Niko Medved, Gophers grinding through Big Ten season
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we're catching up with Niko Medved and the University of Minnesota men's basketball team. Last week, the Gophers lost at Penn State, beat No. 10 Michigan State and lost to Maryland. Minnesota is 11-13 on the season, 4-9 in Big Ten play and has seven regular season games left before the Big Ten Tournament. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard caught up with Medved on the recent Big Ten slate. Assistant coach Brian Cooley also joins the show.
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we're catching up with Niko Medved and the University of Minnesota men's basketball team. Last week, the Gophers lost at Penn State, beat No. 10 Michigan State and lost to Maryland. Minnesota is 11-13 on the season, 4-9 in Big Ten play and has seven regular season games left before the Big Ten Tournament. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard caught up with Medved on the recent Big Ten slate. Assistant coach Brian Cooley also joins the show.
Gophers upset Michigan State, fans storm court
The Minnesota Gophers upset the Michigan State Spartans Wednesday night, beating them 79-73.
The Minnesota Gophers upset the Michigan State Spartans Wednesday night, beating them 79-73.
Dawn Plitzuweit has Gopher women on 4-game win streak
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Dawn Plitzuweit from the University of Minnesota women's basketball team. The Gophers are 16-6 on the season, 7-4 in Big Ten play and are on a four-game win streak. They're in the hunt for an NCAA Tournament bid. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard catch up with Plitzuweit, and star guard Mara Braun joins the show to talk about the season so far.
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Dawn Plitzuweit from the University of Minnesota women's basketball team. The Gophers are 16-6 on the season, 7-4 in Big Ten play and are on a four-game win streak. They're in the hunt for an NCAA Tournament bid. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard catch up with Plitzuweit, and star guard Mara Braun joins the show to talk about the season so far.
Gopher Coaches Show: Border Battle at Wisconsin
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Niko Medved from the Minnesota men's basketball team. The Gophers are 10-10 on the season, 3-6 in Big Ten play and have lost five straight. The roster is depleted due to injuries, and the Gophers might be without top scorer Cade Tyson at Wisconsin Wednesday night. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard speak with Medved about the losing skid, and the rest of the season. Forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson joins the show to talk about coming with Medved from Colorado State to play for the Gophers.
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Niko Medved from the Minnesota men's basketball team. The Gophers are 10-10 on the season, 3-6 in Big Ten play and have lost five straight. The roster is depleted due to injuries, and the Gophers might be without top scorer Cade Tyson at Wisconsin Wednesday night. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard speak with Medved about the losing skid, and the rest of the season. Forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson joins the show to talk about coming with Medved from Colorado State to play for the Gophers.
Gopher Coaches Show: Minnesota hosts No. 7 Nebraska on Saturday
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Niko Medved from the Minnesota men’s basketball team. Former player Parker Fox comes off the bench for Justin Gaard as a guest host. The Gophers are 10-9, 3-5 in Big Ten play and are looking to end a four-game losing skid. Three of those losses are by a combined 14 points, and they took Ohio State to overtime on the road despite being down to a seven-man rotation due to injuries. Minnesota native and sophomore guard Isaac Asuma also goes 1-on-1 with Ahmad Hicks as the Cherry native talks about his decision to stay home and play for the Gophers. Minnesota is back in action Saturday, hosting unbeaten Nebraska, a top-10 team in the country.
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Niko Medved from the Minnesota men’s basketball team. Former player Parker Fox comes off the bench for Justin Gaard as a guest host. The Gophers are 10-9, 3-5 in Big Ten play and are looking to end a four-game losing skid. Three of those losses are by a combined 14 points, and they took Ohio State to overtime on the road despite being down to a seven-man rotation due to injuries. Minnesota native and sophomore guard Isaac Asuma also goes 1-on-1 with Ahmad Hicks as the Cherry native talks about his decision to stay home and play for the Gophers. Minnesota is back in action Saturday, hosting unbeaten Nebraska, a top-10 team in the country.
CFP National Championship, Gophers football, hoops & Timberwolves
This week on the H&H Podcast, Ahmad Hicks and Henry Lake talk about the College Football Playoff National Championship and turnaround at Indiana. What are realistic expectations for the Gophers? Gophers’ men’s hoops is struggling, but are right there. Niko Medved has the team on track. The women need to start grabbing wins now before they find themselves on the bubble and looking in come March. The Timberwolves are struggling as of late, but this next stretch is a great opportunity for them.
This week on the H&H Podcast, Ahmad Hicks and Henry Lake talk about the College Football Playoff National Championship and turnaround at Indiana. What are realistic expectations for the Gophers? Gophers’ men’s hoops is struggling, but are right there. Niko Medved has the team on track. The women need to start grabbing wins now before they find themselves on the bubble and looking in come March. The Timberwolves are struggling as of late, but this next stretch is a great opportunity for them.
Gophers repeat titles in cheer and dance categories at UCA and UDA College Nationals
The University of Minnesota Spirit Squad successfully defended two national championships this weekend at the 2026 UCA and UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship in Orlando.
The University of Minnesota Spirit Squad successfully defended two national championships this weekend at the 2026 UCA and UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship in Orlando.
Gopher Coaches Show: Niko Medved has Minnesota 3-1 in Big Ten
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Niko Medved from the men's basketball team. The Gophers are 10-5 overall and 3-1 in Big Ten play in Medved's first season. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard catch up with Medved on his first season at Minnesota so far, Tuesday night's court rush after beating Iowa and hosting USC on Friday. Star guard Cade Tyson also joins the show.
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Niko Medved from the men's basketball team. The Gophers are 10-5 overall and 3-1 in Big Ten play in Medved's first season. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard catch up with Medved on his first season at Minnesota so far, Tuesday night's court rush after beating Iowa and hosting USC on Friday. Star guard Cade Tyson also joins the show.
Niko Medved explains Gophers’ snack run after win at Northwestern
The Gophers' men's basketball team got a big road win at Northwestern on Saturday, and celebrated it with a stop for gas station snacks on the way home. Minnesota starts a three-game homestand against Iowa Tuesday night.
The Gophers' men's basketball team got a big road win at Northwestern on Saturday, and celebrated it with a stop for gas station snacks on the way home. Minnesota starts a three-game homestand against Iowa Tuesday night.
Enough Said: Wolves, Vikings and Gophers
Why the Timberwolves need to regroup now, the Vikings have their last border battle of the season and a mixed bag of news for the Gopher Football team. Senior Writer for the Athletic Jon Krawczynski joins Justin Gaard and Lori Fisher for the first show of 2026.
Why the Timberwolves need to regroup now, the Vikings have their last border battle of the season and a mixed bag of news for the Gopher Football team. Senior Writer for the Athletic Jon Krawczynski joins Justin Gaard and Lori Fisher for the first show of 2026.
Gopher Coaches Show: Catching up with Dawn Plitzuweit
On our first installment of this season's Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Dawn Plitzuweit of the Minnesota women's basketball team. The Gophers picked up a Big Ten road win at Indiana. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard talk with coach Plitzuweit about the season so far, a trip to the Bahamas and getting to know the new players on the roster.
On our first installment of this season's Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Dawn Plitzuweit of the Minnesota women's basketball team. The Gophers picked up a Big Ten road win at Indiana. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard talk with coach Plitzuweit about the season so far, a trip to the Bahamas and getting to know the new players on the roster.
Niko Medved: Gophers were 'not very good' in non-conference finale
The Gophers' men's basketball team closed out the non-conference slate with a 60-43 win over Fairleigh Dickinson Monday night, but Niko Medved was not happy with their effort after the game.
The Gophers' men's basketball team closed out the non-conference slate with a 60-43 win over Fairleigh Dickinson Monday night, but Niko Medved was not happy with their effort after the game.
The Autumn Ivy: Gopher football at Wrigley Field
During the 2025 season, the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers traveled to Chicago to take on the Northwestern Wildcats in the friendly confines of Wrigley Field. FOX 9's DOC 9 team tagged along to give an incredible look at football being played at the historic Wrigley Field. Our DOC9 crew teamed up with Gopher Digital Productions, WFLD-TV and the Big Ten Network to capture a football game at Wrigley Field. The documentary is narrated by Patrick Kessler.
During the 2025 season, the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers traveled to Chicago to take on the Northwestern Wildcats in the friendly confines of Wrigley Field. FOX 9's DOC 9 team tagged along to give an incredible look at football being played at the historic Wrigley Field. Our DOC9 crew teamed up with Gopher Digital Productions, WFLD-TV and the Big Ten Network to capture a football game at Wrigley Field. The documentary is narrated by Patrick Kessler.
Gophers players react after beating New Mexico in Rate Bowl, 20-17
Gophers players Drake Lindsey, Anthony Smith, Jalen Smith and Maverick Baranowski spoke with FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim after a 20-17 win over New Mexico in overtime at the Rate Bowl on Friday in Phoenix, Arizona. Minnesota finishes the season 8-5.
Gophers players Drake Lindsey, Anthony Smith, Jalen Smith and Maverick Baranowski spoke with FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim after a 20-17 win over New Mexico in overtime at the Rate Bowl on Friday in Phoenix, Arizona. Minnesota finishes the season 8-5.
P.J. Fleck reacts after Gophers beat New Mexico in Rate Bowl, 20-17
Gophers coach P.J. Fleck spoke with FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim after a 20-17 overtime win over New Mexico in the Rate Bowl on Friday in Phoenix, Ariz. The Gophers finish the season 8-5, and are 7-0 in bowl games under Fleck.
Gophers coach P.J. Fleck spoke with FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim after a 20-17 overtime win over New Mexico in the Rate Bowl on Friday in Phoenix, Ariz. The Gophers finish the season 8-5, and are 7-0 in bowl games under Fleck.
Rate Bowl Preview: Golden Gophers vs Lobos
The Minnesota Golden Gophers close out their season today with a matchup against New Mexico State in the Rate Bowl. We’re joined by Bring Me The News sports reporter Tony Liebert to break down the Gophers’ 2025 campaign, assess where the program stands heading into bowl season and discuss the shifting college football bowl landscape. Tony also weighs in on Minnesota’s 2026 recruiting outlook.
The Minnesota Golden Gophers close out their season today with a matchup against New Mexico State in the Rate Bowl. We’re joined by Bring Me The News sports reporter Tony Liebert to break down the Gophers’ 2025 campaign, assess where the program stands heading into bowl season and discuss the shifting college football bowl landscape. Tony also weighs in on Minnesota’s 2026 recruiting outlook.
Gophers RB Darius Taylor says portal 'not an option' after Rate Bowl
Gophers running back Darius Taylor is among a few players pondering what's next after Minnesota faces New Mexico in the Rate Bowl on Friday. Taylor said the transfer portal is "not an option," which means he likely returns to Minnesota for the 2026 season.
Gophers running back Darius Taylor is among a few players pondering what's next after Minnesota faces New Mexico in the Rate Bowl on Friday. Taylor said the transfer portal is "not an option," which means he likely returns to Minnesota for the 2026 season.
3 players with Minnesota ties headed to College Football Hall of Fame
Greg Eslinger, Blake Elliott and Jim Kleinsasser are being inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame on Tuesday.
Greg Eslinger, Blake Elliott and Jim Kleinsasser are being inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame on Tuesday.
Iowa Hawkeyes father-son social post goes viral after ‘magical’ moment
A social media post from a father celebrating a “magical" moment with his son is pulling the heart strings of fans on both sides of the field.
A social media post from a father celebrating a “magical" moment with his son is pulling the heart strings of fans on both sides of the field.
Minnesota Gophers men's hockey: Full TV schedule
Every Minnesota Gophers men's hockey home game will air on FOX 9 or FOX 9+ this season, as well as two road games.
Every Minnesota Gophers men's hockey home game will air on FOX 9 or FOX 9+ this season, as well as two road games.