Backup safety dismissed from team

Minnesota football coach Tim Brewster said defensive back Tim Dandridge has been dismissed from the team for a violation of team rules and policies.

Scouts Inc.: Minnesota vs. Iowa State

Players to Watch: Insight Bowl

Todd McShay's players to watch in the Minnesota vs Iowa State matchup.

Blue Ribbon: Minnesota

Blue Ribbon Bowl Preview: Minnesota

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Minnesota Golden Gophers season recap

Minnesota had the Big Ten's most experienced team this fall, though at times the Gophers didn't look like it. An offensive makeover...

It's a no-brainer for No. 1

Ranking the best and worst bowl games, those decisions were no-brainers. The games in between were the fun part.

...21: Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz looks on from the sidelines during play against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the second half of play at Kinnick Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Iowa City...

Freshmen Vandenberg, Wegher help Iowa keep BCS bowl hopes alive

Freshman James Vandenberg threw for 117 yards, and Iowa kept its hopes for a BCS bowl bid alive by beating Minnesota 12-0 on Saturday.

...COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 24: Simoni Lawrence #21 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers lines up against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on October 24, 2009 in Columbus...

Ellestad's FG lifts Minnesota past S. Dakota St.

Eric Ellestad's 25-yard field goal with 2:22 remaining gave Minnesota the lead, and the Gophers hung on for a 16-13 win.

DJ Gallo's Varsity Tailgate, Week 11

DJ Gallo stokes the fire that is college football Saturday with the Varsity Tailgate.

Illinois loses QB Williams, but beats Minnesota

Terry Hawthorne returned an interception for a touchdown and Clay Nurse had four of Illinois' eight sacks to lead the Illini to a 35-32 victory.

...State QB Daryll Clark (17) drops back to pass. The Penn State Nittany Lions defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers 20-0 at Beaver Stadium in State College, PA. 24 Oct 2009: Ohio State quarterback Terrelle...

...Head coach Pat Fitzgerald of the Northwestern Wildcats watches the action on the field against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Ryan Field on September 26, 2009 in Evanston, Illinois. Minnesota defeated Northwestern 35-24. (R...

The BCS race hasn't changed much at the top

What Are The Odds? The calendar turned to November, but college football's race for the BCS National Championship looks just like it did when the seas...