Gophers' Bennett has new outlook after injury

Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg Duane Bennett lost a season but gained a healthy dose of perspective, not to mention a new offense that make...

Gophers could add another back for '09

...Minnesota wants to get back to the not-so distant days when players like Laurence Maroney, Marion Barber III, Tellis Redmon and Gary Russell put up big numbers. The message appears to be resonating for...

...1 in preseason action at the Excel Energy Center,in St.Paul,Minnesota. 10 August,2007.Marion Barber III(24) of the Minnesota Vikings during the Vikings 23-10 preseason win over the St.Louis...

...1 in preseason action at the Excel Energy Center,in St.Paul,Minnesota. 10 August,2007.Marion Barber III(24) of the Minnesota Vikings during the Vikings 23-10 preseason win over the St.Louis...

White's three TDs maintain Mountaineers' national-title hopes

Pat White has No. 4 West Virginia on the brink of playing for a national championship.

Minnesota dismisses head coach after 6-7 season

Minnesota fired coach Glen Mason on Sunday, two days after the Gophers blew a 31-point third quarter lead against Texas Tech and exactly one year after he was signed to a four-year contract extension.

Former Golden Gopher running back worth watching

Laurence Maroney is off to a fast start in the NFL. His former Minnesota teammate, running back Gary Russell, might join him next season. Mel Kiper Jr. explains.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2006

Team preview: Minnesota

For Minnesota to succeed this season, the Golden Gophers need to answer some questions on the offensive line and at running back.

Story | Conversation | July 06, 2006

Iowa jumps out to early 35-0 lead, buries Gophers

Iowa 52, Minnesota 28

Wolverines smelling BCS bowl

From Michigan's suddenly renewed BCS hopes to Penn State's chance for glory, the Big Ten is covered here.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2005

Gopher RBs Pinnix, Russell step up in wearing down Spartans

Reserve running backs Amir Pinnix and Gary Russell led host Minnesota to a 41-18 victory over fading Michigan State.

Minnesota 42, Indiana 21

Minnesota 42, Indiana 21

Nittany Lions earn first win over ranked team since 2002

Derrick Williams and Tony Hunt each rushed for two TDs and Penn State's stifling defense held Laurence Maroney to a season-low 48 yards rushing in a 44-14 win over No. 18 Minnesota.

Maroney runs 26 times for 133 yards

Laurence Maroney ran 26 times for 133 yards and two touchdowns, leading Minnesota to a 56-24 victory over Colorado State.

Michigan defense needs to get tougher

From Michigan's defensive issues to a promising debut at Wisconsin to a big battle in Iowa, the Big Ten is covered here.

Story | Conversation | September 07, 2005