For Gophers football: A bowl game; then what?

For Gophers football: A bowl game; then what?

U supporters express concern, uneasiness over program's future

Gophers QB Leidner aims to close career on high note

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Gophers QB Leidner aims to close career on high note
Gophers QB has put up decent statistics in bowl games.

Longtime swim coach, former Gophers star Tim Daly dies

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Longtime swim coach, former Gophers star Tim Daly dies
From his days as a star on the swim teams of Bloomington Lincoln High School and the University of Minnesota to a beloved coach at west metro clubs and high schools, Tim Daly left a network of coaches, teammates and swimmers who mourned his Christmas Eve death.
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3 minutes ago

Three keys for Gophers to keep winning entering Big Ten play

Staff writer Marcus Fuller's three keys for the Gophers men's basketball team to continue their winning ways into the Big Ten season:
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Gophers-Michigan State men's basketball game preview

Preview: The Gophers (12-1) are looking to win their first Big Ten opener at home since beating Penn State in 2009-10. Coach Richard Pitino is…
Up Close: Your guide to the Holiday Bowl
Gophers-Washington State (6 p.m. Tuesday, ESPN) Up Close: Your guide to the Holiday Bowl
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Statistics, rosters and more to get you ready for the Holiday Bowl game in San Diego between the Gophers and Washington State. Plus click for a complete college scoreboard, polls, Big Ten stat leaders and information for bowl games on TV.
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3 minutes ago

Reggie Lynch is at center of Gophers' turnaround

The transfer has come along way from the Southdale Y.
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The Call: Gophers vs. Washington State

Gophers quarterback Mitch Leidner was MVP of last year's Quick Lane Bowl victory over Central Michigan. Now he has to bounce back after throwing four interceptions at Wisconsin.
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Claeys, Gophers fans prep for Holiday Bowl

The Gophers marching band entertained fans Monday, and football coach Tracy Claeys addressed the media ahead of Tuesday's Holiday Bowl.
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5:52pm

Gallery: Gophers, fans start Holiday Bowl festivities

Goldy Gopher led cheers and bands battled at a Holiday Bowl event at the Minnesota team hotel in San Diego on Monday. The Gophers face Washington State on Tuesday.
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December 26

Gophers' Rodney Smith ready for bigger role, on and off field

The 2017 co-captain is determined to bring a positive image to a scarred U football program.
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December 25
Minnesota's running back Rodney Smith ran the ball into the end zone f...

Gophers running back Rodney Smith at a glance

The running back will be one of three co-captains next season.
News, live video, more: Keep up with Minnesota's D-II and D-III teams
State college sports News, live video, more: Keep up with Minnesota's D-II and D-III teams
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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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December 25

Reusse: Tarnished Gophers football program needs rah-rah salesman

High and mighty though university President Eric Kaler would sound if he fires Tracy Claeys, it will be a business decision.
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December 24

Gophers' Wolitarsky to finish U career in home state this week

A series of rainstorms over the past 10 days has soaked parts of southern California. But the Gophers didn't seem to mind as they prepared for Tuesday's Holiday Bowl.
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December 24

Poll: How will the Gophers do against Washington State in the Holiday Bowl?

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December 24
KiAnte Hardin, left, shown in an October game against Iowa, is one of four suspended players in the Gophers secondary.

Makeshift U secondary will face Wash. State's elite pass attack

With suspensions decimating their secondary, the Gophers released a patchwork depth chart ahead of Tuesday's Holiday Bowl. They face a Cougars team that is ranked second in the nation in passing yards and that has four players who caught more than 40 passes during the season.
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December 24

Gophers take 12-1 record into Big Ten after beating Arkansas State

Like a few other games this season, the Gophers made it closer than it had to be, watching a 17-point advantage nearly evaporate with 11 second-half turnovers.
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December 24
Arkansas State guard Devin Carter (3) drives on Minnesota guard Amir C...

Gophers defense creates chaos with full-court pressure

Gophers basketball forces season-high 20 turnovers in win against Arkansas State on Friday night
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December 23

Washington State's Mike Leach remains a maverick

The coach on the winning side of the Gophers' epic collapse in 2006 bowl wields strong opinions.
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December 23

Recap: Gophers 82, Arkansas State 75

The Gophers beat Arkansas State 82-75 at Williams Arena on Friday.
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December 23

Gophers confident going into Big Ten play

Gophers coach Richard Pitino, Akeem Springs and Dupree McBrayer talk after their win vs. Arkansas State.
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December 23

Gophers latest depth chart reflects impact of suspensions

The Gophers list true freshman Coney Durr as a starting cornerback, with Duke McGhee as a starting safety.
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December 23

Will the Gophers show offensive changes against Arkansas State?

Gophers coach Richard Pitino talked about tweaking the offense after more than a week since the last game.
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December 23
Julian Batts (4) defended Dupree McBrayer (1) in the second half.

McBrayer is most improved player on a much-improved Gophers team

The sophomore guard has justified the faith coach Richard Pitino had in him.
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Final, 11/26
1 2 3 4 F
Minnesota 8-4 3 14 0 0 17
Wisconsin 10-2 0 7 3 21 31