listen to @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social explain why he claims not to hate your favorite #Gophers team.
...allegedly...
in this Gopher Gridiron Radio episode with @gopherpucklive.bsky.social's Eric Vigoe and of course @lukebuer.bsky.social.
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It's a thought-provoking exercise to project the #Gophers 2026 defense across all three levels.
Here's a look at my projected spring defensive depth chart, where I'm very bullish on the defensive ends and have plenty of questions about the tackles.
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With the 2026 roster now set, the #Gophers are in the midst of winter workouts.
With spring ball just around the corner, and everyone acknowledging that projected depth charts in February are fluid, here's my look at Minnesota's offense.
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A deep-dive into the #Gophers FY25 athletic budget
- Football breaks $100 million in revenue, yet spending remained flat
- MBB continues to see ticket revenue dwindle further and further, while WBB sees a record-high spend of $6.58 million
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2027 four-star tight end Brooks Bakko was named the Gatorade Player of the Year for North Dakota this last fall, and the #Gophers continue to make him a high priority.
"I feel very good about Minnesota."
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#Gophers coach P.J. Fleck will be getting a contract amendment approved by the Board of Regents next week.
Not an extension, an amendment.
So what changed? I go through it, so you don't have to.
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2027 Moorhead (Minn.) receiver David Mack already holds a #Gophers offer, and the in-state school is recruiting him hard.
"I feel really good about Minnesota. They're definitely one of my top schools, if not the top school on my list."
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The #Gophers extended an offer to Lennox (S.D.) tight end Drake Mikkelsen over the weekend, and it's a Big Ten offer that he's pumped about.
"I've loved Minnesota when I visited, so it's a major feeling of accomplishment for me."
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The #Gophers are making a play for 2027 Arizona receiver Donovan McNabb Jr. (yes, you're that old), who holds 20 offers and made it to a Minnesota game last fall.
"I feel highly of them as of recently."
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#Gophers quarterback commit Furian Inferrera suffered a knee injury in the early part of his junior season that he's working diligently to come back from for a strong senior season.
"The future's bright and I'm excited to be a part of that."
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A breakdown of the #Gophers 2026 game-by-game schedule.
- Seattle in late September
- An alternating road/home conference slate
- Only one bye week, but Minnesota gets it to prepare for a rivalry game
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He's been at practices and games, plus he camped over the summer. Now Moorhead junior quarterback Jett Feeney has earned a #Gophers offer following his visit from P.J. Fleck today.
"This is a big one."
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Which of the 19 portal adds do I see making the most significant impact in 2026 for the #Gophers?
I like 'tiering' for that type of January exercise, so here's my 'way too early' look.
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The #Gophers staff went by to see the top in-state 2027 and Minnesota commit Eli Diane on Monday.
He details his battle back from injury and his work towards early enrollment.
"It feels like I really belong here, and I'm excited to be a part of the Gopher team."
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17 members of the #Gophers 2026 high school recruiting class have enrolled early and will be a part of winter workouts and spring ball.
A look at their background and their new numbers for Minnesota.
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The #Gophers are still full steam ahead in their pursuit of 2027 Shakopee defender Blake Betton.
Betton details his most recent visit from the Minnesota staff.
"They're doing all the right things."
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The #Gophers are finishing up with the transfer portal, so it's time to examine how it all fits.
Here's my look at the portal additions on defense for Minnesota, and what my expectations look like heading into spring ball.
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The #Gophers are finishing up with the transfer portal, so it's time to examine how it all fits.
Here's my look at the portal additions on offense for Minnesota, and what my expectations look like heading into spring ball.
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Elon running back T.J. Thomas was out to dinner on Saturday night when the #Gophers called.
A couple of hours later, he was committed to Minnesota.
Thomas details the chaos of transfer portal recruiting and how he became a Gopher.
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The #Gophers are set to hire New Mexico's Daniel Da Prato as its new Special Teams coordinator, a source confirmed to @247Sports. @andygreder.bsky.social had it first.
The Lobos special teams ranked 13th best in CFB this fall, per Bill Connelly's SP+.
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Dinkytown Athletes has announced that #Gophers tailback Darius Taylor has signed and will return for his senior season at Minnesota.
A look at the impact in retaining one of the most gifted players on the roster.
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The #Gophers will not retain Matt Simon as their wide receiver coach / co-offensive coordinator for 2026, a source confirmed to 247Sports.
Simon had been P.J. Fleck's receivers coach since 2014 at Western Michigan, and he's been the co-OC since 2020.
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for those looking for a list of #Gophers that are expected to hit the portal today yet
here you go
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With #Gophers safety Koi Perich hitting the portal waters today, I dive into what it means for Minnesota now.
A look at the emotional aspect, where (I believe anyway) they should spend that money on defense, and the impact overall.
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ICYMI last night, #Gophers star safety Koi Perich will hit the transfer portal.
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#Gophers DL Anthony Smith went public last night that he'll be returning to Minnesota for his 2026 season.
The first team All-Big Ten defender goes into detail why with 247.
"I know there's still more meat on the bone. The goal is just being a true game-wrecker."
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Everything #Gophers coach P.J. Fleck, plus what players Anthony Smith, Drake Lindsey and Jalen Smith had to say following Minnesota's Rate Bowl win.
"We got the right kids who want to be coached. I'll stand tall on that comment, for sure."
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It wasn't pretty, but the #Gophers won their ninth straight bowl game in an overtime Rate Bowl 20-17 win over New Mexico.
My thoughts and takeaways from Phoenix, including being thankful for the two Smiths, Anthony and Jalen.
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Rate Bowl preview: #Gophers vs. New Mexico
- Game info
- Five things you need to know
- Lobo players to watch
- Keys to a Minnesota victory
- And my score prediction as P.J. Fleck's team attempts win their ninth straight bowl game
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"Just being yourself through it all. Ups and downs are going to happen."
#Gophers QB Drake Lindsey expands on his first year as the starter, how OC Greg Harbaugh is 'one of the best in the business', and putting on his transfer portal recruiting hat.
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