Randy Johnson

Defending national champion Michigan is projected to take a step back in the Cleveland.com poll.

The Big Ten, now 18 schools strong, will meet the media from Tuesday through Thursday in Indianapolis.

The three-star player visited Arkansas and Texas Tech over the past two weeks

The Gophers reeled in 13 verbal commitments over two “Summer Splash” weekends, adding more linemen and more recruits from the West.

Max Brosmer knows he has only one season to make his mark in Minnesota. He recently organized an excursion to South Carolina and Georgia with teammates to hone their skills and grow as a group.

Amid other rumblings of turmoil across the new league, special teams coordinator Javon Hering joined former Gophers star Rickey Foggie in resigning.

Jaren Mangham, who’s had stops at Colorado, South Florida and Michigan State, is the third running back to transfer to Minnesota this offseason.

Gophers coach P.J. Fleck addressed quarterback, running back, wide receiver and the offensive line through the portal and made some key pickups on defense, too.

Jared Wright, a former St. Thomas Academy standout from Burnsville, broke a scoreless tie in the second period for the Pioneers and Rieger Lorenz, a second-round draft pick by the Wild, stretched Denver’s lead.

Denver has three victories by the same 2-1 score in the NCAA tournament, while Boston College can open things up with a stable of playmakers.