Former Gophers All-American Logan Storley will have a chance to win $1 million with the Professional Fighters League
Former Gophers LB Blake Cashman signed a a three-year deal worth up to $25.5 million with the Minnesota Vikings.
Minnesota has earned a first round bye for only the third time since the Big Ten expanded to 14 teams.
The Gophers advance to the Big Ten Tournament semifinals where they will either host Michigan or travel to Madison, Wisconsin.