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Nov 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers celebrate with Paul Bunyan’s Axe after the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Tracking Gopher football roster movement: Who’s graduating? Who’s coming back?

Tony Liebert

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Dec 2, 2025

Aug 28, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Jalen Smith (8) runs the ball after a catch for a touchdown against the Buffalo Bulls during the second half of the game at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Freshman wide receiver Jalen Smith has 're-signed' with Gophers

Tony Liebert

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Dec 2, 2025

Sep 13, 2025; Berkeley, California, USA; The Minnesota Golden Gopher mascot teases a photographer during the second quarter against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

Tracking every Gophers signing in the early national signing period

Tony Liebert

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Dec 2, 2025

Nov 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Drake Lindsey (5) celebrates with Paul Bunyan’s Axe after the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Assessing the state of Gophers football after 7–5 regular season

Tony Liebert

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Dec 1, 2025

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Nov 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back John Nestor (17) tackles Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Carter Smith (5) during the first half at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

John Nestor awarded for tremendous performance against Wisconsin

Tony Liebert

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Dec 1, 2025

Nov 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers celebrate with Paul Bunyan’s Axe after the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

What bowl game awaits the Gophers after their 7–5 regular season?

Tony Liebert

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Dec 1, 2025

Aug 28, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck walks onto the field before the game against the Buffalo Bulls at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Versatile defensive back flips commitment from North Dakota to Minnesota

Tony Liebert

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Nov 30, 2025

Nov 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell looks on during the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Huntington Bank Stadium.

Luke Fickell: Two plays from loss to Minnesota will haunt Wisconsin Badgers

Lorin Cox

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Nov 30, 2025

Cathedral Catholic High School quarterback Brady Palmer.

QB with offers from Ohio State and other top programs commits to Gophers

Joe Nelson

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Nov 30, 2025

Nov 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Wisconsin Badgers players huddle during the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Huntington Bank Stadium.

Studs and duds from Wisconsin Badgers 17-7 loss to Minnesota Golden Gophers

Lorin Cox

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Nov 29, 2025

Gophers' crowd storm after Saturday's win over Wisconsin

Gophers mock Wisconsin's Jump Around after fourth Axe win in five years

Tony Liebert

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Nov 29, 2025

Nov 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Koi Perich (3) and defensive back John Nestor (17) celebrate during the first half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Gophers beat Wisconsin in snow for fourth Axe win in five years

Tony Liebert

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Nov 29, 2025

Screenshot from Wisconsin's first touchdown of the game

Did Wisconsin get away with a penalty on its first touchdown of the game?

Tony Liebert

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Nov 29, 2025

Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back John Nestor (17) kneels in the endzone before a football game against the Iowa Hawkeyes Oct. 25, 2025 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Gophers get two key defensive starters back from injury against Wisconsin

Tony Liebert

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Nov 29, 2025

Aug 28, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive lineman Anthony Smith (0) celebrates a sack against the Buffalo Bulls during the first half of the game at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Anthony Smith among 26 total Gophers recognized on Senior Day

Tony Liebert

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Nov 29, 2025

Nov 29, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; The Wisconsin Badgers line up for a play during the second quarter against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium.

How to watch, listen and stream Wisconsin Badgers at Minnesota Golden Gophers

Lorin Cox

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Nov 29, 2025

Aug 28, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers fans wave towels before the game against the Buffalo Bulls at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Gophers add versatile Pennsylvania RB to 2026 recruiting class

Tony Liebert

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Nov 28, 2025

Nov 25, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) hoists Paul Bunyan s Axe after defeating the Minnesota Golden Gophers to claim the rivalry trophy at Huntington Bank Stadium.

Expert picks for Wisconsin at Minnesota: Badgers predicted to reclaim Paul Bunyan's Axe

Lorin Cox

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Nov 28, 2025

Danny Collins talking to the media after a preseason Gophers practice.

5 Gophers who must step up in rivalry showdown with Wisconsin

Tony Liebert

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Nov 26, 2025

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