An image from practice on November 16th, 2023 at TCO in Eagan, MN.Credit: Images Courtesy of the Minnesota Vikings One of the best coaching hires in Minnesota Vikings history happened when Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell hired Brian Flores as defensive coordinator, to replace then DC Ed Donatell, whose once season in Minnesota… Continue reading Vikings DC Brian Flores Makes Initial Short List of Coaching Candidates for NFC North Rival
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10 In A Row | Gopher Women's Basketball vs. North Florida Cinematic Recap
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The Minnesota Vikings’ Window Is Closing for an NFC North Title in 2024
Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images. Following the results of Thursday Night Football, the Minnesota Vikings saw their window towards an NFC North title in 2024 close even smaller. On Thursday night, the Green Bay Packers traveled to Detroit to take on the NFC North leading Lions in a heavyweight battle between two NFC playoff contenders. Had the… Continue reading The Minnesota Vikings’ Window Is Closing for an NFC North Title in 2024
NFC North standings: Projecting Lions, Vikings, and Packers over final month of season
The NFC North has proven to be the toughest division in the NFL this year, with the Lions, Vikings, and Packers combining for a 30-6 record. That should set up an exciting final month of the season, beginning on Thursday night when the Lions host the Packers. Detroit hasn’t lost since Sept. 15 and is… Continue reading NFC North standings: Projecting Lions, Vikings, and Packers over final month of season
NFC North standings: Projecting Lions, Vikings, and Packers over final month of season
The NFC North has proven to be the toughest division in the NFL this year, with the Lions, Vikings, and Packers combining for a 30-6 record. That should set up an exciting final month of the season, beginning on Thursday night when the Lions host the Packers. Detroit hasn’t lost since Sept. 15 and is… Continue reading NFC North standings: Projecting Lions, Vikings, and Packers over final month of season
Highlights: Gopher Women's Basketball Earns 10th-Straight Win Over North Florida, 90-44
The Minnesota women’s basketball team (10-0, 0-0 Big Ten) held North Florida (2-7, 0-0 ASUN) to just 19 percent from beyond the arc in a 4-for-21 shooting performance on the way to a 90-44 victory over the Ospreys at home Tuesday. The Golden Gophers had six players score in double figures, led by Grace Grocholski,… Continue reading Highlights: Gopher Women's Basketball Earns 10th-Straight Win Over North Florida, 90-44
NFC North division race: Here’s how Lions, Vikings and Packers can each finish with 14 wins this season
Getty Images The NFC North has been setting itself up to be the best division in football, evidenced by how well the Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers have played through 13 weeks of the season. The Lions are 11-1 while the Vikings are 10-2 and the Packers sit at 9-3, having three of… Continue reading NFC North division race: Here’s how Lions, Vikings and Packers can each finish with 14 wins this season
Vikings-Cardinals preview, predictions: Can Minnesota keep pace in the NFC North?
Only four NFL teams have a better point differential than the Minnesota Vikings, and two of them are NFC North foes. The Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers have already played this week and won. Minnesota has the head-to-head advantage against Green Bay, and Detroit is only a game ahead. For the Vikings to remain… Continue reading Vikings-Cardinals preview, predictions: Can Minnesota keep pace in the NFC North?
Wrong, about the Vikings, the NFC North and Sam Darnold
Detroit was expected to lead the division after reaching the NFC title game a year ago. The Packers, the youngest team in the league, haven’t disappointed. But the rise of the Vikings, the most surprising team in the league, has made the NFC North the best division in the NFL. Three teams in the division… Continue reading Wrong, about the Vikings, the NFC North and Sam Darnold
Full Match: Gable Steveson Tech Fall at North Dakota State
Watch Gable Steveson’s first match back with the Gophers at he posted an 18-3 tech fall in just 1:50 on Friday night at NDSU! Sign up for daily email updates from Gopher Athletics! Go to to sign up.