2024 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team

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The 2024 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team represented the University of Minnesota in the Big Ten Conference during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Golden Gophers were led by P. J. Fleck in his eighth year as head coach. They played their home games at the Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

ConferenceBig Ten Conference
Record8–5 (5–4 Big Ten)
Headcoach
Co-offensivecoordinators
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2024 Minnesota Golden Gophers football
Duke's Mayo Bowl champion
Duke's Mayo Bowl, W 24–10 vs. Virginia Tech
ConferenceBig Ten Conference
Record8–5 (5–4 Big Ten)
Head coach
Co-offensive coordinators
Offensive schemeMultiple
Defensive coordinatorCorey Hetherman (1st season)
Co-defensive coordinatorNick Monroe (2nd season)
Base defense4–3
Home stadiumHuntington Bank Stadium
Seasons
← 2023
2025 →
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More information Conf., Overall ...
2024 Big Ten Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
No. 3 Oregon y$^ 9–0  13–1 
No. 10 Indiana ^ 8–1  11–2 
No. 5 Penn State y^ 8–1  13–3 
No. 1 Ohio State #^ 7–2  14–2 
No. 16 Illinois 6–3  10–3 
Iowa 6–3  8–5 
Michigan 5–4  8–5 
Minnesota 5–4  8–5 
USC 4–5  7–6 
Rutgers 4–5  7–6 
Washington 4–5  6–7 
Nebraska 3–6  7–6 
UCLA 3–6  5–7 
Wisconsin 3–6  5–7 
Northwestern 2–7  4–8 
Maryland 1–8  4–8 
Michigan State† 0–6  0–7 
Purdue 0–9  1–11 
Championship: Oregon 45, Penn State 37
  • # – College Football Playoff champion
  • ^ – College Football Playoff participant
  • $ – Conference champion
  • y – Championship game participant
  • † — NCAA vacated all wins for Michigan State (5–7, 3–6)[1]
Rankings from AP Poll
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Offseason

More information Offense, Defense ...
Positions key
OffenseDefenseSpecial teams
  1. [a]
    Includes nose tackle (NT)
  2. [b]
    Includes middle linebacker (MLB/MIKE), weakside linebacker (WILL), strongside linebacker (SAM), off-ball linebacker, and outside linebacker (OLB)
  3. [c]
    Includes free safety (FS) and strong safety (SS)
  4. [d]
    Also known as a placekicker (PK)
  5. [e]
    Includes kickoff and punt returners
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Acquisitions

2024 recruiting class

See also: 2024 college football recruiting class, American football positions, Glossary of American football, and Recruiting (college athletics)
More information Name, Hometown ...
College recruiting information
Name Hometown School Height Weight Commit date
Koi Perich
S		 Esko, Minnesota Lincoln Secondary School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 199 lb (90 kg) Apr 19, 2023 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   (82)
Nathan Roy
OT		 Mukwonago, Wisconsin Mukwonago High School 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 295 lb (134 kg) Jun 17, 2023 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   (82)
Riley Sunram
DT		 Kindred, North Dakota Kindred High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 275 lb (125 kg) Apr 11, 2023 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (77)
Brett Carroll
C		 Olathe, Kansas Olathe East High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 300 lb (140 kg) Jul 2, 2023 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (77)
Fame Ijeboi
RB		 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania William Penn Charter School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Jun 18, 2023 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (78)
Julian Johnson
TE		 Aurora, Illinois Waubonsie Valley High School 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 225 lb (102 kg) May 9, 2023 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (77)
Mike Gerald
ATH		 Katy, Texas Morton Ranch High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Jun 11, 2023 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (77)
Zahir Rainer
S		 Richmond, Virginia Trinity Episcopal School 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Apr 13, 2023 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (77)
Jacob Simpson
TE		 Johnston, Iowa Johnston High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Jun 11, 2023 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (77)
Jalen Smith
WR		 Mankato, Minnesota Mankato West High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) May 12, 2023 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (77)
Samuel Madu
CB		 White Plains, New York Archbishop Stepinac High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Jun 11, 2023 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (77)
Drake Lindsey
QB		 Fayetteville, Arkansas Fayetteville High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 235 lb (107 kg) May 12, 2023 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (76)
Mason Carrier
LB		 Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Detroit Lakes High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Jun 19, 2022 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (76)
Simon Siedl
ATH		 Saint Paul, Minnesota Hill-Murray School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 179 lb (81 kg) Mar 5, 2023 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (76)
Mo Saine
DT		 Eden Prairie, Minnesota Eden Prairie High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 260 lb (120 kg) Apr 12, 2023 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (76)
Jaylin Hicks
DT		 New Rochelle, New York Iona Preparatory School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 250 lb (110 kg) Jun 11, 2023 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (76)
Dallas Sims[a]
WR		 Clearwater, Florida Clearwater Academy International 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Mar 25, 2023 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (75)
Jaydon Wright
RB		 Kankakee, Illinois Bishop McNamara High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Feb 26, 2023 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (75)
Sam Macy
LB		 Chanhassen, Minnesota Chanhassen High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Jun 5, 2023 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (74)
Alan Soukup
C / LS		 Phoenix, Arizona Pinnacle High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Jan 28, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 2/5 stars   247Sports:    ESPN: 2/5 stars   (69)
David Amaliri
LB		 Clearwater, Florida Clearwater Academy International 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Jun 16, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 2/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   
Overall recruit ranking:    Rivals: 41    247Sports: 33
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Rivals commits". Rivals. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  • "ESPN commits". ESPN. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  • "2024 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  • "247Sports commits". 247Sports. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
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Incoming transfers

More information Name, No. ...
2024 Minnesota Golden Gophers incoming transfers
Name No. Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Prev. school Ref.
Max Brosmer #16 QB 6'2 210 Graduate student Roswell, GA New Hampshire [4][5]
Dylan Wittke #14 QB 6'1 200 Redshirt Freshman Buford, GA Virginia Tech [6][7]
Marcus Major #24 RB 6'0 225 Redshirt Graduate student Oklahoma City Oklahoma [8][9][10]
Sieh Bangura #2 RB 6'0 200 Redshirt Junior Washington, D.C. Ohio [11][12][10]
Jaren Mangham #8 RB 6'2 240 Redshirt Graduate student Detroit Michigan State [13][14][10]
Tyler Williams #7 WR 6'3 210 Redshirt Freshman Waverly, FL Georgia [15][16]
Cristian Driver #4 WR 6'0 190 Redshirt Sophomore Flower Mound, TX Penn State [17][18]
Jaylen Varner[b] – WR 6'1 179 Graduate student Marshall, MO Emporia State [19]
Aluma Nkele #70 OT 6'7 360 Redshirt Junior Gardena, CA UTEP [21][22]
Jaxon Howard #1 DE 6'4 250 Redshirt Freshman Crystal, MN LSU [23][24]
Adam Kissayi[c] #98 DE 6'8 235 Freshman Palm Bay, FL Clemson[c] [26][27]
Jai'Onte' McMillan #24 CB 5'10 195 Redshirt Senior Atlanta TCU [28][29]
Ethan Robinson #2 CB 6'0 180 Senior Montgomery, NY Bucknell [30][31]
Sam Henson #30 K 6'2 185 Graduate student Owatonna, MN Concordia–St. Paul [32]
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Sources:[33][34][35][32]

Departures

2024 NFL draft

Main article: 2024 NFL draft
More information Name, Pos. ...
Name Pos. Round Pick Team
Tyler Nubin S 2 47 New York Giants
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Outgoing transfers

More information Name, No. ...
2024 Minnesota Golden Gophers outgoing transfers
Name No. Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown New school Ref.
Athan Kaliakmanis #8 QB 6'4 215 Senior Antioch, IL Rutgers [36][37]
Drew Viotto #18 QB 6'4 235 Sophomore Sault Ste. Marie, ON Eastern Michigan [38][39]
Zach Evans #26 RB 5'9 207 Sophomore Rockwall, TX North Texas [40]
Max Grand #33 RB 5'9 205 Redshirt Sophomore Ellsworth, WI Augustana (SD) [41]
Marquese Williams – RB 5'9 175 Redshirt Freshman Harrisburg, PA Akron [42]
Zach Jorgensen #28 WR 6'2 200 Redshirt Freshman Fairmont, MN Northern State [43][44]
Dino Kaliakmanis #80 WR 6'2 205 Senior Antioch, IL Rutgers [45][37]
Cade Osterman #20 WR 6'1 185 Sophomore Elk River, MN North Dakota State [46]
Dallas Sims[a] #12 WR 6'2 205 Freshman Clearwater, FL Old Dominion [2][3]
Jaylen Varner[b] – WR 6'1 179 Graduate student Marshall, MO [20]
J. J. Guedet #50 OT 6'8 315 Senior Washington, IL Illinois State [47][48]
De'Eric Mister #67 OT 6'6 300 Sophomore Gary, IN Howard [49]
Logan Purcell #79 OT 6'7 300 Redshirt Junior Annandale, MN [50]
Tyrell Lawrence #73 G 6'7 355 Redshirt Junior Milton, ON Alabama A&M [51]
Cade McConnell #70 G 6'5 300 Redshirt Sophomore Choctaw, OK Vanderbilt [52]
Trey Bixby[d] #98 DE 6'4 250 Redshirt Sophomore Eden Prairie, MN Minnesota Duluth [54]
Colton Gregersen #28 DE 6'2 250 Redshirt Sophomore Burnsville, MN [43]
Tyler Bride #3 CB 5'10 185 Graduate student Norcross, GA Jacksonville State [55][56]
Victor Pless #26 CB 5'10 175 Redshirt Senior Kennesaw, GA Mercer [57]
Tariq Watson #24 CB 5'10 185 Redshirt Sophomore Gretna, LA UAB [58][59]
Jacob Lewis #48 K 6'2 207 Graduate student Delaware, OH Ohio [60]
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Note: The year (class) is the one they will have with their new team.

Source:[34][43][35]

Team departures

More information Name, No. ...
2024 Minnesota Golden Gophers departures
Name No. Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Reason
Tre'Von Jones #2 DB 6'0 180 Graduate student Warrenton, NC Graduated
Sean Tyler #2 RB 5'9 190 Graduate student Richton Park, IL Graduated
Corey Crooms Jr. #4 WR 6'1 195 Graduate student Country Club Hills, IL Graduated
Chris Autman-Bell #7 WR 6'1 205 Redshirt Graduate student Kankakee, IL Graduated
Cole Kramer #12 QB 6'1 205 Redshirt Senior Eden Prairie, MN Graduated
Chris Collins #13 DL 6'5 255 Redshirt Graduate student Richmond, VA Graduated
Rowan Zolman #15 LB 6'4 225 Sophomore Churubusco, IN Not rostered[e]
Bryce Williams #21 WR 6'0 210 Redshirt Graduate student Minneapolis, MN Graduated
Ryan Selig #33 LB 6'3 235 Redshirt Graduate student Lake Villa, IL Graduated
Ryan Shamburger #36 P 6'2 195 Redshirt Junior McKinney, TX Not rostered[e]
Brady Weeks #37 LS 6'0 225 Graduate student O'Fallon, MO Graduated
Cade Larson #41 LB 6'1 225 Redshirt Freshman Harrisburg, SD Not rostered[e]
Karter Shaw #55 OL 6'4 305 Redshirt Graduate student South Jordan, UT Graduated
Nathan Boe #66 OL 6'5 300 Redshirt Graduate student Lakeville, MN Graduated
Jackson Ruschmeyer #68 OL 6'4 300 Redshirt Junior Hutchinson, MN Not rostered[e]
Wyatt Schroeder #82 TE 6'5 255 Redshirt Senior St. Francis, MN Graduated
Brevyn Spann-Ford #88 TE 6'7 270 Redshirt Graduate student St. Cloud, MN Graduated
Kyler Baugh #93 DL 6'2 305 Graduate student Talihina, OK Graduated
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Schedule

More information Date, Time ...
DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 298:00 p.m.North Carolina*
FOXL 17–1950,805
September 711:00 a.m.Rhode Island*
  • Huntington Bank Stadium
  • Minneapolis, MN
PeacockW 48–041,006
September 142:30 p.m.Nevada*
  • Huntington Bank Stadium
  • Minneapolis, MN
BTNW 27–044,534
September 216:30 p.m.Iowa
  • Huntington Bank Stadium
  • Minneapolis, MN (rivalry)
NBCL 14–3152,048
September 2811:00 a.m.at No. 12 Michigan
FOXL 24–27110,340
October 56:30 p.m.No. 11 USC
  • Huntington Bank Stadium
  • Minneapolis, MN
BTNW 24–1750,913
October 128:00 p.m.at UCLA
BTNW 21–1742,012
October 262:30 p.m.Marylanddagger
  • Huntington Bank Stadium
  • Minneapolis, MN
FS1W 48–2348,696
November 211:00 a.m.at No. 24 Illinois
FS1W 25–1758,088
November 911:00 a.m.at Rutgers
NBCL 19–2644,120
November 232:30 p.m.No. 4 Penn State
CBSL 25–2644,266
November 2911:00 a.m.at Wisconsin
CBSW 24–776,059
January 3, 20256:30 p.m.vs. Virginia Tech
ESPNW 24–1031,927
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Game summaries

vs. North Carolina

See also: 2024 North Carolina Tar Heels football team
Game One – North Carolina Tar Heels (0–0) vs Minnesota Golden Gophers (0–0) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Tar Heels 0 7 6619
Golden Gophers 0 14 0317
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at Huntington Bank Stadium • Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • Date: August 29
  • Game time: 8:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 75 °F (24 °C) • Wind: SW at 7 miles per hour (11 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 50,805
  • Referee: Kole Knueppel
  • TV announcers (FOX): Jason Benetti (play-by-play), Brock Huard (analyst), and Allison Williams (sideline)
More information Game information ...
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First quarter
  • no scoring
Second quarter
  • (11:12) UNC – Max Johnson 3-yard run (Noah Burnette kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 4:19; North Carolina 7–0)
  • (7:35) MINN – Marcus Major 5-yard run (Dragan Kesich kick) (Drive: 2 plays, 6 yards, 0:45; Tied 7–7)
  • (0:55) MINN – Max Brosmer 1-yard run (Dragan Kesich kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 5:04; Minnesota 14–7)
Third quarter
  • (6:34) UNC – Noah Burnette 29-yard field goal (Drive: 17 plays, 70 yards, 8:21; Minnesota 14–10)
  • (0:19) UNC – Noah Burnette 52-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 49 yards, 5:13; Minnesota 14–13)
Fourth quarter
  • (9:05) UNC – Noah Burnette 42-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, -2 yards, 2:28; North Carolina 16–14)
  • (3:40) MINN – Dragan Kesich 30-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 63 yards, 5:25; Minnesota 17–16)
  • (1:44) UNC – Noah Burnette 45-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 48 yards, 1:56; North Carolina 19–17)
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More information Statistics, UNC ...
StatisticsUNCMINN
First downs1814
Total yards64–25254–244
Rushing yards41–14733–78
Passing yards105166
Passing: Comp–Att–Int14–23–113–21–0
Time of possession30:3129:29
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
North CarolinaPassingMax Johnson12/19, 71 yards, INT
RushingOmarion Hampton30 carries, 129 yards
ReceivingJJ Jones3 receptions, 52 yards
MinnesotaPassingMax Brosmer13/21, 166 yards
RushingMarcus Major20 carries, 73 yards, TD
ReceivingDaniel Jackson4 receptions, 55 yards
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vs. Rhode Island (FCS)

See also: 2024 Rhode Island Rams football team
Game Two – Rhode Island Rams (FCS) (1–0) at Minnesota Golden Gophers (0–1) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Rams (FCS) 0 0 000
Golden Gophers 3 14 141748
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at Huntington Bank Stadium • Minneapolis, MN

  • Date: Saturday September 7, 2024
  • Game time: 11:00 AM
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 59 °F (15 °C) • Wind S 4 mph
  • Game attendance: 41,006
  • Referee: Mark Kluczynski
  • TV announcers (Peacock): Brendan Burke (play-by-play), Kyle Rudolph (analyst), and Caroline Pineda (sideline)
More information Game information ...
Game information
First quarter
  • (9:27) MINN – Dragan Kesich 53-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 44 yards, 3:26; Minnesota 3–0)
Second quarter
  • (11:05) MINN – Darius Taylor 1-yard run (Dragan Kesich kick) (Drive: 13 plays, 83 yards, 6:33; Minnesota 10–0)
  • (1:16) MINN – Marcus Major 2-yard run (Dragan Kesich kick) (Drive: 14 plays, 85 yards, 7:57; Minnesota 17–0)
Third quarter
  • (7:57) MINN – Cristian Driver 6-yard pass from Max Brosmer (Dragan Kesich kick) (Drive: 12 plays, 73 yards, 6:58; Minnesota 24–0)
  • (1:11) MINN – Le'Meke Brockington 29-yard pass from Max Brosmer (Drive: 8 plays, 79 yards, 4:40; Minnesota 31–0)
Fourth quarter
  • (11:04) MINN – Dragan Kesich 47-yard field goal (Dragan Kesich kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 19 yards, 3:46; Minnesota 34–0)
  • (10:32) MINN – Jack Henderson 25-yard interception return (Dragan Kesich kick (Drive: 3 plays, -8 yards, 0:32; Minnesota 41–0)
  • (1:56) MINN – Tyler Williams 8-yard pass from Drake Lindsey (Dragan Kesich kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 55 yards, 4:12; Minnesota 48–0)
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More information Statistics, URI ...
StatisticsURIMINN
First downs627
Total yards135422
Rushing yards18116
Passing yards117306
Passing: Comp–Att–Int13–30–327–34–0
Time of possession19:2840:32
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Rhode IslandPassingDevin Farrell6/18, 76 yards, 2 INT
RushingDevin Farrell4 carries, 9 yards
ReceivingMarquis Buchanan5 receptions, 64 yards
MinnesotaPassingMax Brosmer24/30, 271 yards, 2 TD
RushingDarius Taylor14 carries, 64 yards, TD
ReceivingElijah Spencer4 receptions, 55 yards
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vs. Nevada

See also: 2024 Nevada Wolf Pack football team
Game Three – Nevada Wolf Pack (1–2) at Minnesota Golden Gophers (1–1) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Wolf Pack 0 0 000
Golden Gophers 6 14 7027
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at Huntington Bank Stadium • Minneapolis, MN

  • Date: Saturday September 14, 2024
  • Game time: 2:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 72 °F (22 °C) • Wind: S at 10 miles per hour (16 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 50,805
  • Referee: Tim O'Dey
  • TV announcers (BTN): Lisa Byington (play-by-play), Brock Vereen (analyst), and Melanie Ricks (sideline)
More information Game information ...
Game information
First quarter
  • (10:31) MIN – Dragan Kesich 52-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 52 yards, 4:25; Minnesota 3–0)
  • (1:47) MIN - Dragan Kesich 21-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 52 yards, 2:56; Minnesota 6–0)
Second quarter
  • (4:03) MIN - Darius Taylor 10 yd pass from Brosmer,Max, Dragan Kesich kick (Drive: 2 plays, 16 yards, 0:39; Minnesota 13–0)
  • (0:32) MIN - Darius Taylor 4 yd run, Dragan Kesich kick (Drive: 7 plays, 69 yards, 1:23; Minnesota 20–0)
Third quarter
  • (8:58) MIN - Darius Taylor 80 yd run, Dragan Kesich kick (Drive: 3 plays, 90 yards, 0:48; Minnesota 27–0)
Fourth quarter

No scoring plays

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More information Statistics, NEV ...
StatisticsNEVMINN
First downs1020
Total yards172386
Rushing yards58195
Passing yards114191
Passing: Comp–Att–Int15–22–316–26–1
Time of possession30:4729:13
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
NevadaPassingBrendon Lewis15/22, 114 yards, 3 INT
RushingPatrick Garwo III7 carries, 23 yards
ReceivingJaden Smith1 reception, 25 yards
MinnesotaPassingMax Brosmer16/26, 191 yards, TD, INT
RushingDarius Taylor11 carries, 124 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingDaniel Jackson4 receptions, 61 yards
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vs Iowa (rivalry)

See also: 2024 Iowa Hawkeyes football team and Iowa–Minnesota football rivalry
Iowa Hawkeyes (2–1) vs Minnesota Golden Gophers (2–1) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Hawkeyes 7 0 17731
Golden Gophers 0 14 0014
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at Huntington Bank Stadium • Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • Date: September 21
  • Game time: 6:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: 76 °F (24 °C), Sunny, Wind NW 10 mph (16 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 52,048
  • Referee: Kole Knueppel
  • TV announcers (NBC): Noah Eagle (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (analyst), and Kathryn Tappen (sideline)
More information Game information ...
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
  • 4:20 Minnesota – Jameson Geers 3-yard pass from Max Brosmer (Dragan Kesich kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 64 yards, 4:32; Tied 7–7)
  • 0:21 Minnesota – Elijah Spencer 11-yard pass from Max Brosmer (Dragan Kesich kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 68 yards, 2:24; Minnesota 14–7)
Third quarter
  • 12:56 Iowa – Kaleb Johnson 15-yard run (Drew Stevens kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 67 yards, 1:59; Tied 14–14)
  • 5:43 Iowa – Kaleb Johnson 40-yard run (Drew Stevens kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 73 yards, 2:58; Iowa 21–14)
  • 0:43 Iowa – Drew Stevens 46-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 34 yards, 3:59; Iowa 24–14)
Fourth quarter
  • 11:13 Iowa – Brendan Sullivan 1-yard run (Drew Stevens kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 52 yards, 3:40; Iowa 31–14)
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More information Statistics, IOWA ...
StatisticsIOWAMINN
First downs1915
Total yards64–33458–288
Rushing yards45–27221–79
Passing yards62209
Passing: Comp–Att–Int11–19–022–37–2
Time of possession31:4328:17
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
IowaPassingCade McNamara11/19, 62 yards
RushingKaleb Johnson21 carries, 206 yards, 3 TD
ReceivingAddison Ostrenga2 receptions, 20 yards
MinnesotaPassingMax Brosmer22/37, 209 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
RushingDarius Taylor10 carries, 34 yards
ReceivingDaniel Jackson9 receptions, 112 yards
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at No. 12 Michigan (Little Brown Jug)

See also: 2024 Michigan Wolverines football team and Little Brown Jug (college football trophy)
Minnesota Golden Gophers (2–2) at No. 12 Michigan Wolverines (3–1) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Golden Gophers 0 3 02124
No. 12 Wolverines 7 14 3327
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at Michigan Stadium • Ann Arbor, Michigan

  • Date: September 28
  • Game time: 11:00 a.m.
  • Game weather: 67 °F (19 °C), rain, NE 8 miles per hour (13 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 110,340
  • Referee: Mark Kluczynski
  • TV announcers (FOX): Gus Johnson (play-by-play), Joel Klatt (analyst), and Jenny Taft (sideline)
More information Game information ...
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
  • (8:59) Michigan – Kalel Mullings 1-yard run (Dominic Zvada kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 16 yards, 1:26; Michigan 14–0)
  • (3:48) Michigan – Tyler Morris 11-yard pass from Alex Orji (Dominic Zvada kick) (Drive: 1 play, 11 yards, 0:29; Michigan 21–0)
  • (0:00) Minnesota – Dragan Kesich 20-yard field gold (Drive: 10 plays, 77 yards, 1:54; Michigan 21–3)
Third quarter
  • (7:36) Michigan – Dominic Zvada 53-yard field gold (Drive: 13 plays, 40 yards, 7:24; Michigan 24–3)
Fourth quarter
  • (14:01) Minnesota – Darius Taylor 3-yard run (Dragan Kesich kick) (Drive: 12 plays, 76 yards, 4:59; Michigan 24–10)
  • (11:05) Minnesota – Darius Taylor 4-yard run (Dragan Kesich kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 17 yards, 0:47; Michigan 24–17)
  • (4:33) Michigan – Dominic Zvada 35-yard field gold (Drive: 14 plays, 58 yards, 6:32; Michigan 27–17)
  • (1:37) Minnesota – Daniel Jackson 12-yard pass from Max Brosmer (Dragan Kesich kick) (Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 2:56; Michigan 27–24)
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More information Statistics, MINN ...
StatisticsMINNMICH
First downs2015
Total yards66–29661–241
Rushing yards25–3843–155
Passing yards25886
Passing: Comp–Att–Int27–41–110–18–1
Time of possession26:4433:16
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
MinneostaPassingMax Brosmer27/40, 258 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingDarius Taylor13 carries, 36 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingElijah Spencer6 receptions, 67 yards
MichiganPassingAlex Orji10/18, 86 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingKalel Mullings24 carries, 111 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingColston Loveland4 receptions, 41 yards
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vs No. 11 USC

See also: 2024 USC Trojans football team
No. 11 USC Trojans (3–1) vs Minnesota Golden Gophers (2–3) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 11 Trojans 0 10 7017
Golden Gophers 3 7 01424
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at Huntington Bank Stadium • Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • Date: October 5
  • Game time: 6:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny, 71 °F (22 °C)
  • Game attendance: 50,913
  • Referee: Ron Snodgrass
  • TV announcers (BTN): Guy Haberman (play-by-play), Yogi Roth (analyst), and Rhett Lewis (sideline)
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Game information
First quarter
  • (0:05) MINN - Dragan Kesich 32-yard field goal, (Drive: 9 plays, 49 yards, 5:19; Minnesota 3–0)
Second quarter
  • (7:13) USC - Duce Robinson 3-yard pass from Miller Moss (Michael Lantz kick) (Drive: 15 plays, 75 yards, 7:52; USC 7–3)
  • (4:05) MINN - Max Brosmer 1-yard rush (Dragan Kesich kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:08; Minnesota 10–7)
  • (0:00) USC - Michael Lantz 54-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 16 yards, 0:27; Tied 10–10)
Third quarter
  • (5:47) USC - Woody Marks 1-yard rush (Michael Lantz kick) (Drive: 12 plays, 91 yards, 7:03; USC 17–10)
Fourth quarter
  • (7:08) MINN - Max Brosmer 5-yard rush (Dragan Kesich kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 3:03; Tied 17–17)
  • (0:56) MINN - Max Brosmer 1-yard rush (Dragan Kesich kick) (Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 5:13; Minnesota 24–17)
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More information Statistics, USC ...
StatisticsUSCMINN
First downs2220
Total yards66–37359–362
Rushing yards28–17340–193
Passing yards200169
Passing: Comp–Att–Int22–38–215–19–0
Time of possession31:4831:00
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
USCPassingMiller Moss23/38, 200 yards, TD, 2 INT
RushingWoody Marks20 carries, 134 yards, TD
ReceivingKyron Hudson5 receptions, 54 yards
MinnesotaPassingMax Brosmer15/19, 169 yards
RushingDarius Taylor25 carries, 144 yards
ReceivingDarius Taylor5 receptions, 56 yards
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at UCLA

See also: 2024 UCLA Bruins football team
Minnesota Golden Gophers (3–3) at UCLA Bruins (1–4) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Golden Gophers 0 0 14721
Bruins 7 3 0717
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at Rose Bowl • Pasadena, California

  • Date: October 12
  • Game time: 8:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 42,012
  • Referee: Jeffrey Servinski
  • TV announcers (BTN): Guy Haberman (play-by-play), Yogi Roth (analyst), and Rhett Lewis (sideline)
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Game information
First quarter
  • (8:49) UCLA - Keegan Jones 1-yard rush (Mateen Bhaghani kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 59 yards, 5:14; UCLA 7–0)
Second quarter
  • (0:00) UCLA - Mateen Bhaghani 34-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 47 yards, 0:46; UCLA 10–0)
Third quarter
  • (10:33) MINN - Elijah Spencer 12-yard pass from Max Brosmer (Dragan Kesich kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 46 yards, 2:41; UCLA 10–7)
  • (7:16) MINN - Darius Taylor 2-yard rush (Dragan Kesich kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 38 yards, 2:29; Minnesota 14–10)
Fourth quarter
  • (6:54) UCLA - J. Michael Sturdivant 42-yard pass from Ethan Garbers (Mateen Bhaghani kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 89 yards, 5:44; UCLA 17–14)
  • (0:27) MINN - Darius Taylor 4-yard pass from Max Brosmer (Dragan Kesich kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 61 yards, 1:53; Minnesota 21–17)
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More information Statistics, MINN ...
StatisticsMINNUCLA
First downs1918
Total yards234329
Rushing yards4136
Passing yards193293
Passing: Comp–Att–Int26-37-025-36-3
Time of possession30:5829:02
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
MinneostaPassingMax Brosmer26/37, 193 yards, 2 TD
RushingDarius Taylor16 carries, 30 yards, TD
ReceivingDaniel Jackson10 receptions, 89 yards
UCLAPassingEthan Garbers25/36, 293 yards, TD, 3 INT
RushingJalen Berger8 carries, 20 yards
ReceivingJ. Michael Sturdivant7 receptions, 107 yards, TD
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vs Maryland

See also: 2024 Maryland Terrapins football team
Maryland Terrapins (4–3) vs Minnesota Golden Gophers (4–3) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Terrapins 0 10 01323
Golden Gophers 21 13 7748
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at Huntington Bank Stadium • Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • Date: October 26
  • Game time: 2:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: 57 °F (14 °C), sunny
  • Game attendance: 48,696
  • Referee: Jerry McGinn
  • TV announcers (FS1): Connor Onion (play-by-play) and Spencer Tillman (analyst)
  • GopherSports.com box score
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Game information
First quarter
  • (10:45) MINN - Daniel Jackson 10-yard pass from Max Brosmer (Dragan Kesich kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 58 yards, 2:30; Minnesota 7–0)
  • (5:04) MINN - Elijah Spencer 7-yard pass from Max Brosmer (Dragan Kesich kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 3:54; Minnesota 14–0)
  • (4:31) MINN - Justin Walley 29-yard interception return (Dragan Kesich kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 4 yards, 0:39; Minnesota 21–0)
Second quarter
  • (14:55) MINN - Dragan Kesich 40-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard, 1:08; Minnesota 24–0)
  • (6:55) MD - Jack Howes 33-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 56 yards, 4:07; Minnesota 24–3)
  • (2:17) MINN - Daniel Jackson 4-yard pass from Max Brosmer (Dragan Kesich kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:38; Minnesota 31–3)
  • (0:28) MD - Billy Edwards Jr. 3-yard rush (Jack Howes kick) (Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 1:49; Minnesota 31–10)
  • (0:02) MINN - Dragan Kesich 34-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 49 yards, 0:26; Minnesota 34–10)
Third quarter
  • (13:00) MINN - Elijah Spencer 25-yard pass from Max Brosmer (Dragan Kesich kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:53; Minnesota 41–10)
Fourth quarter
  • (14:49) MINN - Darius Taylor 51-yard rush (Dragan Kesich kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 87 yards, 3:50; Minnesota 48–10)
  • (11:51) MD - DJ Samuels 2-yard pass from MJ Morris (2-point conversion failed) (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:58; Minnesota 48–16)
  • (2:13) MD - Shaleak Knotts 21-yard pass from MJ Morris (Jack Howes kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 88 yards, 3:04; Minnesota 48–23)
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More information Statistics, MD ...
StatisticsMDMINN
First downs2126
Total yards427443
Rushing yards104123
Passing yards323320
Passing: Comp–Att–Int26-43-226-34-0
Time of possession27:3632:24
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
MarylandPassingBilly Edwards Jr.19/35, 201 yards, 2 INT
RushingRoman Hemby8 carries, 31 yards
ReceivingTai Felton9 receptions, 104 yards
MinnesotaPassingMax Brosmer26/33, 320 yards, 4 TD
RushingDarius Taylor15 carries, 81 yards, TD
ReceivingDaniel Jackson9 receptions, 117 yards, 2 TD
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at No. 24 Illinois

See also: 2024 Illinois Fighting Illini football team
Minnesota Golden Gophers (5–3) at No. 24 Illinois Fighting Illini (6–2) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Golden Gophers 3 10 3925
No. 24 Fighting Illini 0 10 0717
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at Memorial Stadium • Champaign, Illinois

  • Date: November 2
  • Game time: 11:00 a.m.
  • Game weather: • Sunny Temperature: 52 °F (11 °C) • Wind: 9 mph
  • Game attendance: 58,088
  • Referee: Larry Smith
  • TV announcers (FS1): Tim Brando (play-by-play), Devin Gardner (analyst), and Josh Sims (sideline)
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Game information
First quarter
  • (6:21) MINN - Dragan Kesich 20-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 42 yards, 4:48; Minnesota 3–0)
Second quarter
  • (10:08) ILL - David Olano 25-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 65 yards, 6:26; Tied 3–3)
  • (6:55) MINN - Darius Taylor 29-yard rush (Dragan Kesich kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 65 yards, 3:13; Minnesota 10–3)
  • (3:28) ILL - Josh McCray 42-yard rush (David Olano kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:26; Tied 10–10)
  • (0:19) MINN - Dragan Kesich 45-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 48 yards, 3:09; Minnesota 13–10)
Third quarter
  • (4:36) MINN - Dragan Kesich 38-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 44 yards, 6:33; Minnesota 16–10)
Fourth quarter
  • (9:03) ILL - Zakhari Franklin 21-yard pass from Luke Altmyer (David Olano kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 54 yards, 2:08; Illinois 17–16)
  • (5:14) MINN - Jameson Geers 1-yard pass from Max Brosmer (2-point conversion failed) (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:49; Minnesota 22–17)
  • (1:52) MINN - Dragan Kesich 46-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 3 yards, 1:25; Minnesota 25–17)
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More information Statistics, MINN ...
StatisticsMINNILL
First downs2120
Total yards361352
Rushing yards148126
Passing yards213226
Passing: Comp–Att–Int22-37-020-33-0
Time of possession34:5925:01
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
MinneostaPassingMax Brosmer22/37, 213 yards, TD
RushingDarius Taylor22 carries, 131 yards, TD
ReceivingDaniel Jackson5 receptions, 74 yards
IllinoisPassingLuke Altmyer20/33, 226 yards, TD
RushingJosh McCray7 carries, 72 yards, TD
ReceivingPat Bryant5 receptions, 72 yards
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at Rutgers

See also: 2024 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team
Minnesota Golden Gophers (6–3) at Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4–4) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Golden Gophers 9 0 7319
Scarlet Knights 7 7 01226
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at SHI Stadium • Piscataway, New Jersey

  • Date: November 9
  • Game time: 11:00 a.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 44,120
  • Referee: Jerry McGinn
  • TV announcers (NBC): Jac Collinsworth (play-by-play), Michael Robinson (analyst), and Caroline Pineda (sideline)
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Game information
First quarter
  • (7:56) MINN - Darius Taylor 18-yard rush (PAT failed) (Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 3:03; Minnesota 6–0)
  • (3:31) RUTG - Dymere Miller 1-yard pass from Athan Kaliakmanis (Jai Patel kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:25; Rutgers 7–6)
  • (0:00) MINN - Dragan Kesich 51-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 39 yards, 3:26; Minnesota 9–7)
Second quarter
  • (9:54) RUTG - Dymere Miller 17-yard pass from Athan Kaliakmanis (Jai Patel kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:06; Rutgers 14–9)
Third quarter
  • (9:01) MINN - Marcus Major 17-yard pass from Max Brosmer (Dragan Kesich kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 78 yards, 5:54; Minnesota 16–14)
Fourth quarter
  • (7:41) RUTG - Ian Strong 4-yard pass from Athan Kaliakmanis (Jai Patel kick) (Drive: 2 plays, 12 yards, 0:47; Rutgers 21–16)
  • (6:51) RUTG - Max Brosmer sacked by Jordan Walker for a safety (Drive: 3 plays, -13 yards, 0:46; Rutgers 23–16)
  • (2:45) RUTG - Jai Patel 22-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 42 yards, 1:49; Rutgers 26–16)
  • (1:10) MINN - Dragan Kesich 30-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 63 yards, 1:35; Rutgers 26–19)
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More information Statistics, MINN ...
StatisticsMINNRUTG
First downs1819
Total yards297349
Rushing yards35109
Passing yards262240
Passing: Comp–Att–Int27-45-017-33-1
Time of possession28:0131:59
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
MinneostaPassingMax Brosmer27/45, 262 yards, TD
RushingDarius Taylor10 carries, 28 yards, TD
ReceivingJameson Geers8 receptions, 73 yards
RutgersPassingAthan Kaliakmanis17/33, 240 yards, 3 TD, INT
RushingAntwan Raymond22 carries, 73 yards
ReceivingIan Strong4 receptions, 89 yards, TD
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vs No. 4 Penn State (Governor's Victory Bell)

See also: 2024 Penn State Nittany Lions football team and Governor's Victory Bell
No. 4 Penn State Nittany Lions (9–1) vs Minnesota Golden Gophers (6–4) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 4 Nittany Lions 0 16 7326
Golden Gophers 7 12 3325
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at Huntington Bank Stadium • Minneapolis, Minnesota

More information Game information ...
Game information
First quarter
  • (8:57) MINN - Marcus Major 20-yard rush (Dragan Kesich kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 4:12; Minnesota 7–0)
Second quarter
  • (12:56) MINN - Dragan Kesich 48-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 25 yards, 4:14; Minnesota 10–0)
  • (10:48) PSU - Omari Evans 45-yard pass from Drew Allar (Ryan Barker kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:08; Minnesota 10–7)
  • (7:50) PSU - Ryan Barker 45-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, -5 yards, 1:20; Tied 10–10)
  • (1:03) MINN - Jameson Geers 21-yard pass from Max Brosmer (Dragan Kesich kick) (Drive: 1 play, 21 yards, 0:07; Minnesota 17–10)
  • (0:19) PSU - Drew Allar 4-yard rush (PAT blocked) (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 0:44; Minnesota 17–16)
  • (0:18) MINN - Ethan Robinson defensive PAT conversion (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 0:44; Minnesota 19–16)
Third quarter
  • (9:59) MINN - Dragan Kesich 42-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 51 yards, 5:01; Minnesota 22–16)
  • (4:06) PSU - Nicholas Singleton 12-yard rush (Ryan Barker kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 57 yards, 1:58; Penn State 23–22)
Fourth quarter
  • (11:51) PSU - Ryan Barker 32-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 26 yards, 3:02; Penn State 26–22)
  • (5:48) MINN - Dragan Kesich 26-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 67 yards, 5:58; Penn State 26–25)
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More information Statistics, PSU ...
StatisticsPSUMINN
First downs2018
Total yards361281
Rushing yards117106
Passing yards244175
Passing: Comp–Att–Int21-28-015-23-1
Time of possession25:4934:11
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Penn StatePassingDrew Allar21/28, 244 yards, TD
RushingNicholas Singleton13 carries, 63 yards, TD
ReceivingTyler Warren8 receptions, 102 yards
MinnesotaPassingMax Brosmer15/23, 175 yards, TD, INT
RushingDarius Taylor17 carries, 58 yards
ReceivingDaniel Jackson6 receptions, 90 yards
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at Wisconsin (rivalry)

See also: 2024 Wisconsin Badgers football team and Minnesota–Wisconsin football rivalry
Minnesota Golden Gophers (6–5) at Wisconsin Badgers (5–6) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Golden Gophers 7 7 7324
Badgers 0 0 707
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at Camp Randall Stadium • Madison, Wisconsin

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Game information
First quarter
  • (3:18) MINN - Max Brosmer 1-yard rush (Dragan Kesich kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 89 yards, 4:24; Minnesota 7–0)
Second quarter
  • (11:37) MINN - Daniel Jackson 7-yard pass from Max Brosmer (Dragan Kesich kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:16; Minnesota 14–0)
Third quarter
  • (8:03) MINN - Jameson Geers 15-yard pass from Max Brosmer (Dragan Kesich kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 83 yards, 6:02; Minnesota 21–0)
  • (3:13) WIS - Vinny Anthony II 15-yard pass from Braedyn Locke (Nathanial Vakos kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 65 yards, 4:50; Minnesota 21–7)
Fourth quarter
  • (3:19) MINN - Dragan Kesich 43-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 35 yards, 4:38; Minnesota 24–7)
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More information Statistics, MINN ...
StatisticsMINNWIS
First downs2112
Total yards374166
Rushing yards18336
Passing yards191130
Passing: Comp–Att–Int17-26-015-32-0
Time of possession35:5124:09
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
MinneostaPassingMax Brosmer17/26, 191 yards, 2 TD
RushingDarius Taylor32 carries, 143 yards
ReceivingElijah Spencer5 receptions, 75 yards
WisconsinPassingBraedyn Locke15/32, 130 yards, TD
RushingTawee Walker14 carries, 36 yards
ReceivingTrech Kekahuna6 receptions, 64 yards
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vs Virginia Tech (Duke's Mayo Bowl)

See also: 2024 Virginia Tech Hokies football team and 2025 Duke's Mayo Bowl
2025 Duke's Mayo Bowl
Minnesota Golden Gophers (7–5) vs Virginia Tech Hokies (6–6) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Golden Gophers 0 21 0324
Hokies 7 3 0010
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at Bank of America Stadium • Charlotte, North Carolina

  • Date: Friday, January 3, 2025
  • Game time: 6:30 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 41 °F (5 °C) • Wind: 10 mph (16 km/h) west
  • Game attendance: 31,927
  • Referee: Jason Autrey
  • TV announcers (ESPN/Bowl Season Radio): Matt Barrie (play-by-play), Aaron Murray (analyst), and Harry Lyles Jr. (sideline)/Jim Szoke (play-by-play), John Denton (analyst), and Molly Cotten (sideline)
More information Game information ...
Game information
First quarter
  • (0:08) VT - Collin Schlee 3-yard rush (John Love kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 3:57; Virginia Tech 7–0)
Second quarter
  • (10:18) MINN - Elijah Spencer 10-yard pass from Darius Taylor (Dragan Kesich kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 4:50; Tied 7–7)
  • (5:13) MINN - Elijah Spencer 12-yard pass from Max Brosmer (Dragan Kesich kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 65 yards, 4:02; Minnesota 14–7)
  • (0:56) MINN - Darius Taylor 28-yard rush (Dragan Kesich kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 58 yards, 0:52; Minnesota 21–7)
  • (0:00) VT - John Love 60-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 38 yards, 0:56; Minnesota 21–10)
Third quarter
  • No scoring plays
Fourth quarter
  • (11:59) MINN - Dragan Kesich 44-yard field goal (Drive: 15 plays, 66 yards, 9:20; Minnesota 24–10)
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More information Statistics, MINN ...
StatisticsMINNVT
First downs239
Total yards403223
Rushing yards16774
Passing yards236149
Passing: Comp–Att–Int20-31-110-18-1
Time of possession35:2424:36
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
MinnesotaPassingMax Brosmer18/29, 211 yards, TD, INT
RushingDarius Taylor20 carries, 113 yards, TD
ReceivingElijah Spencer6 receptions, 81 yards, 2 TD
Virginia TechPassingWilliam Watson III8/12, 81 yards, INT
RushingKeylen Adams1 carry, 47 yards
ReceivingAyden Greene6 receptions, 115 yards
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Roster

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2024 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
WR 0 Le'Meke Brockington  Jr
RB 1 Darius Taylor So
RB 2 Sieh Bangura  Jr
QB 3 Drake Lindsey Fr
WR 4 Cristian Driver  So
WR 5 T. J. McWilliams  Fr
QB 6 Max Shikenjanski  Fr
WR 7 Tyler Williams  Fr
RB 8 Jaren Mangham  GS
WR 9 Daniel Jackson GS
WR 11 Elijah Spencer Sr
WR 12 Jalen Smith Fr
WR 13 Kristen Hoskins  So
QB 14 Dylan Wittke  Fr
WR 15 Kenric Lanier II  Fr
QB 16 Max Brosmer GS
WR 17 Cade Conzemius  So
WR 18 Donielle Hayes  Fr
TE 19 Pierce Walsh  Fr
QB 21 Jeremiah Finaly Fr
RB 22 Jaydon Wright Fr
RB 24 Marcus Major  GS
RB 25 Cortez LeGrant  Fr
RB 26 Fame Ijeboi Fr
RB 27 Jordan Nubin  Jr
RB 33 Kaeden Johnson Fr
RB 40 Zander Rockow  Fr
OL 50 Nathan Roy Fr
OL 52 Spencer Alvarez  So
OL 55 Jerome Williams  Fr
OL 56 Brett Carroll Fr
OL 58 Jackson Hunter  Jr
OL 59 Tony Nelson  So
OL 60 Phillip Daniels  Fr
OL 65 Greg Johnson So
OL 69 Aireontae Ersery  Sr
OL 70 Aluma Nkele  Jr
OL 71 Martes Lewis  Sr
OL 75 Tyler Cooper  GS
OL 76 Reese Tripp  Fr
OL 77 Quinn Carroll GS
OL 78 Ashton Beers  So
WR 80 Quentin Redding  Jr
TE 82 Julian Johnson Fr
TE 83 Sam Peters  Fr
TE 84 Jack DiSano  So
TE 85 Frank Bierman  Sr
TE 86 Jameson Geers  Jr
TE 87 Nick Kallerup  GS
TE 88 Jacob Simpson Fr
TE 89 Nathan Jones  So
 Defense
Pos.#NameClass
DL 0 Anthony Smith  So
DL 1 Jaxon Howard  Fr
DB 2 Ethan Robinson Sr
DB 3 Koi Perich Fr
DB 4 Za'Quan Bryan  Fr
DB 5 Justin Walley Sr
LB 6 Maverick Baranowski  So
DB 7 Aidan Gousby  So
DL 8 Darnell Jefferies  GS
LB 9 Devon Williams  Jr
DL 11 Karter Menz  Fr
DB 12 Darius Green  Jr
DB 13 Mike Gerald Fr
DB 14 Kerry Brown  Fr
DB 15 Samuel Madu Fr
DB 16 Coleman Bryson  So
DL 17 Jah Joyner  Sr
DB 18 Rhyland Kelly  So
LB 19 Joey Gerlach  So
DB 20 Jack Henderson GS
DB 21 Craig McDonald  Sr
DB 22 Evan Redding  So
DB 23 Garrison Monroe  Fr
DB 24 Jai'Onte' McMillan  Sr
DB 25 Zahir Rainer Fr
DB 26 Obe Eyafe Fr
DB 27 Simon Seidl Fr
DB 28 Chris Flowers Fr
DB 29 Ethan Carrier  Fr
LB 30 Drew Wilson  Fr
DB 31 Jordan Greenhow  Jr
LB 32 Alex Elliott  Fr
DB 33 Harrison Brun Fr
LB 34 Jack Tinnen  So
LB 35 Derik LeCaptain  GS
DB 36 Jackson Powers  Fr
DL 42 Jack Hawkinson  Jr
LB 43 Eli Mau  Jr
LB 44 Tyler Stolsky  So
LB 45 Cody Lindenberg  Sr
LB 46 Lucas Finnessy  Sr
DL 47 Hayden Schwartz  So
LB 48 Mason Carrier Fr
LB 49 Matt Kingsbury  Fr
DL 52 Luther McCoy  Jr
DL 55 Jaylin Hicks Fr
DL 87 Martin Owusu  Fr
DL 89 Nate Becker  Jr
DL 91 Deven Eastern  Jr
DL 92 Danny Striggow GS
DL 93 Riley Sunram Fr
DL 94 Mo Saine Fr
DL 95 Sam Macy Fr
DL 96 Logan Richter  GS
DL 97 Jalen Logan-Redding  Sr
DL 98 Adam Kissayi Fr
DL 99 Theorin Randle  Fr
 Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
K 30 Sam Henson GS
LS 38 Ryan Algrim  Fr
LS 80 Alan Soukup Fr
P 95 Caleb McGrath  Fr
P 96 Mark Crawford GS
K 98 David Kemp  Jr
K 99 Dragan Kesich GS
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
  • Greg Harbaugh Jr. (co-offensive coordinator / quarterbacks)
  • Matt Simon (co-offensive coordinator / wide receivers)
  • Corey Hetherman (defensive coordinator / linebackers)
  • Nick Monroe (co-defensive coordinator / cornerbacks)
  • Bob Ligashesky (special teams coordinator)
  • Danny Collins (safeties / pass game coordinator)
  • Brian Callahan (run game coordinator / offensive line)
  • Winston DeLattiboudere (defensive line)
  • Nic McKissic-Luke (running backs)
  • Eric Koehler (tight ends)
  • Gerrit Chernoff (general manager)
  • Dan Nichol (head strength & conditioning)
  • Norries Wilson (director of player development)
  • Mariano Sori-Marin (nickelbacks / assistant linebackers)
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt Redshirt

Roster
Last update: June 20, 2024

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Notes

  1. [a]
    He enrolled at Minnesota, but entered the transfer portal prior to 2024 season and committed to Old Dominion.[2][3]
  2. [b]
    Varner enrolled at Minnesota, but re-entered the transfer portal prior to the 2024 season.[19][20]
  3. [c]
    Kissayi enrolled early at Clemson and transferred to Minnesota prior to the 2024 season.[25]
  4. [d]
    He medically retired after redshirting in the 2022 season, his freshman year, and was not a member of the 2023 roster.[53]
  5. [e]
    He does not appear in the official roster anymore.[61]

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