A look at the opponents the Gophers will face over their next nine games:
A look at the opponents the Gophers will face over their next nine games
Illinois (4-2, No. 13)
The Illini were ranked as high as No. 5 in the AP poll, but are coming off a loss at Missouri.
When: Tuesday at Illinois
Saint Louis (4-0, No. 27)
The Billikens gave LSU its only loss so far — and that was without All-Atlantic 10 big man Hassan French.
When: Sunday
Iowa (6-0, No. 3)
The Hawkeyes, led by national player of the year candidate Luka Garza, have their highest ranking since 2016.
When: Dec. 25 and Jan. 10 or 11 at Iowa
Michigan State (6-0, No. 4)
The Spartans were supposed be down after the All-America Cassius Winston graduated, but Tom Izzo is a Hall of Fame coach.
When: Dec. 28
Wisconsin (4-1, No. 12)
The Badgers were ranked as high as No. 4 before losing to Marquette, giving the Big Ten three top 5 teams for the first time since 1987.
When: Dec. 31 at Wisconsin
Ohio State (5-0, No. 20)
The Buckeyes lost twice to the Gophers last season, but they've reloaded to remain a Big Ten contender.
When: Jan. 3
Michigan (6-0, No. 25)
Juwan Howard's squad squeaked by Penn State in the Big Ten's first game this season Sunday, but the Wolverines have potential.
When: Jan. 6 at Michigan and Jan. 16
The remaining schedule is favorable, but their hopes of a late-season run were dulled by a home loss to the Terrapins.
