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    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
    September 13, 2017
    Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck looks on during the second half Aug. 31 against the Buffalo Bulls at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
    Gophers football: Former East Ridge QB Seth Green steps into backup role
    MINNEAPOLIS — Throughout preseason camp and the opening two games of the season, the competition between quarterbacks Conor Rhoda and Demry...
    sportsSeptember 13, 2017 - 8:33pm
    September 12, 2017
    Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Demry Croft throws the ball before Buffalo Bulls cornerback Cameron Lewis can make a tackle in the second half at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Aug. 31, 2017. Jesse Johnson / USA TODAY Sports
    Gophers quarterback Demry Croft to be away from team
    MINNEAPOLIS — Backup quarterback Demry Croft will be away from the Gophers football team for Saturday's game against Middle Tennessee State...
    sportsSeptember 12, 2017 - 8:45pm
    Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders linebacker DQ Thomas (20) and defensive back Reed Blankenship make a tackle on Syracuse Orange wide receiver Ervin Philips during the third quarter of a game at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y., on Sept. 9, 2017. Mark Konezny / USA TODAY Sports
    Middle Tennessee sees win over Gophers as a 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 12, 2017 - 7:29pm
    September 11, 2017
    Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Conor Rhoda (15) throws a pass during the second half against the Oregon State Beavers Saturday, Sept. 9, at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore. The Golden Gophers won 48-14. Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
    Conor Rhoda named Gophers' starting quarterback
    MINNEAPOLIS — Gophers coach P.J. Fleck named Conor Rhoda the starting quarterback after his performance in Saturday night's 48-14 victory...
    sportsSeptember 11, 2017 - 8:15pm
    September 10, 2017
    Minnesota running back Shannon Brooks (23) carries the ball during the first half against the Oregon State Beavers on Saturday night, Sept. 9, at Reser Stadium. Brooks finished with three touchdowns on 17 carries and 91 yards as the Golden Gophers won 48-14. Troy Wayrynen / USA TODAY Sports
    Takeaways and bevy of running aid Gophers win at Oregon State
    CORVALLIS, Ore.—The Minnesota defense forced and recovered three Oregon State fumbles, leading to 17 points in a 48-14 romp over the Beavers...
    sportsSeptember 10, 2017 - 5:56pm
    September 8, 2017
    Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Tyler Johnson (6) rushes with the ball after making a catch as Buffalo Bulls cornerback Cameron Lewis (39) plays defense during their game last week in Minneapolis. Johnson, a Minneapolis native and former Minneapolis North standout, is becoming the Gophers' go-to receiver. Jesse Johnson / USA TODAY Sports
    For Gophers' Johnson, 'breakout' game no surprise to those who know him
    MINNEAPOLIS—One of Minneapolis North coach Charles Adams' favorite memories of Tyler Johnson is commemorated in a photo in his school office....
    sportsSeptember 8, 2017 - 4:32pm
    September 7, 2017
    Buffalo Bulls cornerback Cameron Lewis (39) intercepts a pass intended for Minnesota Golden Gophers tight end Brandon Lingen (86) in the first half at TCF Bank Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 31. Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
    Gophers don't need props to recognize value of takeaways
    MINNEAPOLIS — Tennessee players dunked footballs into a tailored plastic garbage can after takeaways in their double-overtime win over...
    sportsSeptember 7, 2017 - 7:40pm
    September 6, 2017
    Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. celebrates after making a tackle for loss against the Buffalo Bulls at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Aug. 31, 2017. Jesse Johnson / USA TODAY Sports
    Gophers safety Winfield Jr. excited to return to the field
    MINNEAPOLIS — After missing the Holiday Bowl because of a suspension, Gophers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. relished his return to the field...
    sportsSeptember 6, 2017 - 6:12pm
    September 5, 2017
    Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck jumps after Minnesota Golden Gophers block a punt in the first half against the Buffalo Bulls at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Aug. 31, 2017. Jesse Johnson / USA TODAY Sports
    Gophers monitoring Oregon wildfires before weekend road trip
    MINNEAPOLIS — When the Gophers travel to play Oregon State of the Pac-12 on Saturday, Sept. 9, it will be their last nonconference football...
    sportsSeptember 5, 2017 - 6:41pm
    September 4, 2017
    Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck looks on during a play review in the first half against the Buffalo Bulls at TCF Bank Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 31. Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
    Gophers' pass rusher Tai'yon Devers held out by coach P.J. Fleck
    MINNEAPOLIS — It was Gophers' coach P.J. Fleck's decision to hold defensive end Tai'yon Devers out of last Thursday's 17-7 season-opening...
    sportsSeptember 4, 2017 - 8:17pm
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