The University of Minnesota's football team, the Gophers, has gained a quarterback through the transfer portal but lost a running back who had verbally committed a week ago. However, they secured a significant victory in recruiting as Koi Perich, the top recruit in Minnesota and a four-star safety from Esko, signed with the team despite late interest from Ohio State. P.J. Fleck, the head coach, played a crucial role in securing Perich's commitment. Ohio State, Florida State, and others had pursued Perich, but he ultimately stuck with his commitment to Minnesota. The Gophers' recruitment efforts had faced challenges, but Perich's signing represents a major win for the team after a tough season.
After a long stretch of losses to close the season, @GopherFootball gets a big win in recruiting with Esko's Koi Perich staying true to his verbal commitment. https://t.co/SuOrFYnRWE
After several rough weeks on the recruiting trail, the #Gophers football team landed the top recruit in Minnesota, four-star safety Koi Perich of Esko. @RJstrib catches you up with that story and other signing day developments. https://t.co/lPkBxSB6fS
Everybody wanted 4-star S Koi Perich. Minnesota got him, thanks in large part to the ๐๐ข๐ฅ ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ'๐ด ๐๐ญ๐ถ๐ฃ. P.J. Fleck explains it all to @MikeHallHere. โคต๏ธ @koiperich3 x @GopherFootball https://t.co/8J9Hl5n7f8
Gophers get their man: Esko's Koi Perich stays true to verbal commitment, signs with @GopherFootball after a late push by Ohio State. https://t.co/Zfl4rwGkoC
BREAKING: The No. 84 overall player in the 2024 class, in Esko's Koi Perich, has signed with the #Gophers. He took an official visit to Ohio State in December, and the Buckeyes and Ryan Day were in Esko on Friday. Huge win for Fleck and staff. https://t.co/8ApjAoj8pl https://t.co/lg0SI2p6mI
The Gophers get their man. Esko safety Koi Perich, the No. 1 recruit in Minnesota, signs with the Gophers. https://t.co/QQyoTw5Ur3
#Gophers clinging to top recruit, Koi Perich, with Ohio State in pursuit. @RJstrib has that story and news of the Gophers adding a transfer running back Tuesday: https://t.co/Os6ZrlwmN6
Sounds like Top247 safety Koi Perich will stick with his commitment to #Minnesota after talking to a source. Ohio State, Florida State and a couple others pursued him as a senior. https://t.co/0EnZ5JIOg7
Updated story: @GopherFootball gains a quarterback in transfer portal but loses a running back who had given a verbal commitment a week ago. https://t.co/UD6FKVsgUr