball coach John Anderson with a celebration of life Monday night at Maturi Pavilion. Anderson died last month at 71 years old. Celebration of life speakers included his wife, Jan, and daughter, Erin, Rob Fornasiere, Billy Soule, Mike Bailey and Paul Molitor. Ryan Lefebvre was the master of ceremonies.

Gophers football to host 2 open practices ahead of Sept. 3 opener

Fans hoping to get their first look at the Gophers ahead of opening night on Sept. 3 against Eastern Illinois have two chances to do so, as the team is hosting a pair of practices open to the public.

Gophers hockey hosts alumni tournament at Legends Golf Club
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The University of Minnesota men's hockey season is just around the corner, and FOX 9 Sports Director Jim Rich caught up with new coach Brett Larson from the team's alumni golf tournament on Tuesday at Legends Golf Club in Prior Lake.

P.J. Fleck: Gophers' 2026 squad has high expectations
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Gophers football coach P.J. Fleck joined KFAN sideline reporter Justin Gaard at Big Ten Media Day in Chicago on Wednesday to preview the 2026 season.

Darius Taylor, Anthony Smith talk 2026 Gophers at Big Ten Media Day
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The Gophers football team was at Big Ten Media Day in Chicago on Wednesday. Running back Darius Taylor and defensive lineman Anthony Smith spoke with KFAN sideline reporter Justin Gaard about the 2026 season.

Drake Lindsey talks 2026 Gophers at Big Ten Media Day
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The Gophers football team was at Big Ten Media in Chicago on Wednesday. KFAN sideline reporter Justin Gaard caught up with Drake Lindsey, who is back for his second season as Minnesota's starting quarterback.

P.J. Fleck says 2026 Gophers are one of his best teams in 10 years
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University of Minnesota football coach P.J. Fleck spoke with reporters on Wednesday at Big Ten Media Day in Chicago. Fleck is the second longest-tenured coach in the conference, behind Kirk Ferentz. Fleck is 66-44 in nine seasons at Minnesota, including 39-40 in the Big Ten and 7-0 in bowl games.

Gophers Football star named Big Ten Preseason Defensive Player of the Year

Gophers' defensive lineman Anthony Smith, who led the Big Ten in sacks last year, was named the league's Preseason Defensive Player of the Year on Monday.

Gophers star Darius Taylor focused on 2026 amid 5-for-5 rule
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Gophers running back Darius Taylor is one of a few players still eligible for the 2027 season due to the NCAA's new 5-for-5 rule. If he stays healthy and has a productive season, he could head to the NFL Draft. Taylor spoke about his future at local media day.

Gophers DL Anthony Smith: 'I want to be a unicorn'
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The Gophers football team held its local media day on Wednesday, and star defensive lineman Anthony Smith is back for his final season. He's one of the leaders on the defense, and says he wants to be a unicorn on the line with his skillset.