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Minnesota fires Claeys after nine-win season
Full Story: Minnesota fires Claeys after nine-win seasonMinnesota went 9-4, including a bowl victory this season, but head coach Tracy Claeys was fired, the school confirmed Tuesday. Minnesota athletic director Mark Coyle,… Full Story
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Minnesota D haults Washington State in Holiday Bowl
Full Story: Minnesota D haults Washington State in Holiday BowlSAN DIEGO — The Minnesota Golden Gophers stifled Washington State’s vaunted offense to prevail in the Holiday Bowl 17-12 on Tuesday night. The Golden Gophers… Full Story
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Golden Gophers suspend 10 players
Full Story: Golden Gophers suspend 10 playersThe University of Minnesota suspended 10 football players indefinitely, meaning they could miss the team’s matchup against Washington State in the Holiday Bowl. Among the… Full Story
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Minnesota beats Oregon State to open season
Full Story: Minnesota beats Oregon State to open seasonRunning back Rodney Smith rushed for 124 yards, leading Minnesota to a 30-23 victory over visiting Oregon State in a season opener Thursday night at… Full Story
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Minnesota snaps seven-game bowl losing streak
Full Story: Minnesota snaps seven-game bowl losing streakDETROIT – Mitch Leidner passed for a touchdown and rushed 13 yards for the go-ahead score as Minnesota snapped a seven-game bowl losing streak by… Full Story
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Jones puts 10-0 starting mark on line vs. Gophers
Full Story: Jones puts 10-0 starting mark on line vs. GophersCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Just when it appeared the Ohio State quarterback situation was settled, the pot was stirred again with the one-game suspension of starter… Full Story
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Minnesota coach Kill retires due to health concerns
Full Story: Minnesota coach Kill retires due to health concernsMinnesota head football coach Jerry Kill announced Wednesday morning that he is retiring, effective immediately, because of medical concerns. The 54-year-old Kill has dealt with… Full Story
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Gophers’ D shows teeth, Leidner getting his grip
Full Story: Gophers’ D shows teeth, Leidner getting his gripMINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota’s defense lived up to the hype in the season opener, smothering an explosive TCU offense, holding them under 30 points for the… Full Story
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TCU hangs on to beat relentless Minnesota
Full Story: TCU hangs on to beat relentless MinnesotaMINNEAPOLIS – Heisman Trophy favorite Trevone Boykin passed for a touchdown and ran for another as No. 2 TCU won 23-17 over Minnesota at TCF… Full Story
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Thursday Night Preview: No. 2 TCU at Minnesota
Full Story: Thursday Night Preview: No. 2 TCU at MinnesotaKICKOFF: Thursday, 9 p.m. ET GAMEDATE: 9/3/15 SITE: TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota TV: ESPN SERIES: The series is tied, 1-1. TCU defeated Minnesota 30-7… Full Story
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Full Story: Minnesota looks to avoid letdown vs. Michigan State
Minnesota remained in the race for the Big Ten West Division title with a controversial victory at then-No. 24 Iowa last Saturday. The Golden Gophers… Full Story
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Full Story: Minus TE Erick All, No. 24 Iowa takes on Minnesota
Big Ten West-leading Iowa absorbed more tough injury news ahead of Saturday’s visit from conference rival Minnesota. Hawkeyes tight end Erick All will miss the… Full Story
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Full Story: No. 2 Michigan looks to keep foot on gas vs. Minnesota
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh hopes great chemistry can defy gravity. Harbaugh is pleased with the state of his program from top to bottom. It’s hard… Full Story
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Full Story: Minnesota, Louisiana try to brush off last week’s shaky endings
Louisiana and Minnesota both saw big leads shrink in the fourth quarter last week. The Ragin’ Cajuns (3-1), who were able to hold on for… Full Story
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Full Story: Minnesota, Northwestern rush to erase losses
Minnesota focused this week on shaking its first loss of the season. The Golden Gophers visit Northwestern in a Big Ten Conference meeting on Saturday… Full Story
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Full Story: After scare, No. 20 North Carolina focuses on Minnesota
After surviving an upset bid from Appalachian State, No. 20 North Carolina will welcome Minnesota to Chapel Hill on Saturday as the Tar Heels aim… Full Story
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Full Story: Minnesota to show Eastern Michigan more than just a ground game
Minnesota will go for back-to-back wins to open the season when it hosts Eastern Michigan on Saturday night in Minneapolis. The Golden Gophers (1-0) are… Full Story
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Full Story: Matt Rhule era at Nebraska begins with test at Minnesota
The latest Nebraska reboot begins Thursday night when the Cornhuskers visit Minnesota to open the 2023 season in a Big Ten Conference game in Minneapolis.… Full Story
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Full Story: Minnesota, Syracuse looking to run in Pinstripe Bowl
Minnesota and Syracuse feature standout running backs in Mohamed Ibrahim and Sean Tucker but only one star will actually play in Yankee Stadium. Ibrahim will… Full Story
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Full Story: Minnesota signs coach P.J. Fleck through 2029
Minnesota announced a new seven-year contract Wednesday with football coach P.J. Fleck. Financial terms of the deal, which runs through the 2029 season, were not… Full Story