Gophers receive 2023 commitment from southern Minnesota offensive lineman Reese Tripp

The Gophers football team received a commitment for its 2023 recruiting class when Kasson-Mantorville offensive lineman Reese Tripp announced on Twitter that he has chosen Minnesota.

"I want to thank @Coach_Fleck and @Callybrian for blessing me with this opportunity and letting me live out my dream of playing for @GopherFootball,'' Tripp tweeted, referring to coach P.J. Fleck and offensive line coach Brian Callahan.

Tripp, a 6-7, 325-pounder, becomes the first Minnesotan to commit to the Gophers 2023 class and the second player overall, joining wide receiver Anthony Brown of Springfield, Ohio. Tripp visited Minnesota as part of the team's Junior Day on Sunday, received his scholarship offer and committed. He also has offers from Iowa State, Central Michigan and Temple.

Ball State kicker commits to Gophers

The Gophers on Monday afternoon received a commitment from placekicker Jacob Lewis, who announced on Twitter that he will be transferring from Ball State to Minnesota. He will be a preferred walk-on with three years of eligibility remaining.

Lewis went 10-for-13 on field-goal attempts for Ball State in 2021, including 7-for-8 from 40-49 yards with a long of 49. He also had 13 touchbacks on his 41 kickoffs.

Udoibok in transfer portal

Gophers wide receiver Peter Udoibok, a former Cretin-Derham Hall player from St. Paul, has entered his name in the NCAA's transfer portal, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Udoibok did not appear in any games in his three years at Minnesota.