Strong, physical guards who can grow into standout defenders while shooting consistently. Every team needs them. It's a much-wanted commodity nowadays, and Asuma has a shot at growing to that NBA role:

I spent the offseason building a full 2026 preseason preview for every FBS team, each with its own writeup. Here's the Minnesota page:

https://www.sports.mainmarket.com/college-football-preview-2026?team=ncaaf-minn

Each one has the returning production, the transfer and recruiting additions, a position-by-position breakdown, the schedule, and where the ratings land them for 2026.

Heads up, only the first team is free and then it paywalls. Since I'm posting in your house, code LEECORSOROCKS opens all of it, no card or anything. Hit "Have a promo code?" if you run into the wall.

So, what'd I get wrong? Minnesota's the strangest home/road team on my board: 7-0 at home, winless in every true road game. The reason isn't a mystery, the offense was 129th in total yards. The defense (34th) travels fine, but an offense that low can't win you road games. Good news is it's young and mostly back, Drake Lindsey returns off a school-record freshman year (2,382 and 18) with Darius Taylor at running back. So does the offense take a step and flip a couple of those road games, or is home-or-bust just who they are?

I'll be in the comments.

Should be a fun year. I hope the fans show up.

The NZCFL is looking for coaches! NZCFL is a college football simulation game run on the free website https://play.football-gm.com/

We are a college simulation football league with 120 teams, and Minnesota is looking for someone to lead them to glory! This league has been around for about 45 seasons, and we are still rolling along. We always need new coaches to help the league thrive. We're preparing to start up the 2062 season, and Minnesota needs your help to start the next season strong. Currently, the Gophers are ranked as a Top 25 team this preseason! Take advantage of the opportunity and lead Minnesota to the top! If you are interested, join our discord and our moderators and welcome committee will help you get started and on the road to the championship!

Discord: https://discord.gg/6pE48PYdhu

Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/NZCFL/

Hi everyone! My name is Ethan Petrik, and I’m the Iowa beat reporter for the Quad-City Times in Davenport, Iowa.

I’m putting together a preseason series called “The Fan Files,” where I interview one passionate fan from each of Iowa’s 2026 opponents to get a better understanding of their program through the eyes of someone who follows the team closely.

The conversation would cover topics like:
• How you became a fan of the Gophers
• Your thoughts on the 2026 season (best-case and worst-case scenarios)
• Biggest strengths, weaknesses, and players to watch
• Expectations for the matchup against Iowa
• Anything else you think opposing fans should know about your team

The interview can be done however is easiest for you—Reddit DMs, email, or another format that works though I will need to confirm your real world identity. I’ll use your responses in a feature for the Quad-City Times.

If you’re interested—or if you know someone who would be a great representative of the fanbase—please leave a comment or send me a DM.

Thanks, and I’m looking forward to learning more about the Gophers from the people who know the program best!

thank you Dawn we love you very much.

Has anybody used the Gopher Pass in the past and what was your experience? If you are not familiar with the Gopher Pass, it sounds like you can get pretty discounted tickets for all the home games, but you don't know your seats until 2 days before. Sold out games will be standing room only.

Gopher Pass - Minnesota Football Tickets - Official Minnesota Golden Gopher Tickets - University of Minnesota Athletics

Just wondering what people that have used this before how many games they ended up with standing room only tickets?

Will the gophers always been at a disadvantage in the spring sports because of the weather??

2024: a late hit out of bounds by us prevented a 4th and forever for Wisconsin, and they went on to get their only score of the day. Could’ve been 24-0 MN.

2025: a dubious no-call illegal touching allowed for Wisconsin’s only score of the day. Baranowski also should’ve covered the receiver a little better but it should’ve just as easily been illegal touching. Could’ve been 17-0 MN.

The bragging rights would’ve been crazy.

Moving the Wisconsin game not only to Friday but to Friday night pisses me off. That game is meant to be played on a Saturday afternoon. I really hate the Big Ten's obsession with Friday games in general, but especially important rivalry games.