Gophers add five key transfer players for upcoming football season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026

The Minnesota Golden Gophers have signed five players through the transfer portal for the 2026 college football season. Key additions include wide receiver Noah Jennings, offensive tackle Bennett Warren, and defensive tackle Naquan Crowder. Head coach P.J. Fleck has emphasized rebuilding the receiver group and offensive line. Jennings has shown promise in spring practices, while Crowder aims to strengthen the defensive line, which lost key players. The Gophers are expected to rely on these transfers as they prepare for their opening game against Eastern Illinois.
- •Gophers have added 19 players through the transfer portal.
- •Noah Jennings has impressed with a 74-yard reception in spring.
- •Bennett Warren competes for the starting right tackle position.
- •Naquan Crowder aims to fill a gap in defensive tackle.
- •Gophers prepare for their season opener against Eastern Illinois.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — 5 impact transfer players for the Gophers
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