Morgan has been driving force in Gophers' run to volleyball Sweet 16
Taylor Morgan wasn't ready to see her U volleyball career end, so she did something about it. And now Minnesota needs victories, tonight and Saturday, to reach the Final Four.
Gophers safety Winfield Jr. named first-team All America
Gophers coach P.J. Fleck also was named a finalist for the Paul "Bear" Bryant Coach of the Year award.
Road trip: U's Casey O'Brien takes 16-hour car ride to accept award
The Disney Spirit Award is given to college football's most inspirational player, coach, team or figure. Casey O'Brien is a four-time cancer survivor who made his Minnesota debut this season.
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Claeys reunited with Kill on Virginia Tech football staff
Tracy Claeys will coach linebackers with the Hokies after resigning as Washington State defensive coordinator in October. He joins fellow former Gophers coach Jerry Kill, who is special assistant to the head coach.
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Holiday goals: A Christmas wish list for men's college hockey teams
From improved goaltending to bravery on the road, check out what the Beavers, Huskies, Bulldogs, Mavericks and Gophers could use.
Minnesota college sports goes well beyond the Gophers. Here's a guide to the conferences that include the state's Division II and Division III programs.
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Gophers volleyball NCAA regional preview
The No. 7 Gophers face No. 10 Florida at 5:30 p.m. Friday. Should they win, they would face the Texas-Louisville winner in the region final for a trip to the Final Four.
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Coffey, other early departures for NBA, hurting Big Ten's overall depth
Players declaring early for the NBA often go undrafted, and in the Big Ten, rosters are feeling the impact of the lost talent. "You got a broken system here," Purdue coach Matt Painter said.
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Five Gophers named to the Associated Press All-Big Ten teams
Receivers Rashod Bateman and Tyler Johnson as well as safety Antoine Winfield Jr., made the first team, while quarterback Tanner Morgan and running back Rodney Smith made the second team.
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Gophers women's basketball wins eighth game in a row
Guards Sara Scalia (above) and Destiny Pitts of the Gophers combined for 43 points and 10 three-pointers.
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Five biggest reasons for Gophers' five early losses
Seven newcomers and a handful of returning players have struggled to play well together against one of the toughest basketball schedules in the nation, which doesn't ease up Sunday against No. 3 Ohio State at Williams Arena.
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Fleck wins regional honor from football coaches association
Gophers coach P.J. Fleck is one of the finalist's for the National Coach of the Year award, which will be announced next month.
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Rebuilding bridges: Whalen offers U scholarships to 13 state players
Lindsay Whalen is working hard to overcome the lack of interest toward state recruits by her predecessor, Marlene Stollings. The recruiting of a junior from Farmington is an example.
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Scoggins: Plenty of meaningless bowl games, but not for Gophers
Perception. Visibility. A chance to notch a win against a respected opponent. That's ahead for the Gophers in the Outback Bowl on New Year's Day.
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Disconnected Gophers display their flaws in 20-point loss to Iowa
A disturbing Gophers' narrative continued in a humbling loss. "There are stretches out there where we're not connected offensively or defensively," senior captain Michael Hurt said.
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Game preview: Gophers women at George Washington
The Gophers close out their road trip with their second game in the nation's capital in three days.
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Gophers react to Big Ten opening loss at Iowa
Gophers coach Richard Pitino, Alihan Demir and Michael Hurt talk after Big Ten opening loss at Iowa.
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Pregame: Showdown of top Big Ten big men features Luke Garza vs. Daniel Oturu
Monday's Big Ten matchup in Iowa City features a battle between two of the best big men in the league with Iowa's Luke Garza and Minnesota's Daniel Oturu.
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Two more Gophers plan to transfer; Fleck an award finalist
Smith was a three-star recruit in the Gophers 2018 class, redshirting his first season. The 6-1, 185-pound safety did not play this year.
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Mankato linebacker finalist for college football's 'Academic Heisman'
MSU-Mankato linebacker Alex Goettl has a 3.93 grade-point average, and scored on an interception after figuring out an opponent's trick play during Saturday's Division II quarterfinals.
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Five things to know about Gophers' Outback Bowl opponent Auburn
Even the most casual fans know that Auburn is one of the biggest names in college football. Here's a look at Minnesota's opponent in the Outback Bowl.
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After losing Axe, Gophers 'ready to move on' to Outback Bowl prep
P.J. Fleck gave the players this past week off to digest the season while the staff recruited before returning to practice Sunday.
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Gophers-Auburn on New Year's Day: Maroon and gold vs. blue blood foe
The teams have never met, but Minnesota knows the name and the challenges that Auburn will present in the Outback Bowl. "The level of our bowl game has completely changed," coach P.J. Fleck.said,
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