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Big Ten football picks: No. 2 Ohio State and No. 5 Indiana to play one for playoff position

Unless it’s a blowout, Cinderella (aka the Hoosiers) stands a chance to make the College Football Playoff field even with a loss.
AuthoredRandy Johnson
November 21, 2024
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Gophers men’s hockey heads back on road for series at Notre Dame

The No. Gophers had a nine-game winning streak snapped last Saturday at Bemidji State and and will look to bounce back against a struggling Notre Dame team.
November 21, 2024
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No. 6 Wisconsin sinks No. 16 Gophers in five-set Big Ten volleyball showdown

The fifth set required extra points to settle the clash of top-20 teams.
November 21, 2024
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Four-star men’s basketball target chooses Gophers over USC

Parker Jefferson, a 6-10 senior center from California, revealed his decision Wednesday night. He visited the Trojans last week and the Gophers in late October.
November 21, 2024
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Injured leading scorer watches Gophers women’s basketball team win without her

Mara Braun was wearing a walking boot on her right foot before the game against Eastern Illinois. That’s the same foot that wrecked last season.
November 21, 2024
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Talented Gophers tackle Ersery gets classic matchup for home finale

Penn State will counter Aireontae Ersery with Abdul Carter, in what could wind up being a battle of first-round draft picks.
November 21, 2024
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Neal: The champ is back for one final ride — and Minnesotans should appreciate it

A wrestler who won two NCAA titles for the Gophers and an Olympic gold medal for his country, Gable Steveson said it’s a fine time for him to rejoin the success going on in Minnesota sports.
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Gophers men’s basketball team slips away from Cleveland State

Parker Fox gave the Gophers a big boost off the bench, scoring 18 points and helping turn a two-point halftime lead into double figures.
November 20, 2024
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Gophers’ depth, defense and turnover ratio have helped fuel their 5-0 start

The Gophers women’s basketball team enters Wednesday’s game against Eastern Illinois with facets of its game coming together well. It’s an experienced team and it shows.
November 19, 2024
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RandBall: After so much was taken away, it’s good to have Tim Brewster back

Several of my favorite subjects have left me recently, but the former Gophers football coach is blissfully back in the news.
AuthoredMichael Rand
November 19, 2024
]MARLIN LEVISON * mlevison@startribune.com October 9, 2010 - GENERAL INFORMATION: University of Minnesota vs. Wisconsin football. Wisconsin won 41-23. IN THIS PHOTO: Minnesota head coach Tim Brewster, left was "not happy" as he made the traditional mid-field shaking of hands with the opposing coach - Wisconsin head coach Bret Bielema. Brewster told Bielema that going for two points conversion after a touchdown with a huge lead in the 4th quarter was not necessary and that "the Gophers would be back".
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With Gophers banged up, Rigsby’s sheer athletic ability gives them hope

Brennan Rigsby, a transfer from Oregon, has a 40-inch vertical and can shoot from long range. The Gophers are counting on him now with Mike Mitchell Jr., injured.
November 18, 2024
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Steveson explains Gophers return, as UFC’s Jones sees a future in mixed martial arts

Gophers heavyweight Gable Steveson said Monday that he does indeed have sights on competing for another gold medal at the 2028 Olympics.
November 18, 2024
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