The early signing period gets underway this week and the transfer portal opens next Friday. What should Minnesota fans expect this week and once the transfer portal opens?

Gophers Nation takes a look at the latest on a trio of Gophers commits who were pursued by other programs this fall, if any surprises are coming during the early signing period, and what to expect when it comes to the transfer portal this offseason.

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