Nebraska’s Emmett Johnson reacted after scoring a touchdown last Saturday. The Huskers have reeled off wins against Illinois, Northwestern and Purdu
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Nebraska’s Emmett Johnson reacted after scoring a touchdown last Saturday. The Huskers have reeled off wins against Illinois, Northwestern and Purdue.

Big Ten football picks: Can Nebraska run its winning streak to four?

November 2, 2023
The Huskers face Michigan State on Saturday after Iowa and Northwestern square off at Wrigley Field.
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh was reportedly on Wednesday’s conference call with Big Ten coaches before excusing himself so they could talk freely wit

Big Ten that prides itself on integrity has hands full with Michigan

November 3, 2023
The Michigan signal-stealing scandal saw the light of day two weeks ago. It has percolated since with several juicy details, including a conference call among coaches. Now the question is if the Big Ten will take action.
Gophers recruit Drake Lindsey has led Fayetteville (Ark.) High School to a 9-0 record this season.

Gophers QB recruit, safety from Esko put up big high school numbers

October 31, 2023
Drake Lindsey, Koi Perich and Corey Smith are all having big senior seasons and have committed to the Gophers. They are three of 23 players who have accepted scholarship offers.
Rutgers defensive back Eric Rogers (0) turned a blocked punt into a touchdown against Indiana on Oct. 21.

A surprise team at No. 4; Gophers inch up in Big Ten power rankings

November 1, 2023
The Gophers play their next two games against teams below them in the new rankings before finishing the regular season with a couple of tough challenges.
Minnesota will bring Floyd of Rosedale to its Big Ten opener vs. Iowa.

Gophers football opens 2024 Big Ten schedule with four huge challenges

November 3, 2023
Next season's Big Ten schedule starts with games for two iconic trophies, including a bronze pig, and then veers into uncharted territory in the expanded conference.
Jordan Nubin, left, and Tyler Nubin were two of the standouts for the Gophers in Saturday’s victory against Michigan State.

Family moment of a lifetime for U football's Nubin brothers

November 1, 2023
Their parents shed tears watching from the stands as Jordan and Tyler starred against Michigan State.
Minnesota Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck embraces Minnesota Gophers defensive back Tyler Nubin (27) after defeating Nebraska 13-10 Thursday, Aug. 31, 2
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Game-by-game: Here is the Gophers' realistic path to Big Ten West title

November 1, 2023
Minnesota is in a four-way tie for the Big Ten West lead with four games to play. The Gophers control their own destiny, but let's focus more on reality.
Gophers
November 3, 2023
If Bret Bielema walks off the field Saturday in Minneapolis smiling, it’ll mean he’s a perfect 10-0 vs. Minnesota.

Neal: Time for Gophers to end Bielema's dominance

Illinois coach Bielema is 9-0 all-time against Minnesota. This Gophers team is playing for a division title and needs to avoid another slip.
Gophers
November 3, 2023
Illinois defensive lineman Jer’Zhan Newton was flagged for targeting and ejected after a hit against Wisconsin quarterback Braedyn Locke on Oct. 21.

Will U avoid another stumble vs. Illinois? Randy Johnson's prediction

Illinois is 2-0 against the Gophers under coach Bret Bielema, and Saturday sets up as another close, defensive battle with Minnesota hoping to step up in the Big Ten West title chase.
Gophers
November 4, 2023
Gophers linebacker Cody Lindenberg missed the first seven games this season because of injury but has returned to bolster the team’s defense.

Quick feet and brain. Top Gophers tackler Lindenberg healthy again.

The Gophers defense was missing a key piece with Cody Lindenberg injured for the first seven games. They're glad to have him back heading into Saturday's game vs. Illinois.
Sports
November 3, 2023
Minnesota quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis

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

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