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Jennings officially entered the transfer portal on Jan. 5, and the Gophers moved fast, getting him on campus for an official visit on Friday. He began his college career at the FCS level with Charleston Southern, where he had more than 400 receiving yards in back-to-back seasons in 2023 and 2024.
In a flurry of activity in the portal’s opening five days, the Gophers football program has added a total of nine incoming transfers, including a handful of new players who will likely be called on to contribute immediately next fall.
Perich joins two other key players from last year’s team — redshirt sophomore cornerback Za’Quan Bryan and redshirt freshman running back Fame Ijeboi — in exploring their options at other programs. The majority of the group, however, is comprised of role players, little-used backups, hardly-knew-ya freshmen or walk-ons.
BREAKING: Cincinnati transfer WR Noah Jennings ( @TheNoahJennings) has committed to Minnesota after his official visit today. Listed at 6-foot, 190 pounds, he had 23 catches for 323 yards in 2025. Began his career at Charleston Southern. https://t.co/vJMtSgo27h pic.twitter.com/ylw9KZzOYb
The Gophers added to its wide receiver room with the commitment of Cincinnati transfer Noah Jennings on Friday night. Jennings, who is listed at 6-feet and 190-pounds, has one year of eligibility remaining for Minnesota.
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Gophers football team adds receiver Perry Thompson, defensive tackle Naquan Crowder in portal
The Gophers made moves to shore up two positions through the transfer portal, securing commitments from former Auburn wide receiver Perry Thompson and former Marshall defensive tackle Naquan Crowder.
The Gophers returned to the Rate Bowl at Chase Field, their first appearance since 2021. In a 20-17 overtime win, head coach P.J. Fleck defended his undefeated bowl record,
Isaac Fruechte played two seasons of college football at Minnesota. The North Dakota offensive coordinator is now heading back to the Gophers as their receivers coach.
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Gophers receive transfer commitments from ex-Michigan State cornerbacks Aydan and Elisha West
The Gophers football program added three pieces to their defensive secondary, receiving transfer portal commitments from former Michigan State cornerbacks Aydan West and his brother, Elisha West, and former Southwest Minnesota State safety Parker Knutson.
The Minnesota Gophers landed a massive WR commit in Perry Thompson, and filled the Koi Perich vacancy with local talent Parker Knutson.