A four-star recruit in high school, Kaliakmanis received his first scholarship offer from Syracuse, followed by Iowa, the Gophers, Tennessee and Boston College.

Source: https://m.startribune.com/gophers-football-athan-kaliakmanis-quarterback-family-fishing-otter-tail-county-pj-fleck-antioch/600286431/

After the Gophers lost a fumble on their second play from scrimmage, Michigan State took over at the Minnesota 26-yard line.

Source: https://www.startribune.com/gophers-football-cody-lindenberg-linebacker-injury-defensive-coordinator-joe-rossi/600317028/

Among the new benches this year is a memorial that honors local St. Cloud Cathedral High School graduate Mack Motzko, the son of Gophers coach Bob Motzko, who passed away in a car crash in Orono in July.

Source: https://1390granitecitysports.com/st-cloud-high-school-graduate-among-those-memorialized-at-mn-state-fair/

A seventh-round pick by Tampa Bay in 2017 out of Edina High School, he chose not to sign with the Lightning after four seasons with the Gophers and got a two-year, entry level deal with the Wild last summer.

Source: https://m.startribune.com/wilds-leading-scorer-kirill-kaprizov-will-miss-three-to-four-weeks-because-of-injury/600257566/

As the final seconds of the first period ticked off, Gophers and Buckeyes players traded pushes and shoves.

Source: https://www.startribune.com/gophers-womens-hockey-wcha-final-faceoff-champions-ohio-state-ridder-arena/600256274/

Big Ten power rankings: Are Gophers half-empty or half-full?

Source: https://m.startribune.com/aaron-rodgers-new-york-jets-hard-knocks-jim-souhan/600301995/

Bowling Green vs. Minnesota (-3) (Quick Lane Bowl): Coach PJ Fleck is 4-0 SU, 3-1 ATS in bowls with the Golden Gophers.

Source: https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/betting/college-football-bowl-betting-trends-week-2-edge-for-unlv-kansas-2969119/

Braeden Carrington was celebrated by his current and former teams as he takes a break from the Gophers to "put myself first."

Source: https://www.startribune.com/park-center-honors-braeden-carrington-leave-minnesota-gophers-mens-basketball/600328709/

Braun and Bryant’s excitement for the fans matched their enthusiasm facing the Golden Gophers — symbolizing the start of Big Ten play.

Source: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2023/09/20/sports/football/football-i-dont-know-what-to-expect-nufb-gives-thoughts-on-ryan-field-atmosphere-before-first-true-home-game/

Carried by Alanna Micheaux’s 30-point double-double, the Gophers beat the Nittany Lions 75-67.

Source: https://mndaily.com/275061/sports/umn-womens-basketball-doubles-down-on-victories-against-penn-state/

Chanhassen linebacker and Gophers commit Sam Macy asked the assembled media Saturday at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Source: https://m.startribune.com/minnesota-prep-bowl-class-5a-chanhassen-st-thomas-academy/600322360/

Come for Reusse on the Wolves and Gophers.

Source: https://m.startribune.com/jared-allen-curling-team-shuster-u-s-championships-minnesota-vikings-jason-smith/600249465/

Communications Director of Gophers Hockey Scott Slarks sarcastically chimed in with his vote, goalie Justen Close.

Source: https://mndaily.com/279067/sports/qa-with-mens-hockey-newcomers-oliver-moore-and-sam-rinzel/

Despite being down a player and down three goals, the Gophers never gave up.

Source: https://badgerherald.com/sports/2023/10/02/badgers-siege-control-amidst-chaos-to-defeat-gophers-in-border-battle/

Gophers men's basketball attendance numbers were down this season, but the early atmosphere Saturday against Nebraska resembled past seasons when they had a home-court advantage and players fed off the crowd's energy.

Source: https://www.startribune.com/gophers-mens-basketball-falls-short-of-first-big-ten-victory-with-81-79-overtime-loss-to-nebraska/600241574/

Gophers wide receiver Daniel Jackson continues to put together a standout season.

Source: https://m.startribune.com/five-takeaways-college-football-gophers-loss-purdue/600319164/

Grace Zumwinkle and Taylor Heise each had a pair of goals for the Gophers (26-5-3).

Source: https://www.twincities.com/2023/02/24/womens-hockey-gophers-kick-off-wcha-play-with-7-0-rout-of-tommies/

He lasted just one season at Penn State, spending one year as an analyst at West Virginia before rejoining P.J. Fleck and the Gophers for the 2022 season.

Source: https://m.startribune.com/kirk-ciarrocca-rutgers-gophers-offensive-coordinator-p-j-fleck/600241277/

However, they’ll always share the same background as Gophers.

Source: https://mndaily.com/276948/sports/lifelong-friends-2018-19-umn-womens-hockey-freshman-class/

"I can't be around more than I was," Tollackson said about the Gophers.

Source: https://m.startribune.com/gophers-mens-basketball-radio-analyst-spencer-tollackson-steps-away-mike-grimm/600295922/