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The 2025 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team represented the University of Minnesota in the Big Ten Conference during the 2025 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Golden Gophers were led by P. J. Fleck in his ninth year as head coach. They played their home games at the Huntington Bank Stadium located in Minneapolis.

ConferenceBig Ten Conference
Record8–5 (5–4 Big Ten)
Headcoach
OffensivecoordinatorGreg Harbaugh Jr. (3rd season)
Quick facts Minnesota Golden Gophers football, Rate Bowl champion ...
2025 Minnesota Golden Gophers football
Rate Bowl champion
Rate Bowl, W 20–17 OT vs. New Mexico
ConferenceBig Ten Conference
Record8–5 (5–4 Big Ten)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorGreg Harbaugh Jr. (3rd season)
Co-offensive coordinatorMatt Simon (6th season)
Offensive schemeMultiple
Defensive coordinatorDanny Collins (1st season)
Co-defensive coordinatorNick Monroe (3rd season)
Base defense4–3
Home stadiumHuntington Bank Stadium
Seasons
← 2024
2026 →
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More information Conf., Overall ...
2025 Big Ten Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
No. 1 Indiana y$#^ 9–0  16–0 
No. 5 Ohio State y^ 9–0  12–2 
No. 4 Oregon ^ 8–1  13–2 
No. 21 Michigan 7–2  9–4 
No. 20 USC 7–2  9–4 
No. 17 Iowa 6–3  9–4 
Illinois 5–4  9–4 
Washington 5–4  9–4 
Minnesota 5–4  8–5 
Nebraska 4–5  7–6 
Northwestern 4–5  7–6 
Penn State 3–6  7–6 
UCLA 3–6  3–9 
Rutgers 2–7  5–7 
Wisconsin 2–7  4–8 
Maryland 1–8  4–8 
Michigan State 1–8  4–8 
Purdue 0–9  2–10 
Championship: Indiana 13, Ohio State 10
  • # – College Football Playoff champion
  • ^ – College Football Playoff participant
  • $ – Conference champion
  • y – Championship game participant
As of October 20, 2026
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

2025 recruiting class

See also: 2025 college football recruiting class, American football positions, Glossary of American football, and Recruiting (college athletics)
More information Name, Hometown ...
College recruiting
Name Hometown School Height Weight Commit date
Emmanuel Karmo
EDGE		 Minneapolis, Minnesota Robbinsdale Cooper High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Apr 12, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   (81)
Bradley Martino
WR		 Naples, Florida First Baptist Academy 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 165 lb (75 kg) Jun 9, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (79)
Kaveon Lee
OT		 Plainfield, Illinois Plainfield Central High School 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 275 lb (125 kg) Nov 30, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 2/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (78)
Jackson Kollock
QB		 Laguna Beach, California Laguna Beach High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Mar 28, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (78)
Enoch Atewogbola
EDGE		 Avon, Indiana Avon High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Apr 27, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (78)
Jayquan Stubbs
DL		 Cleveland Heights, Ohio Cleveland Heights High School 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 265 lb (120 kg) Jun 16, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (76)
Naiim Parrish
CB		 Freehold, New Jersey Bergen Catholic High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Jun 9, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (76)
Trey Berry
RB		 Montgomery, Alabama Sidney Lanier High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Dec 4, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (76)
Zachry Harden
CB		 Covington, Georgia Newton High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Mar 23, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (76)
Ethan Stendel
LB		 Caledonia, Minnesota Caledonia High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Jun 5, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (76)
Xavier Ford
RB		 Leesville, Louisiana Leesville High School 5 ft 9.5 in (1.77 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Jan 19, 2025 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 2/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (76)
Daniel Shipp
OT		 Eastvale, California Centennial High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 270 lb (120 kg) Jun 16, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (76)
Nick Spence
IOL		 Peoria, Arizona Liberty High School 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 280 lb (130 kg) Jun 9, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (75)
Legend Lyons
WR		 Covina, California Charter Oak High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Jun 16, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (75)
Abu Tarawallie
DL		 Maple Grove, Minnesota Heritage Christian Academy 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 275 lb (125 kg) Jun 7, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (75)
Mark Handy
IOL		 Albuquerque, New Mexico La Cueva High School 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 320 lb (150 kg) Jun 16, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (74)
Nathan Cleveland
LB		 River Grove, Illinois Hoffman Estates High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Jun 9, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (74)
Grant Washington
RB		 Cleveland, Ohio Saint Ignatius High School 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Jun 6, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 2/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (73)
Colin Hansen
DL		 Byron, Minnesota Byron High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 230 lb (100 kg) Jun 5, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (73)
Daniel Jackson
K		 Alexandria, Minnesota Alexandria Area High School 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 160 lb (73 kg) May 11, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 2/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (72)
Luke Ryerse
P		 Woodbury, Minnesota East Ridge High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Jul 27, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 2/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (72)
Rhett Hlavacka
EDGE		 Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Fond du Lac High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 250 lb (110 kg) Jun 6, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (72)
Overall recruit ranking:    Rivals: 56    247Sports: 41
  • 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 February 20, 2025.
  • "ESPN commits". ESPN. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
  • "2025 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
  • "247Sports commits". 247Sports. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
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Incoming transfers

More information Name, No. ...
2025 Minnesota Golden Gophers incoming transfers
Name No. Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Prev. school Ref.
Zach Pyron #9 QB 6'2 220 Redshirt Junior Pinson, AL Georgia Tech [1]
Drew Biber #87 TE 6'4 245 Redshirt Senior Cedarburg, WI Purdue [2]
Jaylen Bowden #5 CB 6'1 170 Junior Charlotte, NC North Carolina Central [3]
A. J. Turner #2 RB 6'0 190 Redshirt Junior Hampton, VA Marshall [4]
Cam Davis #23 RB 6'0 210 Graduate student Upland, CA Washington [5]
Javon Tracy #11 WR 6'0 195 Redshirt Junior Indianapolis, IN Miami (OH) [6]
Steven Curtis #8 EDGE 6'5 250 Junior Palm Beach, FL Illinois State [7]
Rushawn Lawrence #16 DL 6'2 270 Sixth Year Philadelphia, PA Stony Brook [8]
Brady Denaburg #92 K 5'11 195 Senior Merritt Island, FL Syracuse [9]
Marcellus Marshall #74 IOL 6'6 330 Sixth Year Morgantown, WV UCF [10]
Kahlee Tafai #71 OT 6'5 330 Redshirt Sophomore Inglewood, CA Washington [11]
Dylan Ray #73 IOL 6'6 315 Fifth Year Noblesville, IN Kentucky [12]
Logan Loya #13 WR 5'11 190 Sixth Year Garden Grove, CA UCLA [13]
Malachi Coleman #16 WR 6'5 195 Redshirt Sophomore Lincoln, NE Nebraska [14]
Jeff Roberson #20 LB 6'2 230 Sixth Year Choctaw, OK Oklahoma State [15]
Emmett Morehead #9 QB 6’6 230 Fifth Year Woodside, CA Old Dominion [16]
John Nestor #17 CB 6’1 195 Junior Chicago, IL Iowa [17]
Mo Omonode #50 DL 6’0 290 Senior West Lafayette, IN Purdue [18]
Tom Weston #42 P 6’3 210 Redshirt Sophomore Perth, Western Australia Ouachita Baptist [19]
Johann Cardenas #34 RB 6’0 230 Redshirt Freshman Katy, TX Vanderbilt [20]
Brody Richter #25 P 6’3 205 Redshirt Junior Scottsdale, AZ UCLA [21]
Jaden Ball #58 IOL 6’5 300 Redshirt Freshman Carroll, OH Purdue [22]
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Sources:[23][24]

Departures

2025 NFL draft

Main article: 2025 NFL draft
More information Name, Pos. ...
Name Pos. Round Pick Team
Aireontae Ersery OT 2 48 Houston Texans
Justin Walley CB 3 80 Indianapolis Colts
Cody Lindenberg LB 7 222 Las Vegas Raiders
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Outgoing transfers

More information Name, No. ...
2025 Minnesota Golden Gophers outgoing transfers
Name No. Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown New school Ref.
Craig McDonald #21 S 6'2 215 Redshirt Senior Minneapolis, MN Utah State [25][26]
Jordan Greenhow #31 DB 5'10 195 Redshirt Junior Glen Allen, VA Valparaiso [27][28]
Luther McCoy #52 DL 6'4 305 Redshirt Junior St. Johns, FL Hawaii [29][30]
Hayden Schwartz #47 DL 6'4 250 Redshirt Sophomore Jacksonville, FL Montana [31]
Sieh Bangura #2 RB 6'0 210 Redshirt Junior Washington, D.C. Ohio [32][33]
Ryan Algrim #38 LS 6'2 230 Redshirt Freshman Elburn, IL Southern Illinois [34][35]
Jack Hawkinson #42 DL 6'3 255 Redshirt Junior Frankfort, IL Minnesota State [36]
Zander Rockow #40 RB 6'1 225 Redshirt Freshman Eau Claire, WI St. Thomas (MN) [37][38]
Jordan Nubin #27 RB 5'10 215 Redshirt Junior St. Charles, IL Kent State [39][40]
Tyler Stolsky #44 LB 6'3 230 Redshirt Sophomore Portage, MI Florida Atlantic [41][40]
Phillip Daniels #60 OT 6'5 315 Redshirt Freshman Cincinnati, OH Ohio State [42][43]
Kristen Hoskins #13 WR 5'9 175 Redshirt Sophomore Alexandria, MN North Dakota [44][45]
T. J. McWilliams #5 WR 6'0 190 Redshirt Freshman Indianapolis, IN Louisville [46][47]
Jackson Powers #36 DB 5'11 195 Redshirt Freshman Maple Grove, MN South Dakota State [48][49]
Martin Owusu #87 DL 6'2 300 Redshirt Freshman Prior Lake, MN Fresno State [50][51]
Coleman Bryson #16 S 6'2 215 Redshirt Sophomore Waynesville, NC North Carolina [50][52]
Martes Lewis #71 IOL 6'7 335 Redshirt Senior Merrillville, IN Northwestern [53][54]
Nathan Jones #89 TE 6'5 255 Redshirt Sophomore Brock, TX Abilene Christian [55][56]
David Amaliri #41 LB 6'4 210 Redshirt Freshman Winnipeg, MB Lindenwood [57]
Oberhiri Eyafe #26 DB 6'2 200 Redshirt Freshman Andover, MN San Diego State [57]
Chris Flowers #28 DB 5'11 170 Freshman Waukesha, WI Bucknell [57]
Zach Pyron #9 QB 6'3 222 Redshirt Junior Pinson, AL South Alabama [58][59]
Jaydon Wright #22 QB 5'11 225 Freshman Kankakee, IL Louisiana–Monroe [60]
Jeremiah Finaly #21 QB 6'0 185 Redshirt Freshman Los Alamitos, CA TBA [61]
Kaeden Johnson #33 RB 5'8 175 Freshman Waseca, MN Iowa Western [62]
Cortez LeGrant #25 RB 5'11 185 Redshirt Freshman Sun Prairie, WI North Dakota State [63][64]
Alex Elliott #32 LB 6'2 220 Redshirt Freshman Hutchinson, MN North Dakota State [65][66]
Tyler Williams #7 WR 6'3 210 Redshirt Freshman Waverly, FL South Florida [67][68]
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Note: The year (class) is the one they will have with their new team.

Source:[23][24]

Team departures

More information Name, No. ...
2025 Minnesota Golden Gophers departures
Name No. Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Reason
Ethan Robinson #2 DB 6'0 190 Senior Montgomery, NY Graduated
Justin Walley #5 DB 5'11 195 Senior D'Iberville, MS Graduated
Darnell Jefferies #8 DL 6'3 285 Redshirt Graduate student Covington, GA Graduated
Jaren Mangham #8 RB 6'2 235 Sixth Year Detroit, MI Graduated
Daniel Jackson #9 WR 6'0 195 Fifth Year Kansas City, KS Graduated
Elijah Spencer #11 WR 6'2 200 Senior Irmo, SC Graduated
Max Brosmer #16 QB 6'2 225 Graduate student Roswell, GA Graduated
Cade Conzemius #17 WR 5'10 180 Redshirt Sophomore Minnetonka, MN Stepped down[69]
Jah Joyner #17 DL 6'5 265 Redshirt Senior Danbury, CT Graduated
Jack Henderson #20 DB 6'2 215 Fifth Year Mandeville, LA Graduated
Marcus Major #24 RB 6'0 220 Redshirt Graduate student Oklahoma City, OK Graduated
Jake Tinnen #34 LB 6'3 225 Redshirt Sophomore Brookfield, WI Not rostered[a]
Eli Mau #43 LB 6'2 235 Redshirt Junior Victoria, MN Not rostered[a]
Cody Lindenberg #45 LB 6'3 240 Redshirt Senior Anoka, MN Graduated
Jackson Hunter #58 OL 6'6 310 Redshirt Junior Oconomowoc, WI Graduated
Aireontae Ersery #69 OL 6'6 330 Redshirt Senior Kansas City, MO Graduated
Tyler Cooper #75 OL 6'6 310 Sixth Year Saint Croix Falls, WI Graduated
Quinn Carroll #77 OL 6'7 315 Graduate student Edina, MN Graduated
Nick Kallerup #87 TE 6'5 270 Sixth Year Wayzata, MN Graduated
Danny Striggow #92 DL 6'5 255 Fifth Year Long Lake, MN Graduated
Mark Crawford #96 P 6'4 230 Fifth Year Perth, Western Australia Graduated
Logan Richter #96 DL 6'4 320 Sixth Year Perham, MN Graduated
Dragan Kesich #99 K 6'5 235 Fifth Year Oak Creek, WI Graduated
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Schedule

More information Date, Time ...
DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 287:00 p.m.Buffalo*
FS1W 23–1047,774
September 611:00 a.m.Northwestern State*
  • Huntington Bank Stadium
  • Minneapolis, MN
BTNW 66–042,447
September 139:30 p.m.at California*
ESPNL 14–2738,556
September 2711:00 a.m.Rutgers
  • Huntington Bank Stadium
  • Minneapolis, MN
BTNW 31–2846,234
October 46:30 p.m.at No. 1 Ohio State
NBCL 3–42105,114
October 116:30 p.m.Purduedagger
  • Huntington Bank Stadium
  • Minneapolis, MN
BTNW 27–2049,254
October 177:00 p.m.No. 25 Nebraska
  • Huntington Bank Stadium
  • Minneapolis, MN (rivalry)
FOXW 24–648,549
October 252:30 p.m.at Iowa
CBSL 3–4169,250
November 12:30 p.m.Michigan State
  • Huntington Bank Stadium
  • Minneapolis, MN
BTNW 23–20 OT45,339
November 148:00 p.m.at No. 8 Oregon
FOXL 13–4258,830
November 2211:00 a.m.at Northwestern
BTNL 35–3815,323
November 292:30 p.m.Wisconsin
FS1W 17–746,038
December 263:30 p.m.vs. New Mexico*
ESPNW 20–17 OT27,439
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Game summaries

vs Buffalo

See also: 2025 Buffalo Bulls football team
Buffalo Bulls (0–0) at Minnesota Golden Gophers (0–0) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Bulls 0 3 7010
Golden Gophers 0 10 31023
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at Huntington Bank Stadium • Minneapolis, MN

  • Date: August 28
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather:  
  • Game attendance: 47,774
  • Referee: Ron Snodgrass
  • TV announcers (FS1): Tim Brando (play-by-play), Devin Gardner (analyst), and Josh Sims (sideline)
More information Game information ...
Game information
First quarter
  • No scoring plays.
Second quarter
  • MINN – Jameson Geers 9-yard pass from Drake Lindsey (Brady Denaburg kick), 13:53. Golden Gophers 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 4:22.
  • BUFF – Jack Howes 36-yard field goal, 7:56. Golden Gophers 7–3. Drive: 4 plays, 5 yards, 1:52.
  • MINN – Brady Denaburg 38-yard field goal, 0:02. Golden Gophers 10–3. Drive: 11 plays, 50 yards, 1:15.
Third quarter
  • MINN – Brady Denaburg 29-yard field goal, 11:39. Golden Gophers 13–3. Drive: 8 plays, 59 yards, 3:18.
  • BUFF – Victor Snow 40-yard pass from Ta'Quan Roberson (Jack Howes kick), 6:48. Golden Gophers 13–10. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:51.
Fourth quarter
  • MINN – Brady Denaburg 25-yard field goal, 11:31. Golden Gophers 16–10. Drive: 11 plays, 46 yards, 5:45.
  • MINN – Jalen Smith 60-yard pass from Drake Lindsey (Brady Denaburg kick), 10:52. Golden Gophers 23–10. Drive: 1 play, 60 yards, 0:09.
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More information Statistics, BUFF ...
StatisticsBUFFMINN
First downs827
Plays–yards64–15179–443
Rushes–yards24–4444–153
Passing yards107290
Passing: comp–att–int12–20–019–35–1
Turnovers11
Time of possession21:3238:28
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Buffalo Passing Ta'Quan Roberson 12/20, 107 yards, TD
Rushing Al-Jay Henderson 11 carries, 25 yards
Receiving Victor Snow 5 receptions, 67 yards, TD
Minnesota Passing Drake Lindsey 19/35, 290 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing Darius Taylor 30 carries, 141 yards
Receiving Jalen Smith 2 receptions, 76 yards, TD
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vs Northwestern State (FCS)

See also: 2025 Northwestern State Demons football team
Northwestern State Demons (FCS) (1–0) at Minnesota Golden Gophers (1–0) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Demons (FCS) 0 0 000
Golden Gophers 35 24 7066
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at Huntington Bank Stadium • Minneapolis, MN

  • Date: September 6
  • Game time: 11:00 a.m. CDT
  • Game weather:  
  • Game attendance: 42,447
  • Referee: Gregory Blum
  • TV announcers (BTN): Jason Ross Jr. (play-by-play), Tanner Morgan (analyst), and Emma Carpenter (sideline)
More information Game information ...
Game information
First quarter
  • MINN – John Nestor 29-yard interception return (Brady Denaburg kick), 14:54. Golden Gophers 7–0.
  • MINN – A.J. Turner 1-yard run (Brady Denaburg kick), 9:33. Golden Gophers 14–0. Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 3:40.
  • MINN – Le'Meke Brockington 7-yard run (Brady Denaburg kick), 5:32. Golden Gophers 21–0. Drive: 7 plays, 44 yards, 3:00.
  • MINN – Drake Lindsey 1-yard run (Brady Denaburg kick), 1:07. Golden Gophers 28–0. Drive: 4 plays, 41 yards, 2:05.
  • MINN – Matt Kingsbury 25-yard fumble return (Brady Denaburg kick), 0:27. Golden Gophers 35–0.
Second quarter
  • MINN – Javon Tracy 45-yard pass from Drake Lindsey (Brady Denaburg kick), 12:20. Golden Gophers 42–0. Drive: 4 plays, 67 yards, 1:45.
  • MINN – Cam Davis 7-yard run (Brady Denaburg kick), 10:43. Golden Gophers 49–0. Drive: 4 plays, 31 yards, 1:24.
  • MINN – Fame Ijeboi 22-yard pass from Max Shikenjanski (Daniel Jackson kick), 5:40. Golden Gophers 56–0. Drive: 5 plays, 48 yards, 2:48.
  • MINN – Brady Denaburg 27-yard field goal, 2:38. Golden Gophers 59–0. Drive: 4 plays, -3 yards, 2:03.
Third quarter
  • MINN – Max Shikenjanski 8-yard run (Daniel Jackson kick), 11:47. Golden Gophers 66–0. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 3:13.
Fourth quarter
  • No scoring plays.
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More information Statistics, NSWT ...
StatisticsNSWTMINN
First downs225
Plays–yards37–4263–484
Rushes–yards22–1946–258
Passing yards23226
Passing: comp–att–int9–15–213–17–1
Turnovers41
Time of possession20:3233:13
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Northwestern State Passing Eli Anderson 3/4, 13 yards
Rushing Jeremiah James 3 carries, 8 yards
Receiving Myion Hicks 2 receptions, 10 yards
Minnesota Passing Drake Lindsey 8/9, 139 yards, TD
Rushing Grant Washington 20 carries, 126 yards
Receiving Kenric Lanier II 2 receptions, 59 yards
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at California

See also: 2025 California Golden Bears football team
Minnesota Golden Gophers (2–0) at California Golden Bears (2–0) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Golden Gophers 0 7 7014
Golden Bears 7 3 71027
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at California Memorial Stadium • Berkeley, CA

  • Date: September 13
  • Game time: 9:30 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Temperature: 62 °F (17 °C) • Wind: SW at 14 miles per hour (23 km/h) • Weather: Clear
  • Game attendance: 38,556
  • Referee: Nate Black
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Dave Flemming (play-by-play), Brock Osweiler (analyst), and Stormy Buonantony (sideline)
  • Box Score
More information Game information ...
Game information
First quarter
  • (2:54) CAL – Jacob De Jesus 3-yard pass from Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, Chase Meyer kick (Drive: 7 plays, 62 yards, 2:22; California 7–0.)
Second quarter
  • (0:43) MIN – Cam Davis 1-yard run, Brady Denaburg kick (Drive: 16 plays, 69 yards, 6:34; California 7–7)
  • (0:00) CAL – Abram Murray 45-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 48 yards, 0:43; California 10–7)
Third quarter
  • (4:36) MIN – Jameson Geers 3-yard pass from Drake Lindsey, Brady Denaburg kick (Drive: 9 plays, 64 yards, 5:52; Minnesota 14–10)
  • (0:20) CAL – Mason Mini 9-yard pass from Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, Chase Meyer kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:16; California 17–14)
Fourth quarter
  • (6:55) CAL – Jordan King 2-yard pass from Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, Chase Meyer kick (Drive: 3 plays, 8 yards, 1:07; California 24–14)
  • (1:10) CAL - Chase Meyer 38-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 32 yards, 4:30; California 27–14)
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More information Statistics, MINN ...
StatisticsMINNCAL
First downs1919
Plays–yards69–33569–340
Rushes–yards37–13024–61
Passing yards205279
Passing: comp–att–int19–32–124–39–0
Turnovers20
Time of possession33:5623:04
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Minnesota Passing Drake Lindsey 19/32, 205 yards, TD, INT
Rushing Fame Ijeboi 16 carries, 85 yards
Receiving Le'Meke Brockington 8 receptions, 106 yards
California Passing Jaron-Keawe
Sagapolutele		 24/38, 279 yards, 3 TD
Rushing Kendrick Raphael 13 carries, 47 yards
Receiving Trond Grizzell 4 receptions, 60 yards
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vs Rutgers

See also: 2025 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team
Rutgers Scarlet Knights (3–1) at Minnesota Golden Gophers (2–1) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Scarlet Knights 7 14 0728
Golden Gophers 0 14 10731
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at Huntington Bank Stadium • Minneapolis, MN

  • Date: September 27
  • Game time: 11:00 a.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 66 °F (19 °C) • Wind: N 11 mph
  • Game attendance: 46,234
  • Referee: Jeff Servinski
  • TV announcers (BTN): Guy Haberman (play-by-play), Yogi Roth (analyst), and Rhett Lewis (sideline)
More information Game information ...
Game information
First quarter
  • (3:16) RUTG – DT Sheffield 4-yard pass from Athan Kaliakmanis, Jai Patel kick (Drive: 8 plays, 62 yards, 4:14; Rutgers 7–0)
Second quarter
  • (10:43) RUTG – KJ Duff 14-yard pass from Athan Kaliakmanis, Jai Patel kick (Drive: 12 plays, 68 yards, 4:41; Rutgers 14–0)
  • (8:52) MINN – Fame Ijeboi 2-yard run, Brady Denaburg kick (Drive: 3 plays, 81 yards, 1:44; Rutgers 14–7)
  • (7:58) MINN – Lemeke Brockington 8-yard pass from Drake Lindsey, Brady Denaburg kick (Drive: 1 play, 8 yards, 0:07; Tied 14–14)
  • (0:18) RUTG – Athan Kaliakmanis 2-yard run, Jai Patel kick (Drive: 7 plays, 63 yards, 0:48; Rutgers 21–14)
Third quarter
  • (9:18) MINN – Jalen Smith 9-yard pass from Drake Lindsey, Brady Denaburg kick (Drive: 13 plays, 85 yards, 5:39; Rutgers 21–21)
  • (0:11) MINN – Brady Denaburg 26-yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 6:59; Minnesota 24–21)
Fourth quarter
  • (11:28) RUTG – Athan Kaliakmanis 4-yard run, Jai Patel kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:43; Rutgers 28–24)
  • (3:19) MINN – Javon Tracy 4-yard pass from Drake Lindsey, Brady Denaburg kick (Drive: 7 plays, 72 yards, 3:05; Minnesota 31–28)
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More information Statistics, RUTG ...
StatisticsRUTGMINN
First downs2920
Plays–yards76–38759–359
Rushes–yards42–13818–35
Passing yards249324
Passing: comp–att–int21–34–131–41–0
Turnovers10
Time of possession31:0528:55
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Rutgers Passing Athan Kaliakmanis 21/34, 249 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing Antwan Raymond 26 carries, 161 yards, 2 TD
Receiving KJ Duff 6 receptions, 84 yards, TD
Minnesota Passing Drake Lindsey 31/41, 324 yards, 3 TD
Rushing Fame Ijeboi 12 carries, 37 yards, TD
Receiving Jalen Smith 4 receptions, 103 yards, TD
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at No. 1 Ohio State

See also: 2025 Ohio State Buckeyes football team
Minnesota Golden Gophers (3–1) at No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes (4–0) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Golden Gophers 3 0 003
No. 1 Buckeyes 7 14 71442
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at Ohio Stadium • Columbus, OH

  • Date: October 4
  • Game time: 6:30 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Clear • Temperature: 77 °F (25 °C) • Wind: S at 4 miles per hour (6.4 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 105,114
  • Referee: Mark Kluczynski
  • TV announcers (NBC): Noah Eagle (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (analyst), and Kathryn Tappen (sideline)
More information Game information ...
Game information
First quarter
  • (8:05) MINN – Brady Denaburg 27-yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 66 yards, 6:55; Minnesota 3–0)
  • (0:00) OSU – CJ Donaldson 1-yard run, Jayden Fielding kick (Drive: 7 plays, 91 yards, 3:41; Ohio State 7–3)
Second quarter
  • (11:01) OSU – Jeremiah Smith 6-yard pass from Julian Sayin, Jayden Fielding kick (Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 2:56; Ohio State 14–3)
  • (8:04) OSU – Carnell Tate 44-yard pass from Julian Sayin, Jayden Fielding kick (Drive: 1 play, 44 yards, 0:08; Ohio State 21–3)
Third quarter
  • (5:45) OSU – Bo Jackson 5-yard run, Jayden Fielding kick (Drive: 3 plays, 20 yards, 1:46; Ohio State 28–3)
Fourth quarter
  • (14:55) OSU – Jeremiah Smith 9-yard pass from Julian Sayin, Jayden Fielding kick (Drive: 9 plays, 72 yards, 4:14; Ohio State 35–3)
  • (3:49) OSU – Lincoln Kienholz 1-yard run, Jayden Fielding kick (Drive: 9 plays, 77 yards, 5:37; Ohio State 42–3)
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More information Statistics, MINN ...
StatisticsMINNOSU
First downs1121
Plays–yards51–16258–474
Rushes–yards25–6830–133
Passing yards94341
Passing: comp–att–int15–26–024–28–0
Turnovers00
Time of possession28:0831:52
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Minnesota Passing Drake Lindsey 15/26, 94 yards
Rushing Fame Ijeboi 13 carries, 52 yards
Receiving Jameson Geers 1 reception, 25 yards
Ohio State Passing Julian Sayin 23/27, 326 yards, 3 TD
Rushing Bo Jackson 13 carries, 63 yards, TD
Receiving Carnell Tate 9 receptions, 183 yards, TD
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vs Purdue

See also: 2025 Purdue Boilermakers football team
Purdue Boilermakers (2–3) at Minnesota Golden Gophers (3–2) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Boilermakers 7 10 3020
Golden Gophers 0 13 01427
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at Huntington Bank Stadium • Minneapolis, MN

  • Date: October 11
  • Game time: 6:30 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 64 °F (18 °C)
  • Game attendance: 49,254
  • Referee: Ron Snodgrass
  • TV announcers (BTN): Chris Vosters (play-by-play), Anthony Herron (analyst) and Dannie Rogers (sideline)
More information Game information ...
Game information
First quarter
  • (12:12) PUR – Malachi Singleton 40-yard run, Spencer Porath kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:48; Purdue 7-0)
Second quarter
  • (11:09) PUR – Spencer Porath 33-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 33 yards, 2:39; Purdue 10-0)
  • (9:46) MINN – Le'Meke Brockington 24-yard pass from Drake Lindsey, Brady Denaburg kick (Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:23; Purdue 10-7)
  • (8:44) MINN – Brady Denaburg 46-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 1 yards, 0:55; Purdue 10-10)
  • (1:52) PUR – Ryan Browne 12-yard run, Spencer Porath kick (Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 6:52; Purdue 17-10)
  • (0:00) MINN – Brady Denaburg 29-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 1:23; Purdue 17-13)
Third quarter
  • (8:20) PUR – Spencer Porath 20-yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 64 yards, 1:52; Purdue 20-13)
Fourth quarter
  • (7:47) MINN – Jameson Geers 4-yard pass from Drake Lindsey, Brady Denaburg kick (Drive: 14 plays, 70 yards, 6:29; 20-20)
  • (7:40) MINN – Koi Perich 27-yard interception return, Brady Denaburg kick (Drive: 1 play, 0 yards, 0:07; Minnesota 27-20)
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More information Statistics, PUR ...
StatisticsPURMINN
First downs2517
Plays–yards82–45663–262
Rushes–yards40–25318–30
Passing yards203232
Passing: comp–att–int21–42–321–45–1
Turnovers41
Time of possession34:3025:30
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Purdue Passing Ryan Browne 21/40, 203 yards, 2 INT
Rushing Devin Mockobee 21 carries, 98 yards
Receiving Nitro Tuggle 3 receptions, 58 yards
Minnesota Passing Drake Lindsey 21/45, 232 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing Darius Taylor 14 carries, 32 yards
Receiving Darius Taylor 6 receptions, 67 yards
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vs No. 25 Nebraska (rivalry)

See also: 2025 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team and Minnesota–Nebraska football rivalry
No. 25 Nebraska Cornhuskers (5–1) at Minnesota Golden Gophers (4–2) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 25 Cornhuskers 3 3 006
Golden Gophers 0 7 71024
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at Huntington Bank Stadium • Minneapolis, MN

  • Date: October 17
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Clear, 63 degrees, Wind W @ 6 mph
  • Game attendance: 48,549
  • Referee: Bryan Banks
  • TV announcers (FOX): Tim Brando (play-by-play), Devin Gardner (analyst), and Josh Sims (sideline reporter)
  • Sources: huskers.com[73]
More information Game information ...
Game information
First Quarter
  • (0:00) NEB – Kyle Cunanan 33-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 70 yards, 6:42, Nebraska 3-0)
Second Quarter
  • (13:20) MIN - Drake Lindsey 1-yard run, Brady Denaburg kick (Drive: 4 plays, 90 yards, 1:34, Minnesota 7-3)
  • (4:25) NEB - Kyle Cunanan 30-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 69 yards, 5:28, Minnesota 7-6)
Third Quarter
  • (2:36) MIN - Lemeke Brockington 20-yard pass from Drake Lindsey, Brady Denaburg kick (Drive: 14 plays, 98 yards, 8:43, Minnesota 14-6)
Fourth Quarter
  • (12:32) MIN - Darius Taylor 1-yard run, Brady Denaburg kick (Drive: 4 plays, 40 yards, 1:36, Minnesota 21-6)
  • (5:14) MIN - Brady Denaburg 30-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 62 yards, 4:23, Minnesota 24-6)
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More information Statistics, NEB ...
StatisticsNEBMINN
First downs1318
Plays–yards54–21355–339
Rushes–yards29–3635–186
Passing yards177153
Passing: Comp–Att–Int17-25-016-20-0
Turnovers00
Time of possession28:0131:59
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
NebraskaPassingDylan Raiola17-25, 177 yards
RushingEmmett Johnson14 carries, 63 yards
ReceivingLuke Lindenmeyer4 receptions, 52 yards
MinnesotaPassingDrake Lindsey16-20, 153 yards, TD
RushingDarius Taylor24 carries, 148 yards, TD
ReceivingJalen Smith3 receptions, 59 yards
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at Iowa (Floyd of Rosedale)

See also: 2025 Iowa Hawkeyes football team and Floyd of Rosedale
Minnesota Golden Gophers (5–2) at Iowa Hawkeyes (5–2) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Golden Gophers 0 0 303
Hawkeyes 17 14 3741
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at Kinnick Stadium • Iowa City, IA

  • Date: October 25
  • Game time: 2:30 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: 55 °F (13 °C), Cloudy, Wind SE 10 mph (16 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 69,250
  • Referee: Kole Knueppel
  • TV announcers (CBS): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (analyst), and Jenny Dell (sideline)
More information Game information ...
Game information
First quarter
  • IOWA – Mark Gronowski 2-yard run (Drew Stevens kick), 10:06. Hawkeyes 7–0. 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:54.
  • IOWA – Drew Stevens 34-yard field goal, 3:19. Hawkeyes 10–0. 10 plays, 46 yards, 5:04.
  • IOWA – Zach Lutmer 34-yard interception return (Drew Stevens kick), 2:57. Hawkeyes 17–0. 1 play, 0:17.
Second quarter
  • IOWA – Reece Vander Zee 29-yard pass from Mark Gronowski (Drew Stevens kick), 13:33. Hawkeyes 24–0. 5 plays, 45 yards, 2:55.
  • IOWA – Kaden Wetjen 50-yard punt return (Drew Stevens kick), 11:23. Hawkeyes 31–0.
Third quarter
  • IOWA – Drew Stevens 46-yard field goal, 4:06. Hawkeyes 34–0. 6 plays, 20 yards, 3:40.
  • MINN – Brady Denaburg 34-yard field goal, 0:03. Hawkeyes 34–3. 10 plays, 59 yards, 4:03.
Fourth quarter
  • IOWA – Jeremy Hecklinski 6-yard run (Drew Stevens kick), 5:30. Hawkeyes 41–3. 5 plays, 21 yards, 2:39.
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More information Statistics, MINN ...
StatisticsMINNIOWA
First downs1013
Plays–yards53–13356–274
Rushes–yards25–2436–133
Passing yards109141
Passing: comp–att–int16–28–313–20–0
Turnovers30
Time of possession26:5033:10
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Minnesota Passing Drake Lindsey 16/28, 109 yards, 3 INT
Rushing Xavier Ford 8 carries, 25 yards
Receiving Le'Meke Brockington 6 receptions, 54 yards
Iowa Passing Mark Gronowski 12/19, 135 yards, TD
Rushing Kamari Moulton 15 carries, 75 yards
Receiving Kaden Wetjen 3 receptions, 49 yards
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vs Michigan State

See also: 2025 Michigan State Spartans football team
Michigan State Spartans (3–5) at Minnesota Golden Gophers (5–3) – Game summary
More information Quarter, OT ...
Quarter 1 2 34OTTotal
Spartans 0 0 710320
Golden Gophers 7 3 07623
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at Huntington Bank Stadium • Minneapolis, MN

  • Date: November 1
  • Game time: 2:30 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: 45 °F (7 °C), sunny, S 4 miles per hour (6.4 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 45,339
  • Referee: Tim O'Dey
  • TV announcers (BTN): Guy Haberman (play-by-play), Yogi Roth (analyst), and Rhett Lewis (sideline)
More information Game information ...
Game information
First quarter
  • (2:24) MINN – Fame Ijeboi 1-yard run, Brady Denaburg kick (Drive: 5 plays, 63 yards, 2:10; Minnesota 7-0)
Second quarter
  • (9:10) MINN – Brady Denaburg 30-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 51 yards, 4:34; Minnesota 10-0)
Third quarter
  • (14:05) MSU – Rodney Bullard Jr. 71-yard pass from Alessio Milivojevic, Martin Connington kick (Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 0:55; Minnesota 10-7)
Fourth quarter
  • (14:16) MSU – Martin Connington 34-yard field goal (Drive: 3 plays, 88 yards, 1:07; 10-10)
  • (1:52) MSU – Brandon Tullis 1-yard run, Martin Connington kick (Drive: 3 plays, 88 yards, 1:07; Michigan State 17-10)
  • (0:29) MINN – Drake Lindsey 2-yard run, Brady Denaburg kick (Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 1:23; 17-17)
Overtime
  • MSU – Martin Connington 36-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards Michigan State 20-17)
  • MINN – Drake Lindsey 3-yard run (Drive: 5 plays, 25 yards Minnesota 23-20)
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More information Statistics, MSU ...
StatisticsMSUMINN
First downs1918
Plays–yards69–46762–301
Rushes–yards41–15623–104
Passing yards311197
Passing: comp–att–int20–28–026–39–0
Turnovers00
Time of possession34:3425:26
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Michigan State Passing Alessio Milivojevic 20/28, 311 yards, TD
Rushing Elijah Tau-Tolliver 11 carries, 127 yards
Receiving Rodney Bullard Jr. 4 receptions, 102 yards, TD
Minnesota Passing Drake Lindsey 26/39, 197 yards
Rushing Fame Ijeboi 17 carries, 108 yards, TD
Receiving Javon Tracy 7 receptions, 61 yards
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at No. 8 Oregon

See also: 2025 Oregon Ducks football team
Minnesota Golden Gophers (6–3) at No. 8 Oregon Ducks (8–1) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Golden Gophers 0 6 7013
No. 8 Ducks 14 14 7742
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at Autzen Stadium • Eugene, OR

  • Date: November 14
  • Game time: 8:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather:  
  • Game attendance: 58,830
  • Referee: Francisco Villar
  • TV announcers (FOX): Jason Benetti (play-by-play), Robert Griffin III (analyst), and Alexa Landestoy (sideline)
More information Game information ...
Game information
First quarter
  • ORE – Jordon Davison 1-yard run (Atticus Sappington kick), 10:48. Ducks 7–0. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:12.
  • ORE – Jordon Davison 39-yard run (Atticus Sappington kick), 7:23. Ducks 14–0. Drive: 4 plays, 66 yards, 2:00.
Second quarter
  • MINN – Brady Denaburg 46-yard field goal, 11:39. Ducks 14–3. Drive: 7 plays, 14 yards, 3:15.
  • ORE – Noah Whittington 40-yard run (Atticus Sappington kick), 9:31. Ducks 21–3. Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 2:08.
  • MINN – Brady Denaburg 26-yard field goal, 2:25. Ducks 21–6. Drive: 13 plays, 76 yards, 7:06.
  • ORE – Kenyon Sadiq 3-yard pass from Dante Moore (Gage Hurych kick), 0:37. Ducks 28–6. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 1:48.
Third quarter
  • MINN – Javon Tracy 10-yard pass from Drake Lindsey (Brady Denaburg kick), 8:17. Ducks 28–13. Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 6:38.
  • ORE – Jeremiah McClellan 13-yard pass from Dante Moore (Atticus Sappington kick), 2:52. Ducks 35–13. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:25.
Fourth quarter
  • ORE – Jay Harris 12-yard run (Atticus Sappington kick), 11:09. Ducks 42–13. Drive: 7 plays, 70 yards, 3:06.
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More information Statistics, MINN ...
StatisticsMINNORE
First downs1327
Plays–yards57–20063–510
Rushes–yards24–6230–179
Passing yards138331
Passing: comp–att–int19–33–030–33–0
Turnovers01
Time of possession30:2429:36
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Minnesota Passing Drake Lindsey 19/32, 138 yards, TD
Rushing Darius Taylor 10 carries, 57 yards
Receiving Darius Taylor 4 receptions, 40 yards
Oregon Passing Dante Moore 27/30, 306 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Noah Whittington 8 carries, 72 yards, TD
Receiving Kenyon Sadiq 8 receptions, 96 yards, TD
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at Northwestern

See also: 2025 Northwestern Wildcats football team
Minnesota Golden Gophers (6–4) at Northwestern Wildcats (5–5) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Golden Gophers 0 21 7735
Wildcats 10 3 151038
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at Wrigley Field • Chicago, IL

  • Date: November 22
  • Game time: 11:00 a.m. CST
  • Game weather:  
  • Game attendance: 15,323
  • Referee: Jeff Servinski
  • TV announcers (BTN): Jack Kizer (play-by-play), Matt Millen (analyst) and Sydney Supple (sideline)
More information Game information ...
Game information
First quarter
  • NU – Caleb Komolafe 46-yard run (Jack Olsen kick), 12:05. Wildcats 7–0. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:55.
  • NU – Jack Olsen 34-yard field goal, 0:51. Wildcats 10–0. Drive: 15 plays, 51 yards, 8:43.
Second quarter
  • MINN – Darius Taylor 1-yard run (Brady Denaburg kick), 13:35. Wildcats 10–7. Drive: 4 plays, 5 yards, 2:02.
  • NU – Jack Olsen 35-yard field goal, 7:38. Wildcats 13–7. Drive: 10 plays, 58 yards, 5:50.
  • MINN – Javon Tracy 5-yard pass from Drake Lindsey (Brady Denaburg kick), 3:09. Golden Gophers 14–13. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 4:29.
  • MINN – Javon Tracy 24-yard pass from Drake Lindsey (Brady Denaburg kick), 0:12. Golden Gophers 21–13. Drive: 8 plays, 62 yards, 1:48.
Third quarter
  • MINN – Javon Tracy 28-yard pass from Drake Lindsey (Brady Denaburg kick), 12:43. Golden Gophers 28–13. Drive: 1 play, 28 yards, 0:09.
  • NU – Griffin Wilde 4-yard pass from Preston Stone (Henry Helms–Robby Preckel pass), 7:01. Golden Gophers 28–21. Drive: 9 plays, 79 yards, 5:37.
  • NU – Joseph Himmon II 20-yard run (Jack Olsen kick), 0:28. Tied 28–28. Drive: 7 plays, 70 yards, 4:14.
Fourth quarter
  • NU – Caleb Komolafe 2-yard pass from Preston Stone (Jack Olsen kick), 10:20. Wildcats 35–28. Drive: 8 plays, 70 yards, 4:29.
  • MINN – Le'Meke Brockington 8-yard pass from Drake Lindsey (Brady Denaburg kick), 8:20. Tied 35–35. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:00.
  • NU – Jack Olsen 33-yard field goal, 0:53. Wildcats 38–35. Drive: 14 plays, 59 yards, 7:27.
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More information Statistics, MINN ...
StatisticsMINNNU
First downs1525
Plays–yards48–32370–525
Rushes–yards17–5939–220
Passing yards264305
Passing: comp–att–int20–31–025–31–0
Turnovers01
Time of possession19:1240:48
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Minnesota Passing Drake Lindsey 20/30, 264 yards, 4 TD
Rushing Darius Taylor 10 carries, 43 yards, TD
Receiving Javon Tracy 4 receptions, 87 yards, 3 TD
Northwestern Passing Preston Stone 25/30, 305 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Caleb Komolafe 22 carries, 129 yards, TD
Receiving Hayden Eligon II 7 receptions, 127 yards
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vs Wisconsin (Paul Bunyan's Axe)

See also: 2025 Wisconsin Badgers football team and Paul Bunyan's Axe
Wisconsin Badgers (4-7) at Minnesota Golden Gophers (6-5) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Badgers 0 7 007
Golden Gophers 0 10 7017
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at Huntington Bank Stadium • Minneapolis, MN

  • Date: November 29
  • Game time: 2:30 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: Snow, 23 °F (−5 °C); Wind: SW 10 mph
  • Game attendance: 46,038
  • Referee: Tim O'Dey
  • TV announcers (FS1): Noah Reed (play-by-play) and Robert Smith (analyst)
More information Game information ...
Game information
First quarter
  • No scoring plays.
Second quarter
  • MIN – Brady Denaburg 33-yard field goal, 6:32. Minnesota 7–0. 7 plays, 20 yards, 3:54.
  • MIN – Darius Taylor 49-yard run (Brady Denaburg kick), 2:45. Minnesota 10–0. 3 plays, 55 yards, 1:27.
  • WIS – Jackson Acker 1-yard pass from Carter Smith (Nathanial Vakos kick), 0:21 Minnesota 10–7 Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:24.
Third quarter
  • MIN – Jameson Geers 13-yard pass from Drake Lindsey (Brady Denaburg kick), 5:04 Minnesota 17–7 Drive: 3 plays, 16 yards, 1:22.
Fourth quarter
  • No scoring plays.
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More information Statistics, WIS ...
StatisticsWISMINN
First downs1113
Plays–yards55–26856–218
Rushes–yards28–8632–128
Passing yards18290
Passing: comp–att–int17–27–218–24–0
Turnovers30
Time of possession29:2830:32
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Wisconsin Passing Carter Smith 5/8, 20 yards, TD
Rushing Darrion Dupree 12 carries, 51 yards
Receiving Vinny Anthony II 4 receptions, 92 yards
Minnesota Passing Drake Lindsey 18/24, 90 yards, TD
Rushing Darius Taylor 19 carries, 100 yards, TD
Receiving Jameson Geers 4 receptions, 27 yards, TD
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vs. New Mexico (Rate Bowl)

See also: 2025 New Mexico Lobos football team and 2025 Rate Bowl
2025 Rate Bowl
New Mexico Lobos (9–3) vs Minnesota Golden Gophers (7–5) – Game summary
More information Quarter, OT ...
Quarter 1 2 34OTTotal
Lobos 3 3 08317
Golden Gophers 0 7 07620
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at Chase Field • Phoenix, AZ

  • Date: December 26
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: None (retractable roof closed)
  • Game attendance: 27,439
  • Referee: Cravonne Barrett
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Mike Monaco (play-by-play), Kirk Morrison (analyst) and Dawn Davenport (sideline)
More information Game information ...
Game information
First quarter
  • (1:47) UNM – Luke Drzewiecki 31-yard field goal (15 plays, 66 yards, 8:35; UNM 3–0)
Second quarter
  • (6:18) UNM – Luke Drzewiecki 29-yard field goal (11 plays, 34 yards, 5:57; UNM 6–0)
  • (2:00) MINN – Jalen Smith 10-yard pass from Drake Lindsey (Brady Denaburg kick) (9 plays, 75 yards, 4:21; MINN 7–6)
Third quarter
  • No scoring plays.
Fourth quarter
  • (13:34) MINN – Darius Taylor 5-yard run (Brady Denaburg kick) (12 plays, 80 yards, 6:37; MINN 14–6)
  • (13:30) UNM – Damon Bankston 100-yard kickoff return (Jack Layne pass to Keagan Johnson for two-point conversion) (Tied 14–14)
Overtime
  • (OT) UNM – Luke Drzewiecki 36-yard field goal (4 plays, 6 yards; UNM 17–14)
  • (OT) MINN – Jalen Smith 12-yard pass from Drake Lindsey (4 plays, 25 yards; MINN 20–17)
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More information Statistics, UNM ...
StatisticsUNMMINN
First downs1716
Plays–yards66–20460–252
Rushes–yards38–11632–105
Passing yards88147
Passing: Comp–Att–Int15–28–118–28–0
Turnovers11
Time of possession30:2929:31
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
New MexicoPassingJack Layne14/25, 88 yards, INT
RushingDamon Bankston10 carries, 57 yards
ReceivingKeagan Johnson4 receptions, 42 yards
MinnesotaPassingDrake Lindsey18/28, 147 yards, 2 TD
RushingDarius Taylor24 carries, 116 yards, TD
ReceivingJalen Smith6 receptions, 64 yards, 2 TD
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Roster

More information Players, Coaches ...
2025 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
WR 0 Le'Meke Brockington  Sr
RB 1 Darius Taylor Jr
RB 2 A.J. Turner Injured  Jr
RB 3 Fame Ijeboi  Fr
WR 4 Cristian Driver  Jr
QB 5 Drake Lindsey  Fr
QB 6 Max Shikenjanski  So
WR 7 Legend Lyons Fr
WR 8 Jalen Smith  Fr
QB 9 Emmett Morehead  Sr
WR 11 Javon Tracy  Jr
QB 12 Jackson Kollock Fr
WR 13 Bradley Martino Fr
QB 14 Dylan Wittke  So
WR 15 Kenric Lanier II  So
WR 16 Malachi Coleman  So
WR 17 Logan Loya  GS
WR 18 Donielle Hayes  So
TE 19 Pierce Walsh  So
RB 21 Grant Washington Fr
RB 22 Tre Berry Fr
RB 23 Cam Davis GS
RB 31 Xavier Ford Fr
TE 44 Frank Bierman  GS
OL 50 Nathan Roy  Fr
OL 51 Daniel Shipp Fr
OL 52 Spencer Alvarez  Jr
OL 55 Jerome Williams  So
OL 56 Brett Carroll  Fr
OL 58 Jaden Ball  Fr
OL 59 Tony Nelson  Jr
OL 60 Kaveon Lee Fr
OL 65 Greg Johnson Jr
OL 70 Aluma Nkele  Sr
OL 71 Kahlee Tafai  So
OL 73 Dylan Ray  Sr
OL 74 Marcellus Marshall  GS
OL 75 Mark Handy Fr
OL 76 Reese Tripp  So
OL 77 Nick Spence Fr
OL 78 Ashton Beers  Jr
WR 81 Quentin Redding  Sr
TE 82 Julian Johnson  Fr
TE 83 Sam Peters  So
TE 84 Jack DiSano  Jr
TE 86 Jameson Geers  Sr
TE 87 Drew Biber  Sr
TE 88 Jacob Simpson  Fr
 Defense
Pos.#NameClass
DL 0 Anthony Smith  Jr
DL 1 Jaxon Howard  So
LB 2 Emmanuel Karmo Fr
DB 3 Koi Perich So
DB 4 Za'Quan Bryan  So
DB 5 Jaylen Bowden Jr
LB 6 Maverick Baranowski  Jr
DB 7 Aidan Gousby  Jr
DL 8 Steven Curtis Jr
LB 9 Devon Williams  Sr
DL 11 Karter Menz  So
DB 12 Darius Green  Sr
DB 13 Mike Gerald  Fr
DB 14 Kerry Brown  So
DB 15 Samuel Madu  Fr
DL 16 Rushawn Lawrence  GS
DB 17 John Nestor Jr
DB 18 Rhyland Kelly  Jr
LB 19 Joey Gerlach  Jr
LB 20 Jeff Roberson  GS
DB 21 Naiim Parrish Fr
DB 22 Evan Redding  Jr
DB 23 Garrison Monroe  So
DB 24 Jai'Onte' McMillan  GS
DB 25 Zahir Rainer  Fr
DB 26 Zack Harden Fr
DB 27 Simon Seidl  Fr
DB 29 Ethan Carrier  So
LB 30 Drew Wilson  So
DB 33 Harrison Brun  Fr
LB 35 Derik LeCaptain  GS
LB 43 Ethan Stendel Fr
DL 45 Sam Macy  Fr
DL 46 Lucas Finnessy  GS
DL 47 Enoch Atewogbola Fr
LB 48 Mason Carrier  Fr
LB 49 Matt Kingsbury  So
DL 50 Mo Omonode Sr
LB 53 Nate Cleveland Fr
DL 55 Jaylin Hicks  Fr
DL 56 Jay'Quan Stubbs Fr
DL 89 Nate Becker  Sr
DL 90 Rhett Hlavacka Fr
DL 91 Deven Eastern  Sr
DL 93 Riley Sunram  Fr
DL 94 Mo Saine  Fr
DL 95 Colin Hansen Fr
DL 96 Abu Tarawallie Fr
DL 97 Jalen Logan-Redding  GS
DL 98 Adam Kissayi  Fr
DL 99 Theorin Randle  So
 Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
P 25 Brody Richter  Jr
K 30 Sam Henson  GS
K 36 Daniel Jackson Fr
P 42 Tom Weston  So
LS 43 Jakob Lutz Fr
LS 80 Alan Soukup So
P 91 Luke Ryerse Fr
K 92 Brady Denaburg Sr
P 95 Caleb McGrath  So
K 98 David Kemp  Sr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
  • Greg Harbaugh Jr. (co-offensive coordinator / quarterbacks)
  • Danny Collins (defensive coordinator / safeties)
  • Matt Simon (co-offensive coordinator / wide receivers)
  • Nick Monroe (co-defensive coordinator / cornerbacks)
  • Brian Callahan (run game coordinator / offensive line)
  • Eric Koehler (tight ends)
  • Jayden Everett (running backs)
  • Mariano Sori-Marin (linebackers)
  • Dennis Dottin-Carter (defensive line)
  • Kevin Kane (nickels / outside linebackers)
  • C.J. Robbins (defensive ends)
  • Bob Ligashesky (special teams coordinator)
  • Keegan O'Hara (assistant quarterbacks)
  • Gerrit Chernoff (general manager)
  • Dan Nichol (head strength & conditioning)
  • Norries Wilson (director of player development)
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt Redshirt

Roster
Last update: October 6, 2025

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Notes

  1. [a]
    He does not appear in the official roster anymore.[70]

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