MINNEAPOLIS — PEOPLE Magazine recently named their 2019 "Sexiest Man Alive" award winner, and he happens to be a fan of the Minnesota Golden Gophers. John Legend has been cheering on the 9-0 team all season long.
He was even at the Minnesota-Fresno State game earlier this year, and spoke to the team after their last-second victory there.
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View this post on InstagramWent up to Fresno to check out my nephew's (@michaelbstephens22) new team @gopherfootball and they won in double overtime. Great game!
A post shared by John Legend (@johnlegend) on Sep 7, 2019 at 11:35pm PDT
The popular singer and songwriter became a fan after his nephew started playing for the Gophers this season.
So proud of my nephew @MikeBStephens7! This will present a dilemma for me during Ohio St - Minnesota games, but we'll cross that bridge when we get there https://t.co/zxDtlLLo6y
— John Legend (@johnlegend) December 20, 2018
Legend fits in will with our "Minnesota Nice" culture, too. In addition to being the "Sexist Man Alive," People called him "one of the nicest guys in Hollywood."
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Legend isn't the only Minnesota fan winning awards for his looks this week. On Wednesday, Goldy Gopher crowned himself the "Sexiest Mascot Alive."
What a coincidence! @GoldytheGopher was named Sexiest Mascot Alive by us and only us. https://t.co/kgul44oxAw pic.twitter.com/ziMeWS0u0X
— Minnesota Gophers (@GopherSports) November 13, 2019
The Gophers' magical season continues
An appearance in the College Football Playoff is potentially on the line for the Minnesota Gophers this week as they prepare for Iowa.
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