University of Minnesota Athleticshttps://admin.gophersports.com/rss.aspx?path=footballLatest news items for University of Minnesota Athleticsen-us60Johnson, Smith Named to Preseason Watch Listshttps://gophersports.com/news/2026/8/4/football-johnson-smith-named-to-preseason-watch-listshttps://gophersports.com/news/2026/8/4/football-johnson-smith-named-to-preseason-watch-listsFootball

Johnson on Watch List for Outland Trophy, while Smith Named to Watch List for Bronko Nagurski Trophy]]>Minnesota offensive lineman Greg JohnsonTue, 4 Aug 2026 11:00:00 CST271146Minnesota to Host Two Open Practices For Fans During Training Camphttps://gophersports.com/news/2026/8/3/football-minnesota-to-host-two-open-practices-for-fans-during-training-camphttps://gophersports.com/news/2026/8/3/football-minnesota-to-host-two-open-practices-for-fans-during-training-campFootball

Practices on August 7 and August 20 will be open to the public]]>Minnesota football spring game in 2026Mon, 3 Aug 2026 13:05:00 CST271141Maxwell Football Club Puts Taylor on Watch Listhttps://gophersports.com/news/2026/8/3/maxwell-football-club-puts-taylor-on-watch-listhttps://gophersports.com/news/2026/8/3/maxwell-football-club-puts-taylor-on-watch-listFootball

Senior running back is one of the most versatile players in the nation]]>Darius Taylor scores a touchdown in the 2025 Rate BowlMon, 3 Aug 2026 11:00:00 CST271138Listen: Gopher Football Weekly B1G Media Day Specialhttps://gophersports.com/news/2026/7/30/football-watch-coach-fleck-press-conference-at-b1g-media-dayhttps://gophersports.com/news/2026/7/30/football-watch-coach-fleck-press-conference-at-b1g-media-dayFootball

Coach Fleck joins Justin Gaard and Mike Grimm for a special Gopher Football Weekly from Big Ten Media Days in Chicago.]]>Coach Fleck, radio interviewThu, 30 Jul 2026 10:00:00 CST271134Gophers Hit Chicago for Big Ten Media Dayshttps://gophersports.com/news/2026/7/29/football-gophers-hit-chicago-for-big-ten-media-dayshttps://gophersports.com/news/2026/7/29/football-gophers-hit-chicago-for-big-ten-media-daysFootball

Coach Fleck, Drake Lindsey, Darius Taylor, Maverick Baranowski and Anthony Smith previewed the 2026 season at Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago on Wednesday.]]>Media Day, BTN, Gopher PlayersWed, 29 Jul 2026 13:16:00 CST271133Anthony Smith on Big Ten Football Preseason Honors Listhttps://gophersports.com/news/2026/7/28/anthony-smith-on-big-ten-football-preseason-honors-listhttps://gophersports.com/news/2026/7/28/anthony-smith-on-big-ten-football-preseason-honors-listFootball

Smith has 31.0 tackles for loss and 19.5 sacks in his career]]>Anthony Smith was named MVP of the 2025 Rate BowlTue, 28 Jul 2026 10:00:00 CST271122Ten Named to 2027 Shriners Children's 1000 Watch Listhttps://gophersports.com/news/2026/7/23/football-ten-named-to-2027-shriners-childrens-1000-watch-listhttps://gophersports.com/news/2026/7/23/football-ten-named-to-2027-shriners-childrens-1000-watch-listFootball

Minnesota opens the regular season at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3 when it hosts Eastern Illinois at Huntington Bank Stadium]]>Javon TracyThu, 23 Jul 2026 13:35:00 CST271110Watch: Gophers Preview Start of Fall Camphttps://gophersports.com/news/2026/7/22/football-watch-gophers-preview-start-of-fall-camphttps://gophersports.com/news/2026/7/22/football-watch-gophers-preview-start-of-fall-campFootball

Golden Gopher head coach P.J. Fleck and his players met the media on Wednesday to preview the start of fall camp next week.]]>FleckWed, 22 Jul 2026 14:32:00 CST271119Smith Named a Nominee for 2026 Allstate AFCA Good Works Teamhttps://gophersports.com/news/2026/7/20/football-smith-named-a-nominee-for-2026-allstate-afca-good-works-teamhttps://gophersports.com/news/2026/7/20/football-smith-named-a-nominee-for-2026-allstate-afca-good-works-teamFootball

The preseason All-American led the Big Ten with 12.5 sacks in 2025]]>Minnesota defensive lineman Anthony SmithMon, 20 Jul 2026 07:03:00 CST271109Minnesota Produces 126 Big Ten Distinguished Scholarshttps://gophersports.com/news/2026/7/13/athletics-minnesota-produces-126-big-ten-distinguished-scholarshttps://gophersports.com/news/2026/7/13/athletics-minnesota-produces-126-big-ten-distinguished-scholarsBaseball, Football, Athletics, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Swimming & Diving, Men's Track & Field, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Gymnastics, Women's Hockey, Rowing, Soccer, Women's Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Women's Track & Field, Volleyball, Wrestling

The Big Ten Conference announced its 2025-26 Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Award recipients Monday with 126 University of Minnesota student-athletes earning recognition from the league.]]>Goldy GopherMon, 13 Jul 2026 14:00:00 CST371094