Gophers add five key transfer players for upcoming football season

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 3:30 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Gophers add five key transfer players for upcoming football season
Summary

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.

Source Links
By the Numbers
  • 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.
Latest Updates
  • 3:30 PMYahoo Sports5 impact transfer players for the Gophers
What they're saying
"

A handful of difference makers could emerge from the transfer portal

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days