Union, Kentucky linebacker Jacob Savage, a 2026 prospect, announced his top seven schools on Saturday, with Minnesota making the cut alongside Georgia Tech, Indiana, Michigan State, Louisville, Northwestern, and Purdue. Savage plays for Ryle High School, the same program that produced former Gophers quarterback Tanner Morgan in the 2017 class. Unlike Morgan, however, Savage is … Read more
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania linebacker Angel Luciano is the latest 2026 prospect to lock in an official visit with Minnesota, set to attend the Gophers’ ‘Summer Splash’ recruiting event from May 30 to June 1. Standing at 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds, Luciano has quickly emerged in the 2026 recruiting class. While he remains unranked by most recruiting … Read more
Arizona WR Rico Blasingame Eager for 2026 Minnesota Visit Four-star wide receiver Rico Blasingame, a top 2026 prospect from Arizona, is preparing for an important visit to Minnesota and is looking forward to experiencing what the Gophers have to offer. Blasingame has been gaining momentum in recruiting circles, attracting interest from multiple Power Five programs. … Read more
Minnesota football secured a major victory on the recruiting trail Monday, landing a commitment from 2026 four-star cornerback Justin Hopkins. The highly sought-after prospect chose the Golden Gophers over top programs like USC, Tennessee, and Georgia Tech. This is a significant win for head coach PJ Fleck and Minnesota, as they typically don’t out-recruit powerhouse … Read more
Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. received an unconventional but exciting directive from head coach Jedd Fisch regarding his offseason training: watch football on TV. Fisch, preparing Williams for his expected starting role in 2025, emphasized the importance of studying the game by listening to top analysts. “Be an elite student of football,” Fisch advised. “Watch … Read more
After DJ Lagway’s breakout season, the Florida Gators prioritized upgrading their wide receiver corps. With Chimere Dike and Elijah Badger departing for the NFL Draft, the team needed reinforcements at the position. They more than delivered in December, landing J. Michael Sturdivant through the transfer portal while securing top recruits Dallas Wilson and Vernell Brown … Read more
As March nears and the offseason continues, P.J. Fleck and his staff are hard at work on the recruiting trail for the Minnesota Gophers. After closing out last season with a victory over Virginia Tech in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl on January 3rd, their attention has now shifted to building for the future. In 2025, … Read more
Here’s a paraphrased version of the article: MINNEAPOLIS, MINN – Every year, I put together this article, and almost every time, I end up advocating for a larger assistant coaching salary pool. While the process is straightforward, it takes time—gathering head coach and assistant coach salaries from USA Today Sports and cross-referencing them with Minnesota … Read more
Highly regarded four-star linebacker Duyon Forkpa Jr. from the 2026 class has scheduled an official visit with his “hometown” Minnesota Gophers from May 30 to June 1 as part of their annual Summer Splash event. Forkpa, who stands 6 feet tall and weighs 225 pounds, will be playing his first season at Florida’s IMG Academy … Read more
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
