The Gophers have landed a sought-after cornerback Bucknell cornerback Ethan Robinson announced Sunday after his official visit that he will be transferring to Minnesota. He will have one year of eligibility remaining. Robinson chose the Gophers over offers from Arkansas, NC State, Auburn, Cincinnati, Illinois, USC, West Virginia, Central Florida, Arizona State, and … [Read more...] about Bucknell CB Ethan Robinson to transfer to Minnesota
Navarro College DE Eddy Toussom to transfer to Minnesota
The Gophers unearth a diamond in the rough Navarro College edge rusher Eddy Toussom announced Sunday after his official visit that he will be transferring to Minnesota. He will have two years of eligibility remaining. Minnesota let’s do it! 〽️#committed pic.twitter.com/Fxrww8z27Y— Eddy (@EToussom) December 10, 2023 Toussom finished this season with 57 total tackles, a … [Read more...] about Navarro College DE Eddy Toussom to transfer to Minnesota
Defensive coordinator Joe Rossi leaving for Michigan State
University of Minnesota A major shake-up on the Gophers’ coaching staff The Minnesota Golden Gophers will have a new defensive play-caller next season for the first time since 2018. ESPN's Pete Thamel is reporting that defensive coordinator Joe Rossi is expected to take the same position at Michigan State under new head coach Jonathan Smith. Sources: Minnesota … [Read more...] about Defensive coordinator Joe Rossi leaving for Michigan State
Indiana RB Trent Howland to transfer to Minnesota
The Hoosiers’ leading rusher is joining the Gophers 247Sports' Ryan Burns is reporting that Indiana running back Trent Howland has committed to transferring to Minnesota. He will have two years of eligibility remaining. Howland was the Hoosiers’ leading rusher this season with 75 carries for 354 rushing yards and two touchdowns. With true freshman Darius Taylor the only … [Read more...] about Indiana RB Trent Howland to transfer to Minnesota
Who do the Gophers hire to replace Joe Rossi?
Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images P.J. Fleck has a tall task ahead of him in replacing Joe Rossi Head coach P.J. Fleck has not had to conduct a defensive coordinator coaching search at Minnesota. He initially hired Robb Smith, then fired Smith, then promoted Joe Rossi from quality control to interim defensive coordinator, and not longer after that rewarded Rossi with … [Read more...] about Who do the Gophers hire to replace Joe Rossi?