Border West Routs Wabasso 28-6 in State Opener
Wabasso's five turnovers and three empty red zone trips doomed its Class Nine-Player state tournament opener against Border West.
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November 9, 2026
St. John's Routs St. Scholastica 56-6The win secures a share of St. John's MIAC-record 38th conference title and an automatic NCAA Division III playoff berth.
November 7, 2026
UCLA Routes Minnesota 34-20 on Mizell TouchdownsAidan Mizell scored two 75-yard touchdowns as UCLA beat Minnesota 34-20 on the road in Week 10.
November 7, 2026
Upsala-Swanville Area Wins Section 5-1A TitleUpsala-Swanville Area beat Benson 36-12 at the Fargodome to claim its third straight section championship and advance to the state quarterfinals.
November 6, 2026
Bethel's Cooper Drews Closes Out Storied MIAC CareerThe Bethel quarterback ranks among the conference's all-time best passers in his final season.
November 5, 2026
Gophers Post Long Injury Report Ahead of UCLAMinnesota has ruled out eight players and listed two tight ends as doubtful for its matchup against UCLA.
November 2, 2026
Five Minnesota Prospects Boost Recruiting Stock in PlayoffsSeveral Minnesota high school football players made their mark in section semifinal and Class 6A first-round playoff games.
November 1, 2026
Lions Beat Vikings 19-15, Ending Unbeaten RunDetroit's rushing attack paced a win that snapped Minnesota's 6-0 start and left the Vikings as the NFL's last unbeaten team no longer.
October 30, 2026
Minnesota Football Staff Begins 2027 Contract NegotiationsThe football program is engaging current roster members in contract talks to secure player retention ahead of the winter transfer window.
October 27, 2026
Tony Dungy Endorses Michele Tafoya for SenateThe former NFL coach is backing the Republican candidate for the open Minnesota seat.
October 26, 2026
Minnesota Pro Teams Secure Rare Triple WinThe Vikings, Timberwolves, and Wild all emerged victorious on Sunday in a historic day for state sports.
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