Gophers' defensive lineman Sam Renner hopes to go from walk-on to NFL
The Gophers’ win in the Outback Bowl ended an impressive season-long story. It also happened to be the best chapter of Sam Renner’s football career. One that began as a walk-on, but now Renner is making a run at the NFL.
The Gophers’ win in the Outback Bowl ended an impressive season-long story. It also happened to be the best chapter of Sam Renner’s football career. One that began as a walk-on, but now Renner is making a run at the NFL.
Sports mailbag: Your questions on Vikings, Gophers, Twins
There are no live sports for the time being, but that doesn’t mean we can’t talk about sports. So let’s mailbag, shall we?
There are no live sports for the time being, but that doesn’t mean we can’t talk about sports. So let’s mailbag, shall we?
Former Gophers DB Chris Williamson okay with being a draft ‘sleeper’ pick, plans to surprise NFL
If there’s a will, there’s a way.
If there’s a will, there’s a way.
'We are one Minnesota': Teams, athletes reach out to fans missing sports due to Coronavirus
Minnesota sports teams and athletes had a message for fans who are struggling through the Coronavirus pandemic: "We'll be back. We are one Minnesota."
Minnesota sports teams and athletes had a message for fans who are struggling through the Coronavirus pandemic: "We'll be back. We are one Minnesota."
Poll: 72% of Americans won't attend live sporting events without COVID-19 vaccine
A new poll of American sports fans shows 72 percent of them say they will not attend live games before a COVID-19 vaccine is developed.
A new poll of American sports fans shows 72 percent of them say they will not attend live games before a COVID-19 vaccine is developed.
Gophers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. invited to virtual NFL Draft
Gophers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. is one of 59 prospects who have been invited to participate in the virtual NFL Draft, set for April 23-25.
Gophers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. is one of 59 prospects who have been invited to participate in the virtual NFL Draft, set for April 23-25.
Gophers' Casey O’Brien on his 21st birthday: ‘I love my head coach’
After battling cancer for a fifth time last season, Gophers holder Casey O'Brien celebrated his 21st birthday on Tuesday.
After battling cancer for a fifth time last season, Gophers holder Casey O'Brien celebrated his 21st birthday on Tuesday.
Gophers' Antoine Winfield Jr. stunned to get shout-out from All-Pro Tyrann Mathieu
Antoine Winfield Jr. probably had to check to make sure it wasn’t an April Fool’s joke at the time, but he got a shout-out on social media from a current NFL star with three weeks to go before the NFL Draft.
Antoine Winfield Jr. probably had to check to make sure it wasn’t an April Fool’s joke at the time, but he got a shout-out on social media from a current NFL star with three weeks to go before the NFL Draft.
4 Gophers in the NFL Draft: Where do they stand?
The NFL Draft is about 3 weeks away and former Gophers Carter Coughlin, Antoine Winfield Jr., Tyler Johnson and Kamal Martin are hoping to fulfill childhood dreams of being selected.
The NFL Draft is about 3 weeks away and former Gophers Carter Coughlin, Antoine Winfield Jr., Tyler Johnson and Kamal Martin are hoping to fulfill childhood dreams of being selected.
Gophers QB Tanner Morgan looking to grow (at home) during Coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus may have the sports world shut down and most of us confined to our homes, but Tanner Morgan isn’t going to let it stop him from being a better quarterback.
Coronavirus may have the sports world shut down and most of us confined to our homes, but Tanner Morgan isn’t going to let it stop him from being a better quarterback.
Former Gopher Carter Coughlin working out in parent's garage as COVID-19 disrupts NFL Draft process
It’s not an ideal time to try to land your dream job but that’s the scenario for countless NFL hopefuls, including former Gopher Carter Coughlin.
It’s not an ideal time to try to land your dream job but that’s the scenario for countless NFL hopefuls, including former Gopher Carter Coughlin.
Gophers ranked 18th in first NCAA football preseason poll
For the first time in 15 years, the University of Minnesota football team will have a number next to its name when the Gophers take the field for their season-opener, whenever that is.
For the first time in 15 years, the University of Minnesota football team will have a number next to its name when the Gophers take the field for their season-opener, whenever that is.
P.J. Fleck is stuck at home but still optimistic: 'These times will pass'
Like most people around the United States and the world, the coronavirus pandemic has flipped Gophers coach P.J. Fleck's routine upside down.
Like most people around the United States and the world, the coronavirus pandemic has flipped Gophers coach P.J. Fleck's routine upside down.
‘We don’t know if we’re going to get spring ball back’: P.J. Fleck talks Gopher football, Covid-19
University of Minnesota football coach P.J. Fleck spoke publicly on Tuesday for the first time since the Coronavirus pandemic shut down sports across the world. That includes spring football for the Gophers.
University of Minnesota football coach P.J. Fleck spoke publicly on Tuesday for the first time since the Coronavirus pandemic shut down sports across the world. That includes spring football for the Gophers.
Gophers announce fan limitations at sporting events due to Coronavirus concerns
The University of Minnesota Athletic Department is limiting fan access to home events moving forward due to Coronavirus concerns, according to a statement released Wednesday night.
The University of Minnesota Athletic Department is limiting fan access to home events moving forward due to Coronavirus concerns, according to a statement released Wednesday night.
Spring football: Gophers hold first open practice for 2020 season
Football fans and local media got their first look at the 2020 version of the University of Minnesota program on Friday as the team held its first open practice of the spring season.
Football fans and local media got their first look at the 2020 version of the University of Minnesota program on Friday as the team held its first open practice of the spring season.
‘Grow Higher’: Gophers start spring football after historic 2019 season
The University of Minnesota football team starts spring practice on Tuesday, coming off winning 11 games in the 2019 season for the first time in 115 years.
The University of Minnesota football team starts spring practice on Tuesday, coming off winning 11 games in the 2019 season for the first time in 115 years.
St. John's football player reveals one-of-a-kind recipe for 'magic shake' at NFL Draft Combine
Ben Bartch needed to gain weight to switch from tight end to offensive tackle while at St. John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota. To do so, he employed a hearty, but gross concoction which helped him gain 55 pounds.
Ben Bartch needed to gain weight to switch from tight end to offensive tackle while at St. John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota. To do so, he employed a hearty, but gross concoction which helped him gain 55 pounds.
Gophers' safety Antoine Winfield Jr. to the Vikings in the NFL Draft?
ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. released his latest mock draft Tuesday morning, and he has the Minnesota Vikings taking former Gophers' star safety Antoine Winfield Jr. with the No. 25 pick in the first round.
ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. released his latest mock draft Tuesday morning, and he has the Minnesota Vikings taking former Gophers' star safety Antoine Winfield Jr. with the No. 25 pick in the first round.
Former Gopher standout Jonathan Celestin makes strong XFL debut with DC Defenders
With the dawn of the XFL, football season isn’t over yet. The dream of playing the game is also far from over for many of the players in the league, including former Minnesota standout Jonathan Celestin.
With the dawn of the XFL, football season isn’t over yet. The dream of playing the game is also far from over for many of the players in the league, including former Minnesota standout Jonathan Celestin.