Take a look back at the top defensive plays from Gopher Football’s 24-10 win over Virginia Tech in the 2025 Duke’s Mayo Bowl. Sign up for daily email updates from Gopher Athletics! Go to to sign up.
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Former Vikings defensive end Jared Allen is Hall of Fame finalist for fifth time
Former Vikings defensive end Jared Allen is a Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist for the fifth time in his five years of eligibility. Joining Allen on the list of 15 modern-era finalists that was released by the Hall of Fame on Saturday morning are five players in their first year of eligibility, a first-year… Continue reading Former Vikings defensive end Jared Allen is Hall of Fame finalist for fifth time
Gopher Football 2024 Defensive Highlights (Pres. by Cub)
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Vikings’ Andrew Van Ginkel is NFC Defensive Player of the Week
Edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel has been named NFC Defensive Player of the Week after his two fourth-quarter sacks against the Seattle Seahawks in a 27-24 win on Sunday. They were the only times that the Vikings defense brought down Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith, and both were key plays that helped stall two Seahawks drives.… Continue reading Vikings’ Andrew Van Ginkel is NFC Defensive Player of the Week
Vikings Fans Name a New Defensive MVP
It’s time to take a look at the results of our SB Nation Reacts survey for this week, and we’ve got a change of opinion from Minnesota Vikings fans from the first time we asked one of our questions earlier this season for everyone to chew on. But first, let’s take a look at our… Continue reading Vikings Fans Name a New Defensive MVP
Minnesota Vikings Reacts Survey: Who is the Defensive MVP?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Minnesota Vikings fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Ladies and gentlemen, it is once again time to ask our readers some questions about… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings Reacts Survey: Who is the Defensive MVP?
Falcons say surprise defensive effort ‘repeatable,’ but Vikings offer tough test
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Which is the real Atlanta defense? The Falcons believe it’s the one they showed last week against the Los Angeles Chargers. They also know they need to prove that to a skeptical audience. “We feel encouraged, for sure,” defensive tackle Grady Jarrett said. “We feel like we had one of our… Continue reading Falcons say surprise defensive effort ‘repeatable,’ but Vikings offer tough test
Vikings’ Jonathan Greenard is NFC Defensive Player of the Month
For the third straight year, a Vikings edge rusher has been named NFC Defensive Player of the Month at least once. Greenard, the Vikings’ highest-paid defender after signing a four-year, $76 million deal in March, was also playing through an illness that left him gassed before a final fourth down, leading to coach Kevin O’Connell’s… Continue reading Vikings’ Jonathan Greenard is NFC Defensive Player of the Month
Gopher Football Top Defensive Plays at Wisconsin (Nov. 29, 2024)
Minnesota Football limited Wisconsin to 166 yards of total offense in route to the 24-7 win in Madison. Sign up for daily email …
O’Brien Tabbed Summit League Defensive Peak Performer of the Week
Story Links SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – For the second time this season, senior defensive specialist Logan O’Brien has been named the Summit League Volleyball Defensive Peak Performer of the Week, the league office announced on Wednesday. O’Brien helped the Bison close out the regular season with a pair of wins over Kansas… Continue reading O’Brien Tabbed Summit League Defensive Peak Performer of the Week