- The Minnesota Daily
- Posts
- The Rouser
The Rouser
October 19, 2025
Hi Rouser readers,
The $5 Bits of Broken Chair trophy remains in Minnesota for another year! Did you know this was thing we did? The absurd trophy started quite recently over a twitter exchange and now is a way to raise money for charity, fascinating stuff. I wish the University would lean into it more, I think it would a fun time.
Anyway, we have two new stories from two new MN Daily writers, keep a lookout for new names.
Happy Sunday,
Megan Davis - [email protected]
In the Spotlight
The final game against St. Cloud State marked Minnesota’s fourth 45-plus shot game this season. Photo courtesy of the University of Minnesota.
Top three showdown: Gophers women’s hockey to host Buckeyes for a weekend battle
by Samantha Roering | Published October 17, 2025
The undefeated No. 3 Gopher women’s hockey team (6-0) faces their toughest test of the season this weekend. They host another unbeaten WCHA powerhouse, the Ohio State University Buckeyes (4-0).
After three weeks of Gopher dominance, the matchup will show how they measure up against one of the conference’s top schools.
“We can’t wait to play,” junior forward Emma Kreisz said, “It’s going to be a big challenge.”
Minnesota is ranked third on the USCHO polls, following sweeps of Boston College, No. 13 Boston University, and No. 10 St. Cloud State University. They lead the NCAA for goals, outscoring opponents 37-7.
From the Bullpen
 | Gophers cross country are in high spirits after their Loyola Lakefront Invite finishBy Alejandro Alvarez De AlvaThe Gophers men’s cross country team has high hopes to rank in nationals after their strong performance at the Loyola Lakefront Invitational. The women’s cross country team finished eighth overall as a team at the Invitational. |
 | Gophers football prepares to keep their Nebraska win streak aliveBy Regan GuirguisA close game against Purdue marked the Gophers’ fourth home game win and their longest home win streak since 2019, when they went 11-2. |
 | Four turnovers drive Gophers Homecoming football winBy Megan Davis The Gophers pulled off a 27-20 win against Purdue University in their Saturday homecoming game, despite the Boilermakers having 203 more yards of total offense. |
Other news from the Big 10
Indiana Daily Student - Indiana football retains Old Brass Spittoon with 25-point win vs. Michigan State
The Daily Collegian - Terry Smith takes accountability, instills belief in opening game as Penn State interim head coach
The Diamondback - No. 8 Maryland men’s soccer stays unbeaten, blanks Ohio State 4-0
Game-Winning Shots
The Gophers gave the Boilermakers their fourth straight loss on homecoming night. All photos courtesy of Nate Unger.
 Courtesy of Nate Unger. |  Courtesy of Nate Unger. |
Upcoming Events
October 24 | Volleyball vs. No. 22 Indiana
October 25 | Men’s Basketball vs. North Dakota
October 30 | Men’s Hockey vs. Wisconsin
November 1 | Football vs. Michigan State