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The University of Minnesota football team will hold its annual spring game presented by Holiday Stationstores, part of the Circle K family at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 22 at Huntington Bank Stadium. The game will be broadcast live on BTN and can be heard on the radio on KFAN. Additional details – like parking, pregame fan activities and what time gates open – will be announced in the future.

The traditional spring tilt will once again end with the victorious team hoisting the coveted Goldy's Cup and a player being named the Sid Hartman Spring Game MVP.

While additional details will be announced in the future, two constants will remain.

First, fans are encouraged to bring a decorated oar to the spring game. These customized oars will be added to the inside of Huntington Bank Stadium where they adorn the hallway that the Gophers travel from their locker room to the field on game days. These inspirational oars are the final images the Gophers see before taking the field and serve as a way to connect the community and state with Gopher football.

Second, the team will once again host its annual diaper drive at the spring game. Gopher fans have donated more than 115,000 diapers in the last six years and fans are encouraged to bring diapers to the game and drop them off outside the stadium near Tribal Nations Plaza (outside of West Plaza). These diapers will then be donated to the Diaper Bank of Minnesota where they will then be distributed to families in need.

We take a closer look at Peters and how his recruitment unfolded in todays newcomer profile ⬇️


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Does anyone with team connections or sources have any idea of how Isaiah Ihnen and Parker Fox are doing in their injury recovery/rehabilitation?

Post your pregame, in-game, and postgame thoughts on tonight's matchup with Illinois here

Tipoff at 8 pm

Keeping talent in the state was a big focus for PJ Fleck in the 2023 class, and they delivered. Hutchinson (MN) Alex Elliott was another example of that, and we take a closer look at him today in our Newcomer Profile series.


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The latest on Bodey McCaslin, mentions visiting Minnesota again on April 14th

A John Michael Schmitz mention

Are any Gophers playing in the XFL? How did the ones do that played in the Canadian league?

For those interested in a big hockey matchup this weekend

Can the Gophers end their eight-game losing streak tonight?

Penn State just snapped a four-game losing streak of their own on Tuesday with a 93-81 win over Illinois. Nittany Lions guard Jalen Pickett went off against the Illini, scoring 41 points on 15-of-20 from the field. Needless to say he was in "fire" mode on NBA Jam.

Minnesota has failed to score 60 points in their last three losses. However, Dawson Garcia will be a game-time decision tonight. The Gophers leading scorer has missed the last five games with a bone bruise, so if he's available, fortunes could be favorable for Minnesota as they look to end their 2022-23 season with some form of momentum. The schedule doesn't get any easier the rest of the way.

* Indiana defeats Illinois 71-68 - Trace Jackson-Davis led the way for the Hoosiers with 26 points and 12 rebounds, who rallied from a nine-point deficit in the second half. Hoosiers have won 9 of their last 11 and are 19-8 overall, 10-6 in the Big Ten. Illinois was led by Matthew Mayer with 24 points, but were without their go-to option in Terrence Shannon. Illini drop to 17-9, 8-7 on the season. They will host Minnesota on Monday in a makeup game.

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Maryland defeats No. 3 Purdue at home, 74-68

Jamir Young led the Terps with 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists. Terps improve to 18-8 overall, 9-6 in the Big Ten. They've won five of their last six. Purdue drops to 23-4, 12-4 and have lost their second straight (lost to NW on Sunday).

Iowa defeats Ohio State 92-75 at home

Tony Perkins leads the way for the Hawkeyes with 24 points while Connor McCaffery dished out 13 assists. Iowa has won five of their last six with their only loss coming at Purdue. Hawkeyes are 17-9 on the year, 9-6 in conference. Ohio State has now lost seven straight games.

Today we keep our newcomer profile series rolling with a look at Drew Viotto, a big quarterback who has a strong arm, good vision, good feet, good speed, and a great head on his shoulders.


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