(Minneapolis, MN) — The University of Minnesota is hosting one of the premier cross country meets in the nation this weekend at the Les Bolstad Golf Course on campus. More than three-thousand runners will take part in the 34th annual Roy Griak Invitational, featuring eight separate races. The event welcomes large university teams from across […]
Gopher soccer opens Big Ten play tonight (AUDIO)
THIS WEEK IN GOPHER SOCCER The Minnesota soccer team kicks off conference play this week with an East Coast trip to visit No.13 Rutgers on Friday night and Maryland on Sunday afternoon. As 2018 Big Ten Tournament Champions, the Gophers have won their past three conference games. The trip begins when the Gophers face a […]
Gopher women’s hockey season almost here (AUDIO)
The No. 2 University of Minnesota women’s hockey team unofficially kicks off the 2019-20 season by hosting the Toronto Aeros and the Minnesota Whitecaps in a pair of exhibition games at Ridder Arena this weekend. The Gophers and Aeros face off at 12:07 p.m. CT Saturday with a meeting with the 2019 NWHL Isobel Cup […]
Johnson named Big Ten Offensive Player of Week
University of Minnesota wide receiver Tyler Johnson was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week after a three-touchdown performance in a 35-32 win against Georgia Southern. The senior hauled in 10 catches for 140 yards and three touchdowns in Minnesota’s 18th straight non-conference win. Johnson, who was named First Team All-Big Ten last season, […]
Big Ten football recap
Mark Dantonio will have to wait a bit for his next milestone after the last couple minutes went terribly wrong for Michigan State. James Franklin and Kirk Ferentz were a bit more fortunate, but they had reason to sweat while Penn State and Iowa were pushed to the limit by in-state rivals. On a wild […]
Gophers host Georgia Southern Saturday (AUDIO)
GOPHERS HOST GEORGIA SOUTHERN THE ESSENTIALS Date: Sept. 14, 2019 Time: 2:30 p.m. CT Site: Minneapolis. Minn. Stadium: TCF Bank Stadium Surface: FieldTurf Capacity: 50,805 Series: First meeting Traffic Note: There will be major nearby highway closures that take place this weekend. 10 p.m. Fri, Sept. 13 to noon Sat, Sept. 14 • Northbound I-35W […]
Gophers travel to Fresno today for late game tomorrow (AUDIO)
The Golden Gophers are headed to northern California to face Fresno State tomorrow night. The team leaves this afternoon. Sophomore receiver Rashod Bateman says the Bulldogs will present a big challenge for Minnesota, which is a slight favorite in the contest. The Gophers opened their season last Thursday with a 28-21 victory over South Dakota […]
Gophers set for trip to Fresno (AUDIO)
GOPHERS-BULLDOGS Date: Sept. 7, 2019 Time: 9:30 p.m. CT Site: Fresno, Calif. Stadium: Bulldog Stadium Surface: AstroTurf Capacity: 40,727 Series: Minn. leads 1-0 Last: Minnesota won 21-14 on 9/8/18 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. FIVE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW 1. The Gophers take to the road for the first time this season when they visit Fresno State […]
Gopher gearing up for Bulldogs (AUDIO)
Gophers vs. Fresno State THE ESSENTIALS Date: Sept. 7, 2019 Time: 9:30 p.m. CT Site: Fresno, Calif. Stadium: Bulldog Stadium Surface: AstroTurf Capacity: 40,727 Series: Minn. leads 1-0 Last: Minnesota won 21-14 on 9/8/18 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. MNN Sports Director Mike Grimm sat down with Gopher quarterback Tanner Morgan on Tuesday:
Gopher open season tonight (AUDIO)
Date: Aug. 29, 2019 Time: 8:00 p.m. CT Site: Minneapolis Stadium: TCF Bank Stadium Surface: FieldTurf Capacity: 50,805 Series: Minn. leads 6-0 Last: Minnesota won 16-13 on 11/14/09 at TCF Bank Stadium FIVE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW 1. Minnesota kicks off its 11th season at TCF Bank Stadium by hosting border foe South […]