Minnesota Golden Gophers News

Will 2026 Be the Season Darius Taylor Finally Reaches His Full Potential? If Taylor puts it all together, he has the chance to be one of the best running backs in college football.

JUNE 30 • SI.COM

Big Ten's Most Impactful Transfer Portal Additions In 2026, Part 1

FOX Sports' Michael Cohen takes a look at the most important transfer portal addition for each Big Ten team heading into the 2026 college fo...

JUNE 29 • FOX SPORTS

Big Ten's Most Impactful Transfer Portal Additions In 2026, Part 1

Is the Drake Lindsey 1st-Round Buzz Already Getting Out of Control? A third analyst labeled Gophers quarterback Drake Lindsey as a potential first-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.

MAY 27 • SI.COM

Darius Taylor - Focusing on ways to stay healthy Taylor has made changes to his offseason routine as he looks to remain fully healthy throughout the 2026 season, something he has yet to do in his career, per Ryan Burns of 247Spor...

Impact Taylor has reportedly hired a chef and begun doing pilates. He's also spending more time with the Gophers' athletic trainer as he gears up for his senior season. Taylor has been a tremendous tailback in Minneapolis, but he's had problems staying on the field. His freshman season, he played in just six games. As a sophomore, he missed the opener. Last fall, he played in 10 games. He'll be the Gophers' unquestioned top tailback once again in 2026, and with a renewed focus on staying healthy, he could be primed for his best season yet.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Former Vikings RB fighting through devastating new life challenge Day-to-day life has become much more challenging for former Vikings RB Onterrio Smith after suffering a stroke back in 2024.

MAY 14 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Tom Moore, 87, returns to alma mater to serve as offensive adviser to Iowa's Kirk Ferentz

Longtime NFL and college assistant Tom Moore, who will turn 88 during the upcoming college football season, will join the Iowa staff as senior consultant to the head coach and offe...

MAY 13 • Associated Press

2026 College Football Odds: Can Indiana Repeat as Big Ten Champions?

Here's a first look at the 2026 Big Ten Championship odds as Ohio State, Indiana and Oregon headline the loaded title race.

MAY 11 • FOX SPORTS

2026 College Football Odds: Can Indiana Repeat as Big Ten Champions?

Big Ten Power Rankings: Indiana Leads the Pack, Ohio State and Oregon Close Behind

FOX Sports' Michael Cohen offers up a team-by-team breakdown of where things stand in the Big Ten following spring practice.

MAY 4 • FOX SPORTS

Big Ten Power Rankings: Indiana Leads the Pack, Ohio State and Oregon Close Behind

Minnesota QB Drake Lindsey Arrested for Alleged Underage Drinking, Fake ID

Minnesota Golden Gophers QB Drake Lindsey was arrested for alleged underage possession of alcohol and carrying fake identification.

MAY 1 • FOX SPORTS

Minnesota QB Drake Lindsey Arrested for Alleged Underage Drinking, Fake ID

Kaden Helms - Likely starting TE for Gophers Helms appears likely to be Minnesota's starting tight end in 2026, per Minnesota Gophers on SI.

Impact Helms began his career at Oklahoma, but injuries prevented him from making a big impact in Norman. He's coming off a five-catch, 35-yard, one-touchdown season, his best year yet. Helms appears poised to shatter that total so long as he can stay healthy.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Jennings - Impresses in spring ball Jennings impressed in Minnesota's spring practice period and appears slated to have a role this fall, per Minnesota Gophers on SI.

Impact Jennings had a strong first year of FBS ball last fall, reeling in 23 catches for 323 yards with Cincinnati. Now in his senior season, he appears primed to make an impact in the Gophers' wide receiver room.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

A.J. Turner - Sitting out early in spring ball Turner (undisclosed) isn't participating early in Minnesota's spring practice period, per Minnesota Gophers on SI.

Impact Turner had just 16 carries for 64 yards and a touchdown last season as a reserve back with the Gophers, but he's set for an expanded role in his redshirt senior season. That is, if he's able to return to action and overcome the injury that cost him the final 10 games of the year in 2025.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota AD Coyle announces decision to part ways with men's hockey coach Bob Motzko

Minnesota has announced it has “mutually agreed to part ways” with men’s hockey coach Bob Motzko after eight seasons

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

Lou Holtz, College Football Staple Who Coached Notre Dame to 1988 Title, Dies

Lou Holtz, the College Football Hall of Fame coach who led Notre Dame to a national championship, has died at 89.

MARCH 4 • FOX SPORTS

Lou Holtz, College Football Staple Who Coached Notre Dame to 1988 Title, Dies

Oregon vs. Minnesota: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch The Minnesota Golden Gophers (11-14, 4-10 Big Ten) will visit the Oregon Ducks (9-16, 2-12 Big Ten) after losing five straight road games.In...

FEBRUARY 17 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Minnesota revises Fleck's contract with new $700K annual bonus, ranking him 10th in Big Ten at $7.9M

Minnesota has revised coach P

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

North Dakota State, winner of 10 FCS titles, jumps to FBS to join Mountain West in football

Perennial FCS power North Dakota State will move up to the FBS level this season and join the Mountain West for football

FEBRUARY 9 • Associated Press

Michigan State Spartans at Minnesota Golden Gophers odds, picks and predictions The No. 10 Michigan State Spartans visit the Minnesota Golden Gophers Wednesday for a 7 p.m. ET tip in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

FEBRUARY 4 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Joel Klatt's 3 Biggest Winners, Losers of Big Ten's 2026 Schedule Draw

Joel Klatt believes Penn State has a 10-win schedule, while Ohio State has the Big Ten's most "daunting" slate.

FEBRUARY 2 • FOX SPORTS

Joel Klatt's 3 Biggest Winners, Losers of Big Ten's 2026 Schedule Draw

Senior Bowl standout offers Vikings a contingency plan Brian Flores will love As the Vikings shape their 2026 draft plan, sans Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, a Senior Bowl standout looks like someone Brian Flores will covet.

FEBRUARY 2 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Perry Thompson - Chooses Gophers Thompson will transfer to Minnesota, per Hayes Fawcett of On3.com.

Impact Thompson spent two seasons at Auburn, and was a minor part of the offense in both years. He totaled 22 catches for 280 yards and one touchdown with the Tigers, and will now take his talents to the Gophers with two seasons of eligibility remaining.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

2026 College Football Transfer Portal Tracker: LSU Gets Ex-Colorado 5-Star

The college football transfer portal opened on Jan. 2, but players didn't wait until then to announce their intentions to enter it.

JANUARY 24 • FOX SPORTS

2026 College Football Transfer Portal Tracker: LSU Gets Ex-Colorado 5-Star

Gophers bring back career rushing leader Mohamed Ibrahim to coach running backs

Minnesota has brought back all-time leading rusher Mohamed Ibrahim as running backs coach

JANUARY 16 • Associated Press

TJ Thomas Jr. - Commits to Minnesota Thomas has committed to Minnesota, Ryan Burns of 247Sports reports.

Impact While out for dinner Saturday night, Minnesota called Thomas to recruit him. A couple of hours later, his UMN commitment became official. The running back will transfer colleges from Elon to Minnesota. Between the 2024 and 2025 FCS seasons, he logged 180 rushing attempts for 972 yards and 11 touchdowns. Thomas scored at least five both years.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Zion Steptoe - Headed to Minnesota Steptoe has committed to Minnesota, On3.com reports.

Impact Steptoe reentered the portal after two seasons at Tulsa, where he totaled 36 receptions for 475 yards. He'll return to the Big Ten -- he started his career at Purdue -- with Minnesota.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

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