Gophers get ‘really good news’ on injured LB Kamal Martin

PJ Fleck said Monday the Gophers got "really good news" on injured linebacker Kamal Martin and he's a "game time decision" when the Gophers (7-0, 4-0) host Maryland on Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium.

4-time cancer survivor, Gophers placeholder Casey O'Brien named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week

Four-time cancer survivor and University of Minnesota walk-on placeholder Casey O’Brien earned Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week honors after Minnesota’s 42-7 win at Rutgers Saturday. 

Gophers dominate Rutgers 42-7, Casey O'Brien holds 3 PATs in historic win

The Gophers improved to 7-0 for the first time since 1960 and 4-0 in Big Ten play for the first time since 1967 after beating Rutgers 42-7 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.

The P.J. Fleck Show: Gophers get ready for Rutgers
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With the Gophers ranked in the AP poll for the first time in years, this week the team is looking to keep its winning streak alive with a road trip to New Jersey to take on Rutgers.

Gophers head to Rutgers for '1-game championship season'

The Gophers head to Rutgers ranked 20th in the country and are favored by 28.5 points after beating Nebraska 34-7 last week. Their 6-0 start is the best since 2003.

Minnesota football fans riding high after Gophers, Vikings win

Gopher football fans are still riding high on the blowout win this weekend over Nebraska, and the team is now cracking the AP Top 25 of collegiate ranks for the first time in nearly five years.

Gophers linebacker Kamal Martin named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week

Minnesota Gophers linebacker Kamal Martin was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week after the team’s 34-7 win over Nebraska Saturday. 

Gophers crack the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2014 after 6-0 start

The 6-0 Golden Gopher football team cracked the national rankings Sunday, making its first appearance of the season in the AP Top 25 at number 20.

Gophers start 6-0 after run game dominates Nebraska in 34-7 victory

The Gophers ran for 322 of their 450 total yards in a 34-7 win over Nebraska under the lights Saturday night at TCF Bank Stadium. Mohamed Ibrahim scored three touchdowns, and Rodney Smith and Shannon Brooks combined for 238 yards.

Gophers on facing Nebraska: 'This is a one game championship season'

The University of Minnesota football team has all its attention on Nebraska as the Cornhuskers visit TCF Bank Stadium Saturday night. With a win, the Gophers would start 6-0 and be bowl eligible.

Fleck says Gophers' Bateman is 'fine' after posting photo with right hand in cast

Gophers sophomore receiver Rashod Bateman posted a photo to Snapchat on Monday with his right hand in a soft cast. Coach PJ Fleck said he is not injured.

Rodney Smith has career day in Gophers' 40-17 win over Illinois

Rodney Smith had a career-high 211 rushing yards and a touchdown as the Gophers ran for 332 yards collectively in a 40-17 win over Illinois. They're 5-0 for the first time since 2004.

Gophers homecoming brings together bone marrow transplant patient and donor

Saturday's homecoming for the Golden Gophers included plenty of reunions. But perhaps the most heartwarming was a man who got to meet the person who kept him alive with a bone marrow donation.

Gophers WR Tyler Johnson reels in circus touchdown catch

After a slow offensive start on Saturday, Minnesota Gophers wide receiver Tyler Johnson showed off a little magic while pulling in a touchdown catch on homecoming weekend.

P.J. Fleck Show: Homecoming game preview
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The Minnesota Gophers look to stay undefeated as they take on Illinois in the Homecoming Game. Linebacker Carter Coughlin also discusses how senior leadership is impacting the defense.

Gophers on Homecoming: 'It's Illinois championship week'

It’s another opportunity for a home win, and a chance to start 5-0. Fleck stuck to his clichés earlier this week, saying each week is its own championship week. Their goal when the clock expires in the fourth quarter on Saturday is to finish the week 1-0.