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    October 2, 2017
    Gophers coach PJ Fleck at practice. St. Paul Pioneer Press file photo
    New Purdue coach's son is a Fleck fan
    MINNEAPOLIS—Purdue coach Jeff Brohm's son is a fan of Gophers coach P.J. Fleck. Brady Brohm, 12, reached out to Fleck more than a year...
    sportsOctober 2, 2017 - 9:36pm
    September 30, 2017
    Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck celebrates with wide receiver Tyler Johnson (6) during the first half against the Maryland on Saturday, Sept. 30, at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Jesse Johnson / USA TODAY Sports
    Gophers' Fleck offers 'do the right things' line on McGhee's absence
    MINNEAPOLIS—When asked about the absence of starting safety Duke McGhee on Saturday, Sept. 30, Minnesota head football coach P.J. Fleck...
    sportsSeptember 30, 2017 - 5:38pm
    Maryland Terrapins wide receiver Taivon Jacobs (12) runs with the ball after making a catch as Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Kiondre Thomas (31) makes a tackle in the first quarter Saturday, Sept. 30, at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Jesse Johnson / USA TODAY Sports
    COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Gophers drop Big Ten opener to Maryland, 31-24
    MINNEAPOLIS—Running back Ty Johnson's 34-yard touchdown run with 1:10 remaining gave Maryland a 31-24 victory over Minnesota on Saturday,...
    sportsSeptember 30, 2017 - 5:12pm
    September 29, 2017
    Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Richard Pitino reacts from the bench against the Michigan Wolverines during the Big Ten Conference Tournament March 11, 2017, at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
    Gophers' Richard Pitino: It's been a hard week with his dad involved in scandal
    MINNEAPOLIS — As his legendary coaching father remains wrapped in another scandal, the latest a pay-for-play allegation that effectively...
    sportsSeptember 29, 2017 - 10:05pm
    Members of the Gophers football team, including No. 80 Chip Litten and No. 84 Bob Stein, watch their teammates play during the 1967 season. They were the last Minnesota team to win the Big Ten title. (Credit: University of Minnesota)
    1967 Gophers had pride, joy and heartache on way to last Big Ten title
    MINNEAPOLIS — After Mike Ditka and before Darrelle Revis helped solidify Pennsylvania steel town Aliquippa as a football factory, Tom Sakal...
    sportsSeptember 29, 2017 - 9:03pm
    September 28, 2017
    Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Richard Pitino (left) greets his father Rick Pitino (facing) during the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio, on Jan. 15, 2017. Joe Maiorana / USA TODAY Sports
    SHIPLEY: Rick Pitino just gave the Gophers something else to work through
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    sportsSeptember 28, 2017 - 8:18pm
    In downtown Minneapolis, key stretch of I-35W to close for the weekend
    MINNEAPOLIS — It's a big weekend for sports events in downtown Minneapolis, but the Minnesota Department of Transportation is shutting...
    newsSeptember 28, 2017 - 12:25pm
    September 27, 2017
    Gophers recruiting: Fleck aims high while shopping for 2019 quarterbacks
    MINNEAPOLIS — P.J. Fleck wants one standout quarterback in each recruiting class. For 2019, the Gophers coach and his staff have focused in on two of the highest-rated quarterbacks in the nation, and the scholarship offer is open to one of them on a first-come, first-serve basis....
    sportsSeptember 27, 2017 - 8:30pm
    September 26, 2017
    Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Conor Rhoda (15) and Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck looks on during the second half against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Sept. 16 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
    Gophers QB Conor Rhoda feeling more comfortable each week
    MINNEAPOLIS — When Conor Rhoda made his first collegiate start last season against Maryland, the Gophers quarterback hadn't really been...
    sportsSeptember 26, 2017 - 8:58pm
    September 25, 2017
    Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Shannon Brooks carries the ball during the first half against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore., on Sept. 9, 2017. Troy Wayrynen / USA TODAY Sports
    Gophers RBs Smith, Brooks expected to return vs. Maryland
    MINNEAPOLIS — The Gophers' top two running backs, Rodney Smith and Shannon Brooks, are on track to return to action against Maryland on Saturday,...
    sportsSeptember 25, 2017 - 8:23pm
    September 21, 2017
    Perham offensive and defensive lineman Logan Richter looks forward to siuting up for the Minnesota Gophers in the future.David Samson / Forum News Service
    Richter, a small town Minn. kid, recounts crazy day he committed to Gophers football program
    PERHAM, Minn. — Logan Richter, a 6-foot-4, 290-pound offensive and defensive lineman from Perham, sat in the back row with his sister,...
    sportsSeptember 21, 2017 - 9:36am
    September 17, 2017
    Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders wide receiver Tyrese Johnson (13) gets tackled after catching the ball from Minnesota Golden Gophers linebacker Julian Huff (20) in the second half Saturday, Sept. 16, at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Jesse Johnson / USA TODAY Sports
    COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Defense has sparked Gophers' 3-0 start
    MINNEAPOLIS—P.J. Fleck was in peak form with one comment about the stellar performances his defense has produced in the Gophers' 3-0 run...
    sportsSeptember 17, 2017 - 8:17pm
    September 16, 2017
    Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Conor Rhoda (15) drops back for a pass Saturday, Sept. 16, in the first quarter against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Jesse Johnson / USA TODAY Sports
    COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Minnesota routs Middle Tennessee to stay unbeaten
    MINNEAPOLIS—Minnesota running backs Rodney Smith and Kobe McCrary each rushed for 107 yards, which was more than the 46 rushing yards Middle...
    sportsSeptember 16, 2017 - 9:51pm
    Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Shannon Brooks (23) carries the ball during the first half against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium last weekend. Troy Wayrynen / USA TODAY Sports
    It took a village to change the life of Gophers running back Shannon Brooks
    MINNEAPOLIS—Melissa Weeks needed a quick respite from her roles as a seventh-grade science teacher and sole guardian to the teenage Brooks...
    sportsSeptember 16, 2017 - 1:01pm
    September 14, 2017
    Minnesota Gophers Coach P.J. Fleck File photo
    Middle Tennessee sees victory over Gophers as branding opportunity
    MINNEAPOLIS—Middle Tennessee State wants to spoil a pair of Gophers seasons in 2017. After the 12th-seeded Blue Raiders toppled No. 5 Minnesota...
    sportsSeptember 14, 2017 - 6:59pm
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