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2025 Minnesota Golden Gophers football
ConferenceBig Ten Conference
Record0–0 (0–0 Big Ten)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorGreg Harbaugh Jr. (3rd season)
Co-offensive coordinatorMatt Simon (6th season)
Defensive coordinatorDanny Collins (1st season)
Co-defensive coordinatorNick Monroe (3rd season)
Home stadiumHuntington Bank Stadium
Seasons
← 2024
2026 →
2025 Big Ten Conference football standings
Conf. Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
Illinois   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Indiana   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Iowa   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Maryland   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Michigan   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Michigan State   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Minnesota   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Nebraska   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Northwestern   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Ohio State   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Oregon   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Penn State   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Purdue   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Rutgers   0 – 0     0 – 0  
UCLA   0 – 0     0 – 0  
USC   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Washington   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Wisconsin   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Championship: December 6, 2025
  • $ – Conference champion
  • y – Championship game participant
As of February 21, 2025
Rankings from CFP Rankings

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

Offseason

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Positions key
C Center CB Cornerback DB Defensive back DE Defensive end[a]
DL Defensive lineman DT Defensive tackle FB Fullback FS Free safety
G Guard[b] K Kicker[c] KR Kickoff returner LB Linebacker
LS Long snapper MLB Middle linebacker[d] OT Offensive tackle OL Offensive lineman
OLB Outside linebacker[a] NT Nose tackle P Punter PR Punt returner
QB Quarterback RS Return specialist RB Running back S Safety
SS Strong safety TE Tight end WR Wide receiver
  1. ^ a b May sometimes be referred to as an edge rusher (EDGE)
  2. ^ Also known as offensive guard (OG)
  3. ^ Also known as placekicker (PK)
  4. ^ Also known as inside linebacker (ILB)

Acquisitions

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2025 recruiting class

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See also: 2025 college football recruiting class, American football positions, Glossary of American football, and Recruiting (college athletics)
College recruiting information
Name Hometown High school / college 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 
Star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 81
Bradley Martino
WR 		Naples, Florida First Baptist Academy 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 165 lb (75 kg) Jun 9, 2024 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 79
Kaveon Lee
OT 		Plainfield, Illinois Plainfield Central High School 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 275 lb (125 kg) Nov 30, 2024 
Star ratings: Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 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 
Star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 78
Enoch Atewogbola
EDGE 		Avon, Indiana Avon High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Apr 27, 2024 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 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 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 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 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 76
Trey Berry
RB 		Montgomery, Alabama Sidney Lanier High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Dec 4, 2024 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 76
Zachry Harden
CB 		Covington, Georgia Newton High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Mar 23, 2024 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 76
Ethan Stendel
LB 		Caledonia, Minnesota Caledonia High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Jun 5, 2024 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 76
Xavier Ford
RB 		Leesville, Louisiana Leesville High School 5 ft 9.5 in (1.77 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Jan 19, 2025 
Star ratings: Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 76
Daniel Shipp
OT 		Eastvale, California Centennial High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 270 lb (120 kg) Jun 16, 2024 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 76
Nick Spence
IOL 		Peoria, Arizona Liberty High School 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 280 lb (130 kg) Jun 9, 2024 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 75
Legend Lyons
WR 		Covina, California Charter Oak High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Jun 16, 2024 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 75
Abu Tarawallie
DL 		Maple Grove, Minnesota Heritage Christian Academy 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 275 lb (125 kg) Jun 7, 2024 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 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 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 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 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 74
Grant Washington
RB 		Cleveland, Ohio Saint Ignatius High School 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Jun 6, 2024 
Star ratings: Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 73
Colin Hansen
DL 		Byron, Minnesota Byron High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 230 lb (100 kg) Jun 5, 2024 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 73
Daniel Jackson
K 		Alexandria, Minnesota Alexandria Area High School 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 160 lb (73 kg) May 11, 2024 
Star ratings: Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 72
Luke Ryerse
P 		Woodbury, Minnesota East Ridge High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Jul 27, 2024 
Star ratings: Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 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 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 72
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 56  247Sports: 41
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, 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.com. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
  • "ESPN commits". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
  • "2025 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
  • "247Sports commits". 247sports.com. Retrieved February 20, 2025.

Incoming transfers

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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]

Sources:[16][17]

Departures

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2025 NFL draft

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Main article: 2025 NFL draft
Name Pos. Round Pick Team

Outgoing transfers

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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 [18][19]
Jordan Greenhow #31 DB 5'10 195 Redshirt Junior Glen Allen, VA Valparaiso [20][21]
Luther McCoy #52 DL 6'4 305 Redshirt Junior St. Johns, FL Hawaii [22][23]
Hayden Schwartz #47 DL 6'4 250 Redshirt Sophomore Jacksonville, FL TBA [24]
Sieh Bangura #2 RB 6'0 210 Redshirt Junior Washington, D.C. Ohio [25][26]
Ryan Algrim #38 LS 6'2 230 Redshirt Freshman Elburn, IL Southern Illinois [27][28]
Jack Hawkinson #42 DL 6'3 255 Redshirt Junior Frankfort, IL Minnesota State [29]
Zander Rockow #40 RB 6'1 225 Redshirt Freshman Eau Claire, WI St. Thomas (MN) [30][31]
Jordan Nubin #27 RB 5'10 215 Redshirt Junior St. Charles, IL Kent State [32][33]
Tyler Stolsky #44 LB 6'3 230 Redshirt Sophomore Portage, MI Florida Atlantic [34][33]
Phillip Daniels #60 OT 6'5 315 Redshirt Freshman Cincinnati, OH Ohio State [35][36]
Kristen Hoskins #13 WR 5'9 175 Redshirt Sophomore Alexandria, MN North Dakota [37][38]
T. J. McWilliams #5 WR 6'0 190 Redshirt Freshman Indianapolis, IN Louisville [39][40]
Jackson Powers #36 DB 5'11 195 Redshirt Freshman Maple Grove, MN South Dakota State [41][42]
Martin Owusu #87 DL 6'2 300 Redshirt Freshman Prior Lake, MN Fresno State [43][44]
Coleman Bryson #16 S 6'2 215 Redshirt Sophomore Waynesville, NC North Carolina [43][45]
Martes Lewis #71 IOL 6'7 335 Redshirt Senior Merrillville, IN TBA [46]
Nathan Jones #89 TE 6'5 255 Redshirt Sophomore Brock, TX TBA [47]

Note: The year (class) is the one they will have with their new team.

Source:[16][17]

Team departures

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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
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
Chris Flowers #28 DB 5'11 170 Freshman Waukesha, WI Not rostered[a]
Cody Lindenberg #45 LB 6'3 240 Redshirt Senior Anoka, MN 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

Schedule

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DateOpponentSiteResult
August 28Buffalo*
September 6Northwestern State*
  • Huntington Bank Stadium
  • Minneapolis, MN
Septemeber 13at California*
September 27Rutgers
  • Huntington Bank Stadium
  • Minneapolis, MN
October 4at Ohio State
October 11Purdue
  • Huntington Bank Stadium
  • Minneapolis, MN
October 18Nebraska
  • Huntington Bank Stadium
  • Minneapolis, MN (rivalry)
October 25at Iowa
November 1Michigan State
  • Huntington Bank Stadium
  • Minneapolis, MN
November 15at Oregon
November 22at Northwestern
November 29Wisconsin
  • *Non-conference game

[49][50]

Game summaries

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vs Buffalo

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Pregame line Over/under
Buffalo Bulls (0–0) vs Minnesota Golden Gophers (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Bulls 0
Golden Gophers 0

at Huntington Bank Stadium • Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • Date: August 28
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics UB MINN
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Buffalo Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Minnesota Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Northwestern State

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See also: 2025 Northwestern State Demons football team
Pregame line Over/under
Northwestern State Demons (0–0) vs Minnesota Golden Gophers (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Demons 0
Golden Gophers 0

at Huntington Bank Stadium • Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • Date: September 6
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics NSU MINN
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Northwestern State Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Minnesota Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at California

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See also: 2025 California Golden Bears football team
Pregame line Over/under
Minnesota Golden Gophers (0–0) at California Golden Bears (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Golden Gophers 0
Golden Bears 0

at California Memorial Stadium • Berkeley, California

  • Date: September 13
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics MINN CAL
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Minnesota Passing
Rushing
Receiving
California Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Rutgers

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See also: 2025 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team
Pregame line Over/under
Rutgers Scarlet Knights (0–0) vs Minnesota Golden Gophers (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Scarlet Knights 0
Golden Gophers 0

at Huntington Bank Stadium • Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • Date: September 27
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics RUTG MINN
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Rutgers Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Minnesota Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Ohio State

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See also: 2025 Ohio State Buckeyes football team
Pregame line Over/under
Minnesota Golden Gophers (0–0) at Ohio State Buckeyes (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Golden Gophers 0
Buckeyes 0

at Ohio Stadium • Columbus, Ohio

  • Date: October 4
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics MINN OSU
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Minnesota Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Ohio State Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Purdue

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See also: 2025 Purdue Boilermakers football team
Pregame line Over/under
Purdue Boilermakers (0–0) vs Minnesota Golden Gophers (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Boilermakers 0
Golden Gophers 0

at Huntington Bank Stadium • Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • Date: October 11
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics PUR MINN
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Purdue Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Minnesota Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Nebraska

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See also: 2025 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team and Minnesota–Nebraska football rivalry
Pregame line Over/under
Nebraska Cornhuskers (0–0) vs Minnesota Golden Gophers (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Cornhuskers 0
Golden Gophers 0

at Huntington Bank Stadium • Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • Date: October 18
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics NEB MINN
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Nebraska Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Minnesota Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Iowa

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See also: 2025 Iowa Hawkeyes football team and Iowa–Minnesota football rivalry
Pregame line Over/under
Minnesota Golden Gophers (0–0) at Iowa Hawkeyes (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Golden Gophers 0
Hawkeyes 0

at Kinnick Stadium • Iowa City, Iowa

  • Date: October 25
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics MINN IOWA
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Minnesota Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Iowa Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Michigan State

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See also: 2025 Michigan State Spartans football team
Pregame line Over/under
Michigan State Spartans (0–0) vs Minnesota Golden Gophers (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Spartans 0
Golden Gophers 0

at Huntington Bank Stadium • Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • Date: November 1
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics MSU MINN
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Michigan State Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Minnesota Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Oregon

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See also: 2025 Oregon Ducks football team
Pregame line Over/under
Minnesota Golden Gophers (0–0) at Oregon Ducks (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Golden Gophers 0
Ducks 0

at Autzen Stadium • Eugene, Oregon

  • Date: November 15
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics MINN ORE
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Minnesota Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Oregon Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Northwestern

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See also: 2025 Northwestern Wildcats football team
Pregame line Over/under
Minnesota Golden Gophers (0–0) at Northwestern Wildcats (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Golden Gophers 0
Wildcats 0

at Wrigley Field • Chicago, Illinois

  • Date: November 22
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics MINN NU
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Minnesota Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Northwestern Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Wisconsin

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See also: 2025 Wisconsin Badgers football team and Minnesota–Wisconsin football rivalry
Pregame line Over/under
Wisconsin Badgers (0–0) vs Minnesota Golden Gophers (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Badgers 0
Golden Gophers 0

at Huntington Bank Stadium • Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • Date: November 29
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics WISC MINN
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Wisconsin Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Minnesota Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Roster

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2025 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos. # Name Class
WR 0 Le'Meke Brockington  Sr
RB 1 Darius Taylor Jr
RB 2 A.J. Turner  Jr
RB 3 Fame Ijeboi  Fr
WR 4 Cristian Driver  Jr
QB 5 Drake Lindsey  Fr
QB 6 Max Shikenjanski  So
WR 7 Tyler Williams  So
WR 8 Jalen Smith  Fr
QB 9 Zach Pyron  Jr
WR 11 Javon Tracy  Jr
QB 12 Jackson Kollock Fr
WR 13 Logan Loya
QB 14 Dylan Wittke  So
WR 15 Kenric Lanier II  So
WR 16 Malachi Coleman  So
WR 17 Cade Conzemius  Jr
WR 18 Donielle Hayes  So
TE 19 Pierce Walsh  So
QB 21 Jeremiah Finaly  Fr
RB 22 Jaydon Wright  Fr
RB 23 Cam Davis GS
RB 25 Cortez LeGrant  So
RB 33 Kaeden Johnson  Fr
TE 44 Frank Bierman
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 Jackson Hunter  Sr
OL 59 Tony Nelson  Jr
OL 65 Greg Johnson Jr
OL 70 Aluma Nkele  Sr
OL 71 Kahlee Tafai  So
OL 73 Dylan Ray
OL 74 Marcellus Marshall
OL 75 Mark Handy Fr
OL 76 Reese Tripp  So
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. # Name Class
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
DB 18 Rhyland Kelly  Jr
LB 19 Joey Gerlach  Jr
LB 20 Jeff Roberson
DB 21 Naiim Parrish Fr
DB 22 Evan Redding  Jr
DB 23 Garrison Monroe  So
DB 24 Jai'Onte' McMillan
DB 25 Zahir Rainer  Fr
DB 26 Obe Eyafe  Fr
DB 27 Simon Seidl  Fr
DB 29 Ethan Carrier  So
LB 30 Drew Wilson  So
LB 32 Alex Elliott  So
DB 33 Harrison Brun  Fr
LB 34 Jack Tinnen  Jr
LB 35 Derik LeCaptain  GS
LB 41 David Amaliri  Fr
LB 43 Eli Mau  Sr
DL 45 Sam Macy  Fr
DL 46 Lucas Finnessy
DL 47 Enoch Atewogbola Fr
LB 48 Mason Carrier  Fr
LB 49 Matt Kingsbury  So
DL 55 Jaylin Hicks  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 97 Jalen Logan-Redding
DL 98 Adam Kissayi  Fr
DL 99 Theorin Randle  So
Special teams
Pos. # Name Class
K 30 Sam Henson  GS
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)
  • Matt Simon (co-offensive coordinator / wide receivers)
  • Danny Collins (defensive coordinator / safeties)
  • Nick Monroe (co-defensive coordinator / cornerbacks)
  • Brian Callahan (run game coordinator / offensive line)
  • Eric Koehler (tight ends)
  • Keegan O'Hara (assistant quarterbacks)
  • Mariano Sori-Marin (linebackers)
  • Dennis Dottin-Carter (rush ends)
  • Kevin Kane (nickels / outside linebackers)
  • Bob Ligashesky (special teams coordinator)
  • 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: February 20, 2025

Notes

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  1. ^ He does not appear in the official roster anymore.[48]

References

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