Three-star defensive back Justin Hopkins is set to announce his college decision today. The 6-foot, 179-pound prospect will choose between Minnesota, Georgia Tech, Tennessee, and USC on Monday afternoon. “This past January was a period of reflection for me,” Hopkins told Rivals’ Sam Spiegelman. “Looking back on my journey, I feel that this decision is … Read more
Three-star wide receiver Kai Meza from Utah’s 2026 class has set an unofficial visit with the Minnesota Golden Gophers for April 11, per 247Sports recruiting analyst Blair Angulo. Meza, who stands 6 feet tall and weighs 175 pounds, is ranked as Utah’s 14th-best prospect by 247Sports. Before heading to Minnesota, he will visit UCLA on … Read more
Jeff Roberson, a linebacker transferring from Oklahoma State, will join the Minnesota Golden Gophers for his sixth collegiate season in 2025. A former three-star recruit from Choctaw, Oklahoma, Roberson began his career at OSU, overcoming a season-ending injury in 2022 to emerge as a key defensive contributor. In his final season with the Cowboys, he … Read more
Minnesota offensive line commit Andrew Trout has been dedicated to the Golden Gophers for over a year, frequently visiting the football complex for practices, camps, and games. The Rocori standout has remained firm in his commitment to Minnesota, despite facing adversity during his junior season. Expected to have a big year, Trout suffered a broken … Read more
The 2024 Minnesota Gophers football season has long since concluded. Draft-eligible players from last year are preparing for the NFL Draft, while those who have exhausted their eligibility are transitioning to life beyond football. Meanwhile, the team’s underclassmen are already gearing up for the next season, and head coach PJ Fleck, along with his staff, … Read more
When Virginia Tech football coach Brent Pry parted ways with offensive line coach Ron Crook in December, the search for a replacement began. Given the team’s recent struggles, Pry needed to make a strong hire—and it looks like he has with former West Virginia offensive line coach Matt Moore. Moore has a significant challenge ahead. … Read more
PJ Fleck and the Minnesota football coaching staff have undergone some changes this offseason. Corey Hetherman left to become Miami (Fla.)’s defensive coordinator, while defensive line coach Winston DeLattiboudere III is joining the Arizona Cardinals as an assistant. Additionally, former running backs coach Nic McKissic-Luke has taken a coaching position with the New York Jets. … Read more
Virginia Tech’s new offensive line coach, Matt Moore, faces a crucial spring ahead. Hired in December, he quickly got to work in Blacksburg, even as he lost his offensive coordinator just a month later. The Hokies are still without an OC after Tyler Bowen left last week to become Ohio State’s offensive line coach. Despite … Read more
Forest Lake (Minn.) defensive lineman Howie Johnson has been among the state’s top players for years. As a sophomore in 2023, he racked up 80 tackles, 28 tackles for loss, and seven sacks for the Rangers. He took his production up another level this past fall, finishing with 87 tackles and 32 tackles for loss—totaling … Read more
Robert Bala was eager to see the competition unfold during the offseason, as Washington’s linebacker corps had been depleted following the 2024 season. With starting positions up for grabs, Bala, who coached the Huskies’ linebackers last season, anticipated a “smooth transition” into 2025. “Having open spots is a good problem to have,” he said Monday. … Read more
