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Wisconsin Lutheran defeated Appleton North 68-61.&#xA;Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin | Wm. 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Fleck and cornerbacks coach Nick Monroe on his official visit. | Photo credit: @JordanWalley_8 (X)"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tony Liebert"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Podcast Makes Intriguing Case for Gophers Landing Landon DuPont</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/minnesota/gophers-hockey/podcast-makes-intriguing-case-for-gophers-landing-landon-dupont?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tony Liebert</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksyys92y5q</guid><description>Minnesota could still make a run at one of the most talented prospects in the 2027 NHL Draft.</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 13:43:18 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1080,h_607,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/production/all_gophers/01ksz0t2qpjxbp6kxemz.jpg" caption="Outside view of 3M Arena at Mariucci. | Picture via: University of Minnesota Athletics"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tony Liebert"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Former Gopher Under Ben Johnson Has Developed Into Legit NBA Prospect</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/minnesota/gophers-basketball/former-gopher-under-ben-johnson-has-developed-into-legit-nba-prospect?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tony Liebert</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kstaqrqfwz</guid><description>Jaden Henley is firmly in the discussion to be a second-round pick in next month&#39;s NBA Draft.</description><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 17:45:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5291,h_2976,x_0,y_289/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/all_gophers/01kstb020qpp6zmvzc9p.jpg" caption="Dec 6, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Grand Canyon University Antelopes guard Jaden Henley (10) shoots a free throw against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the first half at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Anna Carrington-Imagn Images | Anna Carrington-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tony Liebert"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>What Are We Waiting For? Minnesota and St. Thomas Should Play Every Year</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/minnesota/gophers-basketball/what-are-we-waiting-for-minnesota-and-st-thomas-should-play-every-year?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tony Liebert</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kst3p3etgt</guid><description>An annual basketball series between the Gophers and Tommies is long overdue.</description><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 15:28:56 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2889,h_1625,x_0,y_32/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/all_gophers/01kst3py08y66safrb1e.jpg" caption="Nov 7, 2022; Omaha, Nebraska, USA;  St. Thomas - Minnesota Tommies head coach Johnny Tauer watches action against the Creighton Bluejays during the first quarter at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images | Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tony Liebert"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Way-Too-Early Big Ten Basketball Tiers: Where Do the Gophers Fit for 2026-27?</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/minnesota/gophers-basketball/way-too-early-big-ten-basketball-tiers-where-do-the-gophers-fit-for-2026-27?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tony Liebert</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kssze0xfjz</guid><description>What is Minnesota&#39;s realistic 2026-27 outlook after a chaotic offseason?</description><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 14:20:38 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3855,h_2168,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/all_gophers/01ksszhcr2zphg2f9qc4.jpg" caption="Mar 7, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Niko Medved looks on during the second half against the Northwestern Wildcats at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images | Matt Krohn-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tony Liebert"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Gophers Aim to Flip Michigan Safety Commit During Official Visit Weekend</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/minnesota/gophers-recruiting/gophers-aim-to-flip-michigan-safety-commit-during-official-visit-weekend?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tony Liebert</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kssw0w7q5x</guid><description>Las Vegas safety Maxwell Miles has made it to his official visit with Minnesota this weekend.</description><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 13:26:31 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2048,h_1152,x_0,y_67/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/production/all_gophers/01kssw4q569cymtcak4e.jpg" caption="Maxwell Miles with Gophers defensive coordinator Danny Collins during an in-home visit. | Photo via: @MaxwellJett2027 (X)"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tony Liebert"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Wave of NBA Draft Withdrawals Makes Minnesota&#39;s Big Ten Climb Even Tougher</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/minnesota/gophers-basketball/wave-of-nba-draft-withdrawals-makes-minnesota-s-big-ten-climb-even-tougher?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tony Liebert</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksr14tam8b</guid><description>The Big Ten will be loaded with talent once again next season. It will be hard to find an easy win on the schedule.</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 20:13:18 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1943,h_1092,x_0,y_501/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/all_gophers/01ksr1c839agd78k9jfa.jpg" caption="Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr. celebrates the 77-69 win over Louisville in the NCAA Tournament second round at KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Saturday, March 21, 2026. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tony Liebert"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>NBA Draft Withdrawals Could Push Cade Tyson Into Second-Round Conversation</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/minnesota/gophers-basketball/nba-draft-withdrawals-could-push-cade-tyson-into-second-round-conversation?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tony Liebert</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksqwhq75e1</guid><description>Tyson has a legitimate chance of hearing his name called in next month&#39;s NBA Draft.</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 19:08:08 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4073,h_2291,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/all_gophers/01ksqwm1x7fq5fkxap9n.jpg" caption="Jan 17, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Cade Tyson (10) drives the ball as Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) defends during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images | Ron Johnson-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tony Liebert"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Gophers Summer Splash Live Tracker: Commits, Top Visitors, Latest Updates</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/minnesota/gophers-recruiting/gophers-summer-splash-live-tracker-commits-top-visitors-latest-updates?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tony Liebert</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksqmgaew4c</guid><description>Minnesota is gearing up for its most important stretch of the high school recruiting calendar.</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 17:06:36 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3673,h_2066,x_0,y_380/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/all_gophers/01ksqqdtn113103vfk2c.jpg" caption="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 | Matt Krohn-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tony Liebert"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Gophers Women’s Hockey Unveils First Schedule Under New Head Coach</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/minnesota/gophers-hockey/gophers-women-s-hockey-unveils-first-schedule-under-new-head-coach?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tony Liebert</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksqapgsna3</guid><description>The Boom May era will officially begin on October 2 and 3 on the road.</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 13:22:40 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1549,h_871,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/production/all_gophers/01ksqaszqtq29rvkj9bt.jpg" caption="Gophers head coach Greg &#34;Boom&#34; May at his introductory press conference. | Photo credit: University of Minnesota Athletics"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tony Liebert"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Minnesota-Wisconsin Rivalry Returning to Black Friday for Second Time in Three Years</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/minnesota/gophers-football/minnesota-wisconsin-rivalry-returning-to-black-friday-for-second-time-in-three-years?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tony Liebert</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksngy6epsf</guid><description>The battle for Paul Bunyan&#39;s Axe has been moved from its traditional Saturday slot on Thanksgiving weekend.</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 20:34:12 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5008,h_2817,x_0,y_77/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/all_gophers/01ksngz187y3z1kz48xp.jpg" caption="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 | Matt Krohn-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tony Liebert"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Start Times, TV Assignments Revealed for Five Gophers Football Games</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/minnesota/gophers-football/start-times-tv-assignments-revealed-for-five-gophers-football-games?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tony Liebert</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksndbxms1z</guid><description>We have some start times for the first few games on Minnesota&#39;s 2026 regular-season schedule.</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 19:40:16 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4702,h_2644,x_0,y_82/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/all_gophers/01ksndcnr0v9m5a2wg27.jpg" caption="Nov 15, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Jeff Lebby on field against the Missouri Tigers during the first half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images | Denny Medley-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tony Liebert"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Is the Drake Lindsey 1st-Round Buzz Already Getting Out of Control?</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/minnesota/gophers-football/is-the-drake-lindsey-1st-round-buzz-already-getting-out-of-control?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tony Liebert</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksn7n4kc1m</guid><description>A third analyst labeled Gophers quarterback Drake Lindsey as a potential first-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 18:00:58 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4149,h_2333,x_0,y_54/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/all_gophers/01ksn7pbrr5f92p4xva6.jpg" caption="Oct 11, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Drake Lindsey (5) warms up before the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images | Matt Krohn-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tony Liebert"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Which Official Visitors Matter Most for the Gophers This Weekend?</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/minnesota/gophers-recruiting/which-official-visitors-matter-most-for-the-gophers-this-weekend?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tony Liebert</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksmybdjsvh</guid><description>Minnesota will host more than 20 recruits on official visits this weekend, but which players matter most?</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:34:40 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1939,h_1090,x_0,y_215/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/all_gophers/01ksn008dag58tf45emg.jpg" caption="Newark&#39;s Roy Price Jr. pressures Mount Vernon&#39;s Mason Richards during the Wildcats&#39; 24-7 home loss at White Field on Aug. 29, 2025. | Michael Lehmkuhle/The Advocate / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tony Liebert"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Who’s the Next WR Commit? Biggest Gophers Storylines for Official Visit Season</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/minnesota/gophers-recruiting/who-s-the-next-wr-commit-biggest-gophers-storylines-for-official-visit-season?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tony Liebert</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksmtwyqtrq</guid><description>Minnesota enters its most important stretch of the high school recruiting calendar with plenty of questions.</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:29:30 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2108,h_1185,x_0,y_668/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/all_gophers/01ksmv6n33696akaxehj.jpg" caption="Oviedo Jordan Donahoo (1) tries to catch the pass under pressure from Oviedo Bruce Slivinski (5) during the 2025 FHSAA Football 6A quarter final at Citizens Field in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, November 13, 2025. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun] | Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tony Liebert"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Summer Splash 1.0: Previewing Minnesota&#39;s Massive Official Visit Weekend</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/minnesota/gophers-recruiting/summer-splash-1-0-previewing-minnesota-s-massive-official-visit-weekend?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tony Liebert</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksdcmy02qs</guid><description>The Gophers&#39; most important stretch of the 2027 recruiting calendar is here.</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 13:24:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4016,h_2259,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/all_gophers/01kskcz28g5y2wwf0sgn.jpg" caption="Tate Wallace (0) holds the football in the endzone after scoring a touchdown against Wilton during an IHSAA football quarterfinal Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 in Iowa City, Iowa. | Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Citizen / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tony Liebert"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Local 2027 Basketball Recruits Gophers Fans Should Know</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/minnesota/gophers-recruiting/local-2027-basketball-recruits-gophers-fans-should-know?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tony Liebert</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksd7r6a1ns</guid><description>The Gophers are beginning to hit the 2027 recruiting trail hard.</description><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 15:46:51 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4037,h_2270,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/all_gophers/01ksd814x1bbrvgzt5t6.jpg" caption="Nov 8, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Niko Medved looks on during the second half against the Alcorn State Braves at Williams Arena. 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Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tony Liebert"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Gophers Gain Momentum With 4-Star Pass Rusher Before Official Visit</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/minnesota/gophers-recruiting/gophers-gain-momentum-with-4-star-pass-rusher-before-official-visit?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tony Liebert</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksahhqz59a</guid><description>Minnesota is one of four finalists in Ifeanyi Emedobi&#39;s recruitment.</description><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 14:36:07 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1536,h_864,x_0,y_498/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/all_gophers/01ksaj12vgt2qhvytsks.jpg" caption="Ifeanyi Emedobi with Gophers rush ends coach Steve Stanard on an unofficial visit. | Photo via: @IfeEmedobi (X)"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tony Liebert"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Gophers Hire Augustana Hall of Famer as New Softball Head Coach</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/minnesota/gophers-softball/gophers-hire-augustana-hall-of-famer-as-new-softball-head-coach?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tony Liebert</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks5p7am6er</guid><description>Minnesota is bringing one of the most accomplished Division II head coaches of all time.</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:14:45 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1416,h_796,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/all_gophers/01ks5pg8n3pqgzvbx5yc.webp" caption="Gretta Melsted coaching Augustana | Photo credit: Augustana University Athletics"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tony Liebert"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Big Ten’s Proposed 24-Team Playoff Would Help the Gophers, Hurt College Football</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/minnesota/gophers-football/big-ten-s-proposed-24-team-playoff-would-help-the-gophers-hurt-college-football?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tony Liebert</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks5dh44dm5</guid><description>Minnesota could have a realistic shot at being a playoff team in the near future.</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:58:23 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3816,h_2146,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/all_gophers/01ks5hcpjyxde06jtzt6.jpg" caption="Dec 26, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Gophers head coach P.J. 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Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tony Liebert"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Ranking the Most Important Players on the Gophers&#39; 2026-27 Roster</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/minnesota/gophers-basketball/ranking-the-most-important-players-on-the-gophers-2026-27-roster?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tony Liebert</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks5cxemdmm</guid><description>Minnesota has put the finishing touches on its 15-player roster heading into Year 2 under Niko Medved</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:54:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4192,h_2358,x_0,y_27/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/all_gophers/01ks5cysbc159fmydmy5.jpg" caption="Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) is double-teamed by Minnesota guard Isaac Asuma (1) and forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson (5) during the first half of their game Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. | Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tony Liebert"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Gophers Offer Michigan&#39;s Grayson Thurston in Search for 2028 Quarterback Commit</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/minnesota/gophers-recruiting/gophers-offer-michigan-s-grayson-thurston-in-search-for-2028-quarterback-commit?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tony Liebert</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks59sh2z4h</guid><description>Minnesota has now sent offers to 12 different quarterbacks in the 2028 recruiting class.</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:36:45 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3673,h_2066,x_0,y_80/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/all_gophers/01ks59zgek3238amf6ve.jpg" caption="Sep 6, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. 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The two point conversion play made the score 32-0. | Shawn Dowd/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tony Liebert"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Analyzing Anonymous Big Ten Coaches&#39; Comments About P.J. Fleck&#39;s Gophers</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/minnesota/gophers-football/analyzing-anonymous-big-ten-coaches-comments-about-p-j-fleck-s-gophers?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tony Liebert</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks2xawpg0r</guid><description>Fleck received some praise from his peers in this year&#39;s story from anonymous Big Ten coaches.</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:20:39 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5799,h_3261,x_0,y_279/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/all_gophers/01ks2xc7yqbjb9nhdzpr.jpg" caption="Dec 26, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck against the New Mexico Lobos during the Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. 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Isaiah Santos, a small forward from a high school in Texas, announced on Monday that he has received an offer from the Gophers ahead of his senior season.</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:33:35 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1802,h_1013,x_0,y_35/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/all_gophers/01ks0h5abfss1nkfv0dh.png" caption="Isaiah Santos | Seven Lakes Basketball on X"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jonathan Harrison"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Grading Niko Medved&#39;s First Full Offseason With the Gophers</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/minnesota/gophers-basketball/grading-niko-medved-s-first-full-offseason-with-the-gophers?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tony Liebert</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kry47kb2w5</guid><description>Minnesota has seemingly put the final touches on its roster and coaching staff for the 2026-27 season.</description><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:51:31 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3855,h_2168,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/all_gophers/01kry48jkcmzax9sc4tx.jpg" caption="Nov 8, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Niko Medved looks on during the second half against the Alcorn State Braves at Williams Arena. 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url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1536,h_864,x_0,y_389/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/all_gophers/01krrst9wjw1zq5vetkg.jpg" caption="Brodie Metzger on an official visit to Minnesota. | Photo credit: @brodie_metzger (X)"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tony Liebert"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Baboucarr Ann&#39;s Recruitment Feels Significant for Niko Medved and Gophers</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/minnesota/gophers-basketball/baboucarr-ann-s-recruitment-feels-significant-for-niko-medved-and-gophers?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tony Liebert</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krp1vk5kx7</guid><description>Minnesota has one priority target that sticks out in the 2027 recruiting cycle.</description><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:27:51 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail 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