BOTH UNIVERSITY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA HOCKEY COACHES HAVE BEEN RELEAVED OF THEIR DUTIES

According to multiple Twin Cities media reports, the University of Minnesota women’s and men’s hockey coaches have been relieved of their duties, effective as of March 19, 2026.

Brad Frost, the women’s hockey coach, has been coaching at the University of Minnesota since the 2001 season. He took over as the head coach in the 2007 season.

Bob Motzko has also been let go by the University of Minnesota. Motzko took over as head coach during the 2001 season.

Both hockey programs will be looking for new hockey coaches.

BEN JOHNSON IS THE RIGHT GUY FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA HEAD MEN’S BASKETBALL COACHING JOB

After a long 2020-21 men’s basketball season at the University of Minnesota, there were a lot of rumblings of who will replace Richard Pitino if he was let go.

On March 22, University of Minnesota Athletic Director Mark Coyle hired Ben Johnson to lead the University of Minnesota.

Ben Johnson’s name came up early on the rumor mill when the season was going rough mid-way through the season.

I watched Johnson play basketball when he was playing at DeLaSalle and at the University of Minnesota.

While he was playing at DeLaSalle his head coach was Dave Thorson. Thorson went on to coach college basketball at different universities.

Johnson knows the twin cities area and knows the high school and AAU coaches in the area. I think that that is a plus for Johnson who knows all too well about the recruiting and the hotbed of players from Minnesota.

I think it will be interested in seeing who he brings in as an assistant coach.

RICHARD PITINO HAS BEEN NAMED THE HEAD MEN’S BASKETBALL COACH AT NEW MEXICO

Richard Pitino has been named the head men’s basketball coach at New Mexico on March 16. Pitino was fired by the University of Minnesota on March 15. 

RICHARD PITINO HAS BEEN FIRED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

On March 15, University of Minnesota athletic director Mark Coyle fired men’s basketball coach Richard Pitino after eight seasons as the men’s basketball coach.

Through eight seasons with the Gophers, Pitino had an overall record of 141-123 while his Big Ten record was 54-96.

During the shortened Covid-19 2020-2021 basketball season, the Gophers had an overall record of 14-15 and were 6-14 in the Big Ten Conference.

THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA HAS CANCELLED THE NORTHWESTERN FOOTBALL GAME

The University of Minnesota has canceled the Dec. 5 football game against Northwestern due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to the University of Minnesota, “COVID-19 outbreak that has affected 47 players and staff.”

This is the second game in a row that the University of Minnesota has been canceled because of the Covid-19 Coronavirus.

The University of Minnesota is scheduled to play at Nebraska on Dec. 12, 2020.

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA WIDE RECEIVER RASHOD BATMEN HAS BEEN CLEARED TO PLAY IN 2020

Gopher Football WR Rashod Bateman has been cleared to play for the 2020 season. Batmen had thoughts of leaving the university and signing with an agent in August.

Bateman is considered a top draft prospect in the 2021 NFL Draft.

THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA CUTS SPORTS DUE TO COVID-19

On Sept. 10, the University of Minnesota announced that due to the Covid-19 pandemic the University came out with a statement that said, “we will discontinue men's indoor track and field, men's outdoor track and field, men's gymnastics and men's tennis at the completion of their 2020-21 competition season.

They will look to fund those sports after the 2020-21 season.

BOTH GACH HAS TRANSIFERED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

Austin Minnesota native Both Gach has joined the University of Minnesota Men’s basketball team.

Gach started his college career at Utah. He will be a junior this season.

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA GUARD MARCUS CARR WILL DECLARE FOR THE 2020 NBA DRAFT

According to multiple reports, University of Minnesota sophomore guard Marcus Carr will declare for the 2020 NBA Draft. 

Carr will not lose any of his NCAA eligibility by not hiring an agent. 

Carr has until June 3, 2020 to change his mind and return to college. 

The 2020 NBA draft will be on June 25, 2020. The draft will take place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y..

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA RICHARD PITINO WILL REMAIN AS HEAD COACH

According to multiple sources, University of Minnesota head men’s basketball coach Richard Pitino and the University of Minnesota have agreed to him being the men’s basketball coach.

Pitino finished with a 15-16 overall record and were 8-12 in the Big Ten Conference.

The Gopher won their first game against Northwestern in the Big Ten Conference tournament. The Big Ten Conference tournament was cut short due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak across the country.

WISCONSIN WENT UP AGAINST MINNESOTA IN A FOOTBALL GAME

On Nov. 30, Wisconsin and Minnesota squared off in a football game at TCF Bank Stadium. 

Minnesota kicked off to start the game. Wisconsin started on their own 10-yard line. Wisconsin punted on 4th-and-1.

Minnesota took over on their own 49-yard line. Tanner Morgan found Roshad Bateman for a 51-yard touchdown reception.  The extra point attempt was good.

With 12:30 left in the first quarter the score was Minnesota 7, Wisconsin 0.

Wisconsin started on their own 25-yard line. Wisconsin had a difficult time moving the ball down the field early. Wisconsin punted on 4th-and-7 Wisconsin punted the ball.

Minnesota took over on their own 23-yard line. Minnesota looked to move the ball down the field as they used both the passing and running attack in the first quarter.

Minnesota called a timeout with 4:31 left in the first quarter. The score was Minnesota 7, Wisconsin 0.

Minnesota punted on 4th-and-2. Wisconsin recovered on their own 9-yard line. Wisconsin looked to move the ball down the field, but the Minnesota defense stepped up big and slowed down the Wisconsin offense. 

Wisconsin called a timeout with 26 seconds left in the first quarter. The score was Minnesota 7, Wisconsin 0.

After one quarter of play the score was Minnesota 7, Wisconsin 0.

Wisconsin looked to move the ball down the field early. Wisconsin fumbled the ball and Minnesota recovered the ball. They recovered the ball on their 32-yard line. Wisconsin intercepted a pass and they took over on the Minnesota 27-yard line. Wisconsin kept the ball on the ground as they looked to run the ball down the field. On 4th-and-3 from the 8-yard line Wisconsin attempted a 26-yard field goal which was good.

With 8:56 left in the second quarter the score was Minnesota 7, Wisconsin 3.

 Minnesota looked to move the ball down the field once again as they used both the running and passing attempts to try to trick the Wisconsin defense. On 4th-and-5 Minnesota punted the ball.

Wisconsin took over on their own 18-yard line. Jack Coan pass completed a pass to Taylor for 28-yard touchdown. Zach Hintez extra point attempt was good. 

With 2:49 left in the second quarter the score was Wisconsin 10, Minnesota 7.

Minnesota looked to move the ball down the field late in the quarter, but they were not able to do that.

At halftime, the score was Wisconsin 10, Minnesota 7.

Wisconsin kicked off to start the third quarter. Minnesota started on their own 25-yard line. Minnesota continued to look to push the ball down the field. Minnesota punted on 4th-and-11.

Wisconsin took over on their own 9-yard line. Wisconsin looked to air the ball down the field as they went to the passing attack. Wisconsin was able to get down the field as they passed and ran their way to first downs. Wiscon’s Jack Coan, Jack found Quintez Cephus for a 47-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good. 

With 9:52 left in the third quarter, the score was Wisconsin 17, Minnesota 7.

Minnesota took over on its own 29-yard line. Minnesota moved the ball down the field.

Minnesota attempted a 38-yard field goal which was good. With 6:51 left in the third quarter, the score was Wisconsin 17, Minnesota 10.

Wisconsin took over on the Minnesota 39-yard line. Wisconsin’s Kendric Pryor came up with a 26-yard run. The extra point attempt was good. With 5:52 left in the third quarter, the score was Wisconsin 24, Minnesota 10.

Minnesota started on its own 25-yard line. Minnesota looked to move the ball down the field on the ground. Minnesota’s Tyler Johnson came up with big plays late in the third quarter.

After three quarters of play, the score was Wisconsin 24, Minnesota 10.

Minnesota looked to get into the end zone early in the fourth quarter. Minnesota turned the ball over on downs.

Wisconsin moved the ball down the field quickly. Taylor came up with an 11-yard run for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 11:05 left in the fourth quarter, the score was Wisconsin 31, Minnesota 10.

Minnesota fumbled the ball and Wisconsin recovered the ball. Wisconsin found the end zone on a 1-yard run by AJ Taylor. The extra point attempt was good.

With 8:41 left in the fourth quarter, the score was Wisconsin 38, Minnesota 10.

Minnesota took over on its own 25-yard line. Minnesota moved the ball down the field again late in the fourth quarter. Minnesota’s Tanner Morgan found Tyler Johnson on a 12-yard pass. The extra point attempt was good.

With 5:51 left in the fourth quarter, the score was Wisconsin 38, Minnesota 17.

Minnesota looked to move the ball down the field late in the game. Minnesota punted the ball on 4th
 down.

Both teams played hard throughout the game.

Wisconsin came away with the 38-17 victory over Minnesota.

NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS WENT UP AGAINST MINNESOTA GOPHERS IN A FOOTBALL GAME

On Oct. 12, Nebraska went up against Minnesota in a football game. The temperature at the start of the game was around 37 degrees with a wind chill around 28 degrees. Some of the Gopher players were warming up with no shirts on about two hours before the start of the game, as they were getting acclimated to the weather conditions.

Minnesota kicked off to start the game. The kickoff went into the end zone. Nebraska got the ball on their own 25-yard line. Nebraska started Noah Vedral at quarterback. Vedral kept the ball himself as he looked to move the ball down the field. Nebraska’s Wan’Dale Robinson came up with runs as he looked to carry the ball down the field. On 4th-and-2 Nebraska went for it. Nebraska turned the ball over on downs.

Minnesota took over on its own 29-yard line. Minnesota looked to get the ball into the hands of wide receiver Tyler Johnson. Teammate Rodney Smith came up with a 35-yard run for a first down. Minnesota kept on marching down the field as he looked to get the ball into the end zone. Tanner Morgan found Chris Autman-Bell for a 15-yard touchdown reception. The extra point By Michael Lantz was good.

With 7:31 left in the first quarter, the score was Minnesota 7, Nebraska 0.

The ball went into the end zone and Nebraska took over on their own 25-yard line. Nebraska’s JD Spielman came up with a 51-yard reception. The defensive pressure that Minnesota applied made it difficult for Nebraska to move the ball down the field. Nebraska punted on 4th-and-22.

Minnesota took over on its own 13-yard line. Minnesota’s Rodney Smith got the ball and made the Nebraska defense tackle him.

Minnesota called a timeout with 3:30 left in the first quarter. The score was Minnesota 7, Nebraska 0.

Johnson came up with catching and was able to keep moving down the field after catching the ball. Morgan looked deep down the field for his receivers. Minnesota punted on 4th-and-9.

Nebraska took over on their own 33-yard line. Vedral came up with short runs that took time off the clock and moved the chains.

After one quarter of play, the score was Minnesota 7, Nebraska 0.

Nebraska called a timeout with 14:12 left in the second quarter. The score was Minnesota 7, Nebraska 0.

Nebraska’s Noah Vedral kept the ball but couldn’t go anywhere. On 4th-and-18 Nebraska punted the ball. The ball went into the end zone for a touchback.

Minnesota took over on its own 20-yard line. Minnesota Brooks came up with a 25-yard first-down run. Jake Paulson came up with an 8-yard reception. Smith came up with a 15-yard run. Smith kept on coming up with runs after the catch to get Minnesota in the red zone.

Mohamed Ibrahim ran for 15-yards for a touchdown. Michael Lantz’s extra point attempt was good.

With 10:15 left in the second quarter, the score was Minnesota 14, Nebraska 0.

Nebraska looked to move the ball down the field once again. But they were not able to move the ball down the field and they punted the ball on 4th-down.

Minnesota took over deep in their zone. Ibrahim came up with a first down run. Brooks came up with a first down run. Minnesota’s Brooks came up with a 28-yard run. Minnesota continued to push the ball down the field.

Nebraska called a timeout with 1:54 left in the second quarter. The score was Minnesota 14, Nebraska 0.

Minnesota went for it on 4th-and-8 on the Nebraska 35-yard line but they were called for a delay of game. They then punted on 4th-and-8.

Nebraska took over on its own 35-yard line. Nebraska looked to the air to move the ball down the field once again. Nebraska punted the ball on 4th-and-3.

Minnesota started on its own 12-yard line.

Minnesota called a timeout with 33 seconds left in the second quarter. The score was Minnesota 14, Nebraska 0.

Minnesota ran out the clock to end the second quarter.

At halftime, the score was Minnesota 14, Nebraska 0.

Nebraska kicked off to start the third quarter. Minnesota’s Johnson came up with a 45-yard reception for a first down. Minnesota looked to get into the end zone early in the third quarter. Smith looked to get into the end zone. The whole offense got involved in the play. Minnesota’s Ibrahim came up with a 5-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt by Lantz was good.

With 12:41 left in the third quarter, the score was Minnesota 21, Nebraska 0.

The ball went into the end zone for a touchback. Nebraska started the drive on their own 25-yard line. Nebraska’s Dedrick Mills came up with a 13-yard first-down run. Then the Nebraska offense sputtered. Nebraska punted on 4th-and-3.

But they faked the punt but were not able to come up with a first down and turned the ball over on downs.

Minnesota took over on its own 47-yard line. Minnesota continued to look to get the ball down the field. Minnesota punted on 4th-and-8.

Nebraska took over on their own 2-yard line. Nebraska once again kept the ball on the ground as they had a long way to go for a touchdown. Nebraska punted the ball on 4th-and-8.

Minnesota took over on the Nebraska 45-yard line. Minnesota kept the ball on the ground for a period in the third quarter. Minnesota’s Smith looked to get past the Nebraska defense. Brooks came up with a 5-yard run.

Minnesota called a timeout with 3:20 left in the third quarter. The score was Minnesota 21, Nebraska 0.

Smith came up with a 1-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt by Lantz was good.

With 3:16 left in the third quarter, the score was Minnesota 28, Nebraska 0.

Nebraska took over on the 25-yard line as a result of a touchback. Nebraska had a hard time once again moving the ball down the field. On 4th-and-15 Nebraska punted the ball.

Minnesota took over on the Nebraska 46-yard line. Morgan found Johnson on a 45-yard reception. Ibrahim found the end zone on a 1-yard run. The extra point by Lantz was not good.

With 1:41 left in the third quarter, the score was Minnesota 34, Nebraska 0.

Nebraska fumbled the kickoff and Minnesota took over on the Nebraska 19-yard line. The call was overturned by replay. Nebraska got the ball back on their own 20-yard line. Nebraska’s Kade Warner came up with a long catch that gave Nebraska a first down.

After three quarters of play, the score was Minnesota 34, Nebraska 0.

Nebraska looked to get into the end zone early in the fourth quarter as Mills ran it in for a 2-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 12:32 left in the fourth quarter, the score was Minnesota 34, Nebraska 7.

The kickoff went into the end zone for a touchback. Minnesota took over on its own 25-yard line. Minnesota’s Ibrahim came up with a short run that made it 4th-and-4.

Minnesota called a timeout with 10:21 left in the fourth quarter. The score was Minnesota 34, Nebraska 7.

Minnesota punted on 4th-and-4.

Nebraska took over on their own 44-yard line. Nebraska’s Andrew Bunch came up as the quarterback. Bunch couldn’t find his receivers down the field. Nebraska punted on 4th down.

Minnesota couldn’t move the ball down the field, and they punted the ball on 4th-down.

Nebraska got the ball back on the Minnesota 40-yard line. They were not able to move the ball down the field and punted the ball on 4th down.

Minnesota got the ball back and moved the ball down the field again. Ibrahim once again made some swift moves down the field.

Both teams played hard throughout the game. Neither team gave up. Minnesota came away with the 34-7 victory over Nebraska.

ILLINOIS WENT UP AGAINST MINNESOTA IN A FOOTBALL GAME

It was homecoming week at the University of Minnesota as Illinois came to town for a football game on Oct. 5. It was a cool cloudy day on the campus of the University of Minnesota. Coming into the game Illinois had an overall record of 2-2 while Minnesota’s overall record was 4-0.

Minnesota kicked off to start the game. Illinois started their first drive on their own 35-yard line. The ball went out of bounds. Illinois kept the ball on the ground on their opening drive. Illinois Daniel Barker came up with a reception. That kept the ball moving down the field. On 4th-and-3 Illinois punted the ball. 

Minnesota took over on their own 10-yard line. Minnesota looked to get the ball into Rodney Smith’s hands. Minnesota started Tanner Morgan at the quarterback spot. On 4th-and-4 Minnesota punted the ball.

Illinois took over on their own 27-yard line. They couldn’t move the ball on offense. Illinois punted the ball.

Minnesota took over deep in their own zone. They kept the ball on the ground as Illinois tackled Minnesota. Minnesota was picked off by Dele Harding and he ran it back for a 40-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good. 

With 6:58 left in the first quarter, the score was Illinois 7, Minnesota 0.

Minnesota took over on its own 25-yard line. Minnesota switched between their running and their passing attack as they looked to confuse the Illinois defense. Minnesota Shannon Brooks looked to keep his feet moving as he looked to get first downs. 

Illinois called a timeout with 4:52 left in the first quarter. The score was Illinois 7, Minnesota 0.

Minnesota looked to the running game often in the first half. They were able to chew up little bits of yards as they moved the ball down the field. On 4th-and-5 Minnesota punted the ball.

Illinois took over on their own 5-yard line. Illinois was picked off by Minnesota’s Antoine Winfield Jr. Minnesota took over on the Illinois 12-yard line. On 4th-and-8 Minnesota attempted a 28-yard field goal which was good.

With 52 seconds left in the first quarter, the score was Illinois 7, Minnesota 3.

Illinois took over on their own 32-yard line.

After one quarter of play, the score was Illinois 7, Minnesota 3.

Illinois tried to move the ball down the field again. The defensive pressure that Minnesota applied made it difficult for Illinois to move the ball down the field. Illinois punted the ball on 4th-and-8.

Smith kept his feet moving as he was able to get down the field and past the Illinois defense. Minnesota’s Smith came up with a 64-yard carry for a first down. Brooks and Smith did most of the carrying of the ball. Tyler Johnson came up with a 12-yard touchdown reception by Tanner Morgan. The extra point attempt was good.

With 11:23 left in the second quarter, the score was Minnesota 10, Illinois 7.

Illinois got the ball back on their own 25-yard line.

Illinois called a timeout with 10:53 left in the second quarter. The score was Minnesota 10, Illinois 7.

Illinois quarterback Matt Robinson looked to move the ball down the field and get his teammates the ball where they could get first downs. The defensive pressure that Minnesota applied made it difficult for them to move the ball. On 4th-and-7 Illinois elected to punt the ball.

Minnesota took over on its own 13-yard line. Minnesota Smith had a 16-yard run for a first down. Minnesota punted on 4th-and-9.

Illinois took over on their own 30-yard line. Illinois running back Reggie Corbin came up with long runs that moved the chains for Illinois. Illinois used short runs down the field to move the ball. Illinois attempted a 43-yard field goal attempt which was no good as it went wide right.

With 4:40 left in the second quarter, the score remained Minnesota 10, Illinois 7. 

Minnesota moved the ball down the field once again. Minnesota’s Rodney Smith came up with an 18-yard run. Rashod Bateman came up with a reception that made the chains move. Brooks came up with a 21-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was no good.

With 1:32 left in the score was Minnesota 16, Illinois 7.

Illinois looked to move the ball down the field deep in their zone late in the second quarter. Illinois kept on firing the ball down the field as they looked to score late.

Illinois called a timeout with 17 seconds left in the quarter. The score was Minnesota 16, Illinois 7.

Illinois attempted a 46-yard field goal which was good.

With 13 seconds left in the second quarter, the score was Minnesota 16, Illinois 10.

Minnesota ran out the clock to end the second quarter.

Illinois kicked off to start the third quarter. The ball went into the end zone and Minnesota took over on their own 25-yard line. Minnesota’s Bateman came up with a 58-yard reception. Minnesota continued to bring the ball down the field. Chris Autman-Bell came up with a 7-yard reception for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 12:53 left in the third quarter, the score was Minnesota 23, Illinois 10.

Illinois got the ball back after the touchdown. Illinois kept the ball on the ground early in the quarter. Illinois punted on 4th-and-2.

Minnesota took over on its own 35-yard line. Minnesota used the running attack early in the third quarter. Tyler Johnson came alive in the third quarter as he came up with a 20-yard first down reception. Brooks came up with a 21-yard run for a first down. They kept on moving the ball down the field. Minnesota Brevyn Spann-Ford came up with a 12-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good.

With 7:52 left in the third quarter, the score was Minnesota 30, Illinois 10.

Illinois continued to push the ball down the field as they looked to move the ball down the field. The Minnesota defense stepped up big and was able to get to the quarterback. Illinois was not able to move the ball down the field and on 4th-and-10 Illinois punted the ball.

Minnesota took over on their own 2-yard line. Smith looked to take the ball downfield as he looked for holes in the Illinois defense. Illinois picked off Morgan’s pass and Jake Hanson came up with a 7-yard fumble return for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 2:27 left in the third quarter, the score was Minnesota 30, Illinois 17.

The ball went into the end zone on the kickoff for a touchback. Minnesota started on its own 25-yard line.

Minnesota called a timeout with 2:27 left in the third quarter. The score was Minnesota 30, Illinois 17. 

Minnesota looked to move the ball down the field once again. Brooks came up with a huge 25-yard run for a first down.

After three quarters of play, the score was Minnesota 30, Illinois 7.

Minnesota looked to get into the end zone early in the fourth quarter.

Minnesota called a timeout with 13:34 left in the fourth quarter. The score was Minnesota 30, Illinois 17. 

Minnesota moved the ball down the field as they looked to get into the end zone in the fourth quarter. Smith came up with an 8-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good. 

With 12:48 left in the fourth quarter, the score was Minnesota 37, Illinois 17.

Illinois got the ball back on their own 25-yard line. Illinois looked to go into a hurry-up offense as they looked to get the ball down the field quickly. The defensive pressure made it difficult for Illinois to move the ball down the field. On 4th-and-7 Illinois went for it and turned it over on downs.

Minnesota moved the ball down the field as everyone on the offense had their chance to get the ball. They were able to come up with first downs.

Minnesota called a timeout with 1:43 left in regulation. The score was Minnesota 37, Illinois 17.

Minnesota’s Lance attempted a 27-yard field goal attempt which was good.

With 51 seconds left in the fourth quarter, the score was Minnesota 40, Illinois 17.

Illinois tried to move the ball down the field but were not able to move the ball.

Minnesota was too much for Illinois to handle. Both teams played well throughout the game. Minnesota Smith played well throughout the game. 

Neither team gave up but, in the end, Minnesota came away with the 40-17 victory over Illinois.

According to Minnesota head coach PJ Fleck with this win, Minnesota won its 700th game in program history.

UNIVERISTY OF MINNESOTA SR WIDE RECEIVER EARNS BIG TEN OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

University of Minnesota SR. Wide Receiver Tyler Johnson was awarded Big 10 Offensive Player of the Week. 

Johnson scored three touchdowns through the air and had a catch of 73 yards. He finished with 10 catches for 140 yards and scored 3 touchdowns and won the game with the last one with 13 seconds left in the fourth quarter against Georgia Southern.

Minnesota went onto win the game by the final of 35-32.

GEORGIA SOUTHERN WENT UP AGAINST THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA IN A FOOTBALL GAME

On Sept. 14, Georgia Southern and the University of Minnesota went up against each other in a football game. Going into the game Georgia Southern had a record of 1-1 while Minnesota was 2-0.

Minnesota kicked off to Georgia Southern to start the game. Georgia Southern go the ball on the 25-yard line as the ball went into the end zone. Georgia Southern kept the ball on the ground on their first drive. Georgia Southern punted on 4th-and-12.

Minnesota took over on their own 41-yard line. Minnesota’s quarterback Tanner Morgan looked to air the ball out on their first series. Minnesota was intercepted by Georgia Southern's Kendrick Duncan Jr. who came up with a 37-yard reception.

Logan Wright came up with a 21-yard touchdown run. Tyler Bass attempted the extra point attempt, which was good.

With 12:25 left in the first quarter the score was Georgia Southern 7, Minnesota 0.

Minnesota took over on their own 25-yard line. Minnesota’s Tyler Johnson came up with 73-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good.

With 11:37 left in the first quarter the score was tied at 7.

The kickoff went into the end zone and Georgia Southern took over on their own 25-yard line. Georgia Southern moved the ball down the field quickly as they looked to score another touchdown. Justin Tomlin came up with huge runs for Georgia Southern for first downs. Georgia Southern kept the ball in Tomlin’s hands as they looked to get into the end zone.

Georgia Southern called a timeout with 6:36 left in the first quarter, the score was tied at 7.

Tomlin looked to get into the end zone, but the Gopher defense stopped him. Georgia Southern attempted 25-yard field goal which was good.

With 5:57 left in the first quarter the score was Georgia Southern 10, Minnesota 7.

Minnesota took over on their own 25-yard line. Minnesota’s Rodney Smith came up with long rushes that moved the ball down the field. Smith did a good job of getting around the Georgia Southern defense.

Minnesota called a timeout with 19 seconds left in the first quarter. The score was Georgia Southern 10, Minnesota 7.

Minnesota’s Tyler Johnson came up with a 7-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good.

With 14 seconds left in the first quarter the score was Minnesota 14, Georgia Southern 10.

Georgia Southern took over and looked to move the ball down the field late in the quarter.

After one quarter of play the score was Minnesota 14, Georgia Southern 10.

Georgia Southern punted on 4th-and-4.

Minnesota took over on their own 25-yard line. Minnesota’s Tyler Johnson continued to come up with nice plays.

Minnesota used both the running and passing attack in the second quarter. They were able to get past the defense. Minnesota punted on 4th-and-20.

Georgia Southern fumbled the ball and Minnesota took over. Williams came up with a 14-yard first down. Minnesota’s Seth Green came up with a 4-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 7:07 left in the second quarter the score was Minnesota 21, Georgia Southern 10.

Georgia Southern kept the ball on the ground as they looked to get into the end zone late in the second quarter.

Georgia Southern attempted a 45-yard field goal attempt by Tyler Bass was good.

With 3:26 left in the second quarter the score was Minnesota 26, Georgia Southern 13.

Minnesota took over on their own 25-yard line. Minnesota looked to get the ball down the field quickly. The Georgia Southern defense stepped up and stopped Minnesota and turned them over on downs.

Georgia Southern’s Justin Tomlin came up with a 12-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 27 seconds left in the second quarter the score was Minnesota 21, Georgia Southern 20.

Minnesota got the ball on their own 25-yard line. Then they the clock run out to end the second quarter.

At halftime the score was Minnesota 21, Georgia Southern 20.

Georgia Southern kicked off to start the third quarter. Minnesota started on their own 13-yard line. Minnesota’s Cam Wiley looked to bring the ball down the field, but the Georgia Southern defense slowed him down. Even with the pressure that Georgia Southern put up Minnesota was still able to move the ball down field. Minnesota’s Morgan was able to move on his feet and run for a 17-yard run for a first down. The defensive pressure got to Minnesota as Connor Morgan was sacked. Minnesota punted on 4th-and-19.

The ball went into the end zone for a touch back.

Georgia Southern kept on moving the ball down the field as they kept the ball on the ground. The Gopher defense stepped up and was able to get to the quarterback. On 4th-and-16 Georgia Southern punted the ball.

Minnesota took over on the Georgia Southern 49-yard line. Morgan came up with a nice pass to Chris Autman-Bell for a first down. Morgan found more running room for a 6-yard run.

Minnesota called a timeout with 20 seconds left in the third quarter. The score was Minnesota 21, Georgia Southern 20.

After three quarters of play the score was Minnesota 21, Georgia Southern 20.

Minnesota found the end zone on a Bryce Williams 2-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 14:43 left in the fourth quarter was Minnesota 28, Georgia Southern 20.

Georgia Southern got the ball back on their own 26-yard line. Georgia Southern tried to move the ball down the field but were not able to get a first down. Georgia Southern punted on 4th-and-14.

Minnesota took over on their own 24-yard line. Minnesota moved the ball down the field once again. But were stopped on 4th-and-18 and they punted the ball.

Georgia State fumbled the ball and Minnesota took over. Minnesota took over on the Georgia Southern 26-yard line. Johnson came up with some tough catches. Minnesota attempted a 36-yard field goal attempt and it was blocked and Georgia Southern recovered and Monquavion Brinson game up with a 76-yard blocked field goal touchdown run. The two-point pass attempt was no good.

With 6:05 left in the fourth quarter the score was Minnesota 28, Georgia Southern 26.

Minnesota looked to take the ball down field.

Georgia Southern called a timeout with 3:57 left in the fourth quarter. The score was Minnesota 28, Georgia Southern 26.

Georgia Southern’s Rashad Byrd came up with a 44-yard touchdown reception. The two-point conversion attempt was no good.

With 3:47 left in the fourth quarter the score was Georgia Southern 32, Minnesota 28.

Minnesota took over on their own 25-yard line. The Georgia Southern defense came up big as they slowed down the Minnesota offense.

Minnesota got a look of urgency as they looked to move the ball down the field. Minnesota did this that as Erik Gibson came up with a first down reception.

Georgia Southern called a timeout with 1:04 left in the fourth quarter. The score was Georgia Southern 32, Minnesota 28.

Minnesota’s Rashod Bateman came up with a 28-yard first down reception. Johnson came up with another 10-yard reception for a first down. Johnson came up with a 2-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good.

With 13 seconds left in the fourth quarter the score was Minnesota 35, Georgia Southern 32. That was the final of the game.

Both teams played well throughout the game. Neither team gave up easy plays. Minnesota’s Johnson played well throughout the game. He came up with big receptions and was able to get into the end zone. Johnson also came up with three touchdowns.  

Minnesota came away with the 35-32 victory over Georgia Southern.

Minnesota’s Johnson came away with 3 receiving touchdowns and finished with 140 yards and his longest catch was for 73 yards.

SOUTH DAKOTA STATE WENT UP AGAINST THE MINNESOTA GOPHERS IN A FOOTBALL GAME

On August 29, South Dakota State and Minnesota went up against each other in a football game. It was the opening week for the 2019 football season. The game was played at TCF Bank Stadium.

South Dakota State kicked off. Minnesota started on its own 25-yard line. Minnesota looked to keep the ball on the ground but was not able to move the ball. They punted on 4th-and-5.

South Dakota State’s Cade Johnson came up with a 25-yard run. That gave them a first down. Because of Minnesota’s defensive pressure South Dakota State couldn’t move the ball down the field and they punted on 4th-and-7.

The ball went into the end zone for a touchback. Minnesota got the ball back on their own 25-yard line.

Minnesota kept on looking to move the ball down the field as they looked to make first downs. South Dakota State’s Joshua Manchigiah came up with an interception. South Dakota State punted on 4th-and-8.

Minnesota started on their own 9-yard line. Minnesota looked to get the ball into the hands of Rodney Smith. Smith was able to get past the South Dakota State defense and came up with big runs.

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan knew where his teammates were always on the field. He was able to get the ball into his teammate’s hands for big plays. Minnesota Tyler Johnson also came up with some big plays for Minnesota that kept the ball moving down the field.

After one quarter of play, the score was tied at 0.

As the second quarter got underway Minnesota continued to push the ball down the field. Minnesota’s Mohamed Ibrahim came up with first down rushes.

Minnesota’s Green came up with a 1-yard touchdown run the extra point attempt was good.

With 9:52 left in the second the score was Minnesota 7, South Dakota State 0.

South Dakota State started on their own 20-yard line and they looked to keep the running game alive by getting the ball into the hands of Pierre Strong. South Dakota State punted on 4th-and-4.

Minnesota couldn’t move the ball downfield, and they punted on 4th down.

South Dakota kept the ball on the ground and J’Bore Gibbs came up with a 1-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 3:32 left in the second quarter the score was tied at 7.

Minnesota’s Rashod Bateman came up with some big receptions that moved the ball down the field. Minnesota’s Bateman came up with a 42-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good. But there was a flag on Minnesota’s Dunlap and Minnesota re-kicked the field goal which was no good.

At halftime, the score was Minnesota 13, South Dakota State 7.

As the third quarter got underway South Dakota State got the ball to the quarter. South Dakota State was intercepted by Chris Williamson for a 43-yard touchdown run. The extra point was good. With 13:42 left in the third quarter the score was Minnesota 20, South Dakota State 7.

South Dakota State kept the ball on the ground. South Dakota’s J’Bore Gibbs came up with a first down. Gibbs kept on coming up with big plays. Mikey Daniel came up with a 1-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good. With 9:04 left in the third quarter the score was Minnesota 20, South Dakota State 14.

Minnesota got the ball back on their own 29-yard line. Minnesota couldn’t move the ball and they punted on 4th-and-16.

South Dakota State’s J'Bore Gibbs found Zach Heins for a 13-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good.

With 3:26 left in the third quarter the score was South Dakota State 21, Minnesota 20.

South Dakota State kept the ball on the ground late in the third quarter.

After three quarters of play, the score was South Dakota State 21, Minnesota 20.

Minnesota continued to pound the ball down the field in the fourth quarter. There was a turnover by South Dakota State and Minnesota got the ball right back on a turnover on downs.

Minnesota looked to get into the end zone late in the game. Minnesota’s Mohamed Ibrahim came up with a 1-yard touchdown run. The two-point conversion was good.

With 5:39 left in regulation the score was Minnesota 28, South Dakota State 21.

Minnesota came away with the 28-21 victory over South Dakota State.

The attendance of the game was 49,112.

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA’S AMIR THOMAS COFFEY DECLARES FOR THE NBA DRAFT

University of Minnesota Junior Amir Coffey (20) has declared for the NBA draft. He will hire an agent.

Coffey who missed most of his sophomore season due to injury.

A new rule that went into effect during the 2018-19 season allows juniors to test the NBA waters and would allow them to come back to play in their senior seasons if they didn’t think that it would be a good fit.

The NBA draft is June 20, 2019.

SAM FREEMAN COMMITS TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

The University of Minnesota Gopher Men’s basketball team has received a verbal commitment from 6-foot-10 center Sam Freeman.

Freeman will graduate from Northwest High School in the spring of 2019.

Freeman can sign his official letter of intent between April 17 and May 15, 2019.

THE TARGET CENTER WILL HOST THE 2022 NCAA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL FINAL FOUR

On Sept. 24, the NCAA announced that the Target Center in Downtown Minneapolis will host the 2022 NCAA Women’s Basketball Final Four.

Minnesota has been in the running and has hosted big sporting events in recent years. Other big sporting events that have taken place in Minnesota were the Super Bowl LII and two Frozen Fours.

Upcoming event’s in the area include the NCAA Volleyball Final Four, December 2018 at the Target Center. The men's basketball Final Four in April 2019 at U.S. Bank Stadium, The NCAA Men’s wrestling championships in March of 2020 at U.S. Bank Stadium.

The Men's NCAA basketball tournament regional in March of 2021 will be played at the Target Center, and the NCAA men's gymnastics championships in April 2021, at the University of Minnesota Maturi Pavilion.

KIM ROYSTON NAMED HEAD ATHLETIC DIRECTOR AT MINNEAPOLIS SOUTHWEST

Minneapolis Public Schools has hired Kim Royston who was Shakopee High School’s assistant athletic director to be the new athletic director at Southwest High School.

Royston worked in the Shakopee and Robbinsdale Area school districts. He spent the last school year 2017-18 with the Shakopee schools.

Royston replaces Ryan Lamberty, who was placed on administrative leave in the winter of 2018.

Royston was a high school football player at Cretin-Derham Hall, He played two seasons for the University of Minnesota Gophers after transferring from the University of Wisconsin Badgers in 2008.