Deion Sanders has Colorado off to a 3-0 start with wins against TCU, Nebraska and Colorado State. Next comes Saturday’s showdown at No. 10 Oregon.
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Deion Sanders has Colorado off to a 3-0 start with wins against TCU, Nebraska and Colorado State. Next comes Saturday’s showdown at No. 10 Oregon.

Saturday's college football feast has enough to last the whole day

September 21, 2023
College football insider: Florida State vs. Clemson; Colorado vs. Oregon, Ohio State vs. Notre Dame and Penn State vs. Iowa to name a few.
Joe Alt, right, a Notre Dame tackle from Totino Grace, blocked Ohio State’s Tyler Friday when the teams met Sept. 3, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio, a 21-10

Ohio State-Notre Dame winner? Find out in Randy Johnson's Big Ten picks

September 21, 2023
The Big Ten schedule heats up with two Top 25 matchups and an interesting test for Michigan against a team that usually isn't undefeated.

Gophers weren't blown out by North Carolina, but plenty went wrong

September 18, 2023
Gophers Football Insider: Coach P.J. Fleck offered a solid summary on the 31-13 loss. "People open downfield, dropped balls, tipped balls, balls that were inaccurate. We also missed explosive plays, and we were still in the game."

Big Ten power rankings: Here's the impact of that Gophers loss

September 18, 2023
There are six undefeated teams remaining in the Big Ten, a group that no longer includes Minnesota after its loss at North Carolina. But not all of them are ahead of the Gophers.
The Gophers wore all-back uniforms against Eastern Michigan in their second game of the season.

Gophers uniform dust-up: Fans tell Fleck they don't like all-black look

September 19, 2023
The Gophers wore black helmets, black jerseys and black pants for their Sept. 9 game against Eastern Michigan. That look didn't sit well with those who prefer maroon and gold.
Gophers linebacker Maverick Baranowski (6) and teammates celebrated a sack against Eastern Michigan on Sept. 9. The Gophers wore a uniform combo that

Morgan, Sori-Marin back with Gophers football as volunteer analysts

September 18, 2023
Gophers coach P.J. Fleck welcomed two of his former leaders back into the fold after each got a taste of the NFL as undrafted free agents.
Gophers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis got pulled down by North Carolina defensive lineman Jacolbe Cowan in Saturday’s 31-13 loss in Chapel Hill, N.C

Gophers' to-do list: Settle in Kaliakmanis, more explosive plays

September 20, 2023
The Gophers have yet to produce a gain of 30 or more yards, and the path toward fixing that starts with sophomore quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis.
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September 20, 2023
Gophers recruit Jaydon Wright is a 6-foot, 220-pound senior who is thriving in his final season at Bishop McNamara high school in Illinois.

Gophers running back pipeline keeps humming with top Illinois recruit

Jaydon Wright has scored three touchdowns in a game twice this season and been a standout on defense. He's a big fan of how the Gophers feature their running game.
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September 18, 2023
Minnesota quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis (8) bobbles the ball under pressure from North Carolina linebacker Kaimon Rucker (25) during the second half a

After 'failure' in loss, Gophers hope to grow their game vs. Northwestern

Among the failures in the loss to North Carolina: Giving up too many big plays, not converting offensive chances and other things coach P.J. Fleck said could have been done 'way better.'
Gophers
September 21, 2023
Northwestern interim coach David Braun took over the team after longtime coach Pat Fitzgerald was fired in July over alleged hazing in the program.

Is Northwestern the worst team in Power Five? What do Gophers say?

The firing of longtime coach Pat Fitzgerald in July for alleged hazing within his program marked a low point for Northwestern. But the struggles on the field existed before the scandal.
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September 22, 2023
Gophers defensive back Jack Henderson, a transfer from Southeastern Louisiana, led the team with 11 tackles in last week’s loss at North Carolina.

Living larger: Gophers get boost with transfers from smaller programs

In this age of the transfer portal, the Gophers coaching and recruiting staffs are on a productive run of identifying FCS players who fit the Minnesota system. Defensive back Jack Henderson is one of them.
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September 23, 2023
Ryan Field shown three hours before Saturday’s Gophers-Northwestern game.

Pregame: Kaliakmanis aims to get back on track vs. Northwestern

Third-year sophomore Athan Kaliakmanis struggled last week, and will try to guide the Gophers to a 2-0 Big Ten record Saturday evening in Evanston.
Gophers
September 22, 2023
Northwestern quarterback Ben Bryant, right, handed off to running back Cam Porter in the team’s 38-7 victory against UTEP on Sept. 9.

Can Wildcats scare the Gophers? Randy Johnson's game prediction

The Gophers have freshman Darius Taylor coming off two straight 100-yard rushing games. But sophomore QB Athan Kaliakmanis needs to find his rhythm and the Wildcats have the Big Ten's leading tackler.
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September 22, 2023
Northwestern interim head coach David Braun is a former defensive coordinator at North Dakota State.

Gophers-Northwestern: Things to know before and during the game

Tap on the headline above to see the Star Tribune's coverage highlights and other facts to fully follow the game.