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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 coordinatorMatt Simon (5th season)
Co-offensive coordinatorGreg Harbaugh Jr. (2nd season)
Offensive schemeMultiple
Defensive coordinatorCorey Hetherman (1st season)
Co-defensive coordinatorNick Monroe (2nd season)
Base defense4–3
Home stadiumHuntington Bank Stadium
Seasons
← 2023
2025 →
2024 Big Ten Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
No. 3 Oregon y$^   9 – 0     13 – 1  
No. 5 Penn State y^   8 – 1     13 – 3  
No. 10 Indiana ^   8 – 1     11 – 2  
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  
Michigan State   3 – 6     5 – 7  
UCLA   3 – 6     5 – 7  
Wisconsin   3 – 6     5 – 7  
Northwestern   2 – 7     4 – 8  
Maryland   1 – 8     4 – 8  
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
Rankings from AP Poll

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.

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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2024 recruiting class

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See also: 2024 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
Koi Perich
S 		Esko, Minnesota Lincoln Secondary School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 199 lb (90 kg) Apr 19, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 82
Nathan Roy
OT 		Mukwonago, Wisconsin Mukwonago High School 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 295 lb (134 kg) Jun 17, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 82
Riley Sunram
DT 		Kindred, North Dakota Kindred High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 275 lb (125 kg) Apr 11, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 77
Brett Carroll
C 		Olathe, Kansas Olathe East High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 300 lb (140 kg) Jul 2, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 77
Fame Ijeboi
RB 		Philadelphia, Pennsylvania William Penn Charter School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Jun 18, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 78
Julian Johnson
TE 		Aurora, Illinois Waubonsie Valley High School 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 225 lb (102 kg) May 9, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 77
Mike Gerald
ATH 		Katy, Texas Morton Ranch High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Jun 11, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 77
Zahir Rainer
S 		Richmond, Virginia Trinity Episcopal School 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Apr 13, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 77
Jacob Simpson
TE 		Johnston, Iowa Johnston High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Jun 11, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 77
Jalen Smith
WR 		Mankato, Minnesota Mankato West High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) May 12, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 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 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 77
Drake Lindsey
QB 		Fayetteville, Arkansas Fayetteville High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 235 lb (107 kg) May 12, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 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 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 76
Simon Siedl
ATH 		Saint Paul, Minnesota Hill-Murray School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 179 lb (81 kg) Mar 5, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 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 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 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 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 76
Dallas Sims[a]
WR 		Clearwater, Florida Clearwater Academy International 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Mar 25, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 75
Jaydon Wright
RB 		Kankakee, Illinois Bishop McNamara High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Feb 26, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 75
Sam Macy
LB 		Chanhassen, Minnesota Chanhassen High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Jun 5, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 74
Alan Soukup
C / LS 		Phoenix, Arizona Pinnacle High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Jan 28, 2024 
Star ratings: Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN:2/5 stars   ESPN grade: 69
David Amaliri
LB 		Clearwater, Florida Clearwater Academy International 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Jun 16, 2024 
Star ratings: Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 41  247Sports: 33
  • 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 June 22, 2024.
  • "ESPN commits". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  • "2024 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  • "247Sports commits". 247sports.com. Retrieved June 22, 2024.

Incoming transfers

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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 [3][4]
Dylan Wittke #14 QB 6'1 200 Redshirt Freshman Buford, GA Virginia Tech [5][6]
Marcus Major #24 RB 6'0 225 Redshirt Graduate student Oklahoma City Oklahoma [7][8][9]
Sieh Bangura #2 RB 6'0 200 Redshirt Junior Washington, D.C. Ohio [10][11][9]
Jaren Mangham #8 RB 6'2 240 Redshirt Graduate student Detroit Michigan State [12][13][9]
Tyler Williams #7 WR 6'3 210 Redshirt Freshman Waverly, FL Georgia [14][15]
Cristian Driver #4 WR 6'0 190 Redshirt Sophomore Flower Mound, TX Penn State [16][17]
Jaylen Varner[b] – WR 6'1 179 Graduate student Marshall, MO Emporia State [18]
Aluma Nkele #70 OT 6'7 360 Redshirt Junior Gardena, CA UTEP [20][21]
Jaxon Howard #1 DE 6'4 250 Redshirt Freshman Crystal, MN LSU [22][23]
Adam Kissayi[c] #98 DE 6'8 235 Freshman Palm Bay, FL Clemson[c] [25][26]
Jai'Onte' McMillan #24 CB 5'10 195 Redshirt Senior Atlanta TCU [27][28]
Ethan Robinson #2 CB 6'0 180 Senior Montgomery, NY Bucknell [29][30]
Sam Henson #30 K 6'2 185 Graduate student Owatonna, MN Concordia–St. Paul [31]

Sources:[32][33][34][31]

Departures

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2024 NFL draft

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

Outgoing transfers

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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 [35][36]
Drew Viotto #18 QB 6'4 235 Sophomore Sault Ste. Marie, ON Eastern Michigan [37][38]
Zach Evans #26 RB 5'9 207 Sophomore Rockwall, TX North Texas [39]
Max Grand #33 RB 5'9 205 Redshirt Sophomore Ellsworth, WI Augustana (SD) [40]
Marquese Williams – RB 5'9 175 Redshirt Freshman Harrisburg, PA Akron [41]
Zach Jorgensen #28 WR 6'2 200 Redshirt Freshman Fairmont, MN Northern State [42][43]
Dino Kaliakmanis #80 WR 6'2 205 Senior Antioch, IL Rutgers [44][36]
Cade Osterman #20 WR 6'1 185 Sophomore Elk River, MN North Dakota State [45]
Dallas Sims[a] #12 WR 6'2 205 Freshman Clearwater, FL Old Dominion [1][2]
Jaylen Varner[b] – WR 6'1 179 Graduate student Marshall, MO [19]
J. J. Guedet #50 OT 6'8 315 Senior Washington, IL Illinois State [46][47]
De'Eric Mister #67 OT 6'6 300 Sophomore Gary, IN Howard [48]
Logan Purcell #79 OT 6'7 300 Redshirt Junior Annandale, MN [49]
Tyrell Lawrence #73 G 6'7 355 Redshirt Junior Milton, ON Alabama A&M [50]
Cade McConnell #70 G 6'5 300 Redshirt Sophomore Choctaw, OK Vanderbilt [51]
Trey Bixby[d] #98 DE 6'4 250 Redshirt Sophomore Eden Prairie, MN Minnesota Duluth [53]
Colton Gregersen #28 DE 6'2 250 Redshirt Sophomore Burnsville, MN [42]
Tyler Bride #3 CB 5'10 185 Graduate student Norcross, GA Jacksonville State [54][55]
Victor Pless #26 CB 5'10 175 Redshirt Senior Kennesaw, GA Mercer [56]
Tariq Watson #24 CB 5'10 185 Redshirt Sophomore Gretna, LA UAB [57][58]
Jacob Lewis #48 K 6'2 207 Graduate student Delaware, OH Ohio [59]

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

Source:[33][42][34]

Team departures

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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

Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 29, 20248:00 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
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

Game summaries

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vs. North Carolina

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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
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Tar Heels 0 7 6619
Golden Gophers 0 14 0317

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)
Game information
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)
Statistics UNC MINN
First downs 18 14
Total yards 64–252 54–244
Rushing yards 41–147 33–78
Passing yards 105 166
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 14–23–1 13–21–0
Time of possession 30:31 29:29
Team Category Player Statistics
North Carolina Passing Max Johnson 12/19, 71 yards, INT
Rushing Omarion Hampton 30 carries, 129 yards
Receiving JJ Jones 3 receptions, 52 yards
Minnesota Passing Max Brosmer 13/21, 166 yards
Rushing Marcus Major 20 carries, 73 yards, TD
Receiving Daniel Jackson 4 receptions, 55 yards

vs. Rhode Island (FCS)

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See also: 2024 Rhode Island Rams football team
Game Two – Rhode Island Rams (FCS) (1–0) at Minnesota Golden Gophers (0–1) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Rams (FCS) 0 0 000
Golden Gophers 3 14 141748

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)
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)
Statistics URI MINN
First downs 6 27
Total yards 135 422
Rushing yards 18 116
Passing yards 117 306
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 13–30–3 27–34–0
Time of possession 19:28 40:32
Team Category Player Statistics
Rhode Island Passing Devin Farrell 6/18, 76 yards, 2 INT
Rushing Devin Farrell 4 carries, 9 yards
Receiving Marquis Buchanan 5 receptions, 64 yards
Minnesota Passing Max Brosmer 24/30, 271 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Darius Taylor 14 carries, 64 yards, TD
Receiving Elijah Spencer 4 receptions, 55 yards

vs. Nevada

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See also: 2024 Nevada Wolf Pack football team
Game Three – Nevada Wolf Pack (1–2) at Minnesota Golden Gophers (1–1) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Wolf Pack 0 0 000
Golden Gophers 6 14 7027

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)
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

Statistics NEV MINN
First downs 10 20
Total yards 172 386
Rushing yards 58 195
Passing yards 114 191
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 15–22–3 16–26–1
Time of possession 30:47 29:13
Team Category Player Statistics
Nevada Passing Brendon Lewis 15/22, 114 yards, 3 INT
Rushing Patrick Garwo III 7 carries, 23 yards
Receiving Jaden Smith 1 reception, 25 yards
Minnesota Passing Max Brosmer 16/26, 191 yards, TD, INT
Rushing Darius Taylor 11 carries, 124 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Daniel Jackson 4 receptions, 61 yards

vs Iowa (rivalry)

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See also: 2024 Iowa Hawkeyes football team and Iowa–Minnesota football rivalry
Iowa Hawkeyes (2–1) vs Minnesota Golden Gophers (2–1) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Hawkeyes 7 0 17731
Golden Gophers 0 14 0014

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)
Game information
First quarter
  • 8:03 Iowa – Kaleb Johnson 1-yard run (Drew Stevens kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 38 yards, 2:05; Iowa 7–0)
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)
Statistics IOWA MINN
First downs 19 15
Total yards 64–334 58–288
Rushing yards 45–272 21–79
Passing yards 62 209
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 11–19–0 22–37–2
Time of possession 31:43 28:17
Team Category Player Statistics
Iowa Passing Cade McNamara 11/19, 62 yards
Rushing Kaleb Johnson 21 carries, 206 yards, 3 TD
Receiving Addison Ostrenga 2 receptions, 20 yards
Minnesota Passing Max Brosmer 22/37, 209 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
Rushing Darius Taylor 10 carries, 34 yards
Receiving Daniel Jackson 9 receptions, 112 yards

at No. 12 Michigan (Little Brown Jug)

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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
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Golden Gophers 0 3 02124
No. 12 Wolverines 7 14 3327

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)
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)
Statistics MINN MICH
First downs 20 15
Total yards 66–296 61–241
Rushing yards 25–38 43–155
Passing yards 258 86
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 27–41–1 10–18–1
Time of possession 26:44 33:16
Team Category Player Statistics
Minneosta Passing Max Brosmer 27/40, 258 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Darius Taylor 13 carries, 36 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Elijah Spencer 6 receptions, 67 yards
Michigan Passing Alex Orji 10/18, 86 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Kalel Mullings 24 carries, 111 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Colston Loveland 4 receptions, 41 yards

vs No. 11 USC

[edit]
See also: 2024 USC Trojans football team
No. 11 USC Trojans (3–1) vs Minnesota Golden Gophers (2–3) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 11 Trojans 0 10 7017
Golden Gophers 3 7 01424

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)
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)
Statistics USC MINN
First downs 22 20
Total yards 66–373 59–362
Rushing yards 28–173 40–193
Passing yards 200 169
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 22–38–2 15–19–0
Time of possession 31:48 31:00
Team Category Player Statistics
USC Passing Miller Moss 23/38, 200 yards, TD, 2 INT
Rushing Woody Marks 20 carries, 134 yards, TD
Receiving Kyron Hudson 5 receptions, 54 yards
Minnesota Passing Max Brosmer 15/19, 169 yards
Rushing Darius Taylor 25 carries, 144 yards
Receiving Darius Taylor 5 receptions, 56 yards

at UCLA

[edit]
See also: 2024 UCLA Bruins football team
Minnesota Golden Gophers (3–3) at UCLA Bruins (1–4) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Golden Gophers 0 0 14721
Bruins 7 3 0717

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)
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)
Statistics MINN UCLA
First downs 19 18
Total yards 234 329
Rushing yards 41 36
Passing yards 193 293
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 26-37-0 25-36-3
Time of possession 30:58 29:02
Team Category Player Statistics
Minneosta Passing Max Brosmer 26/37, 193 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Darius Taylor 16 carries, 30 yards, TD
Receiving Daniel Jackson 10 receptions, 89 yards
UCLA Passing Ethan Garbers 25/36, 293 yards, TD, 3 INT
Rushing Jalen Berger 8 carries, 20 yards
Receiving J. Michael Sturdivant 7 receptions, 107 yards, TD

vs Maryland

[edit]
See also: 2024 Maryland Terrapins football team
Maryland Terrapins (4–3) vs Minnesota Golden Gophers (4–3) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Terrapins 0 10 01323
Golden Gophers 21 13 7748

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
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)
Statistics MD MINN
First downs 21 26
Total yards 427 443
Rushing yards 104 123
Passing yards 323 320
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 26-43-2 26-34-0
Time of possession 27:36 32:24
Team Category Player Statistics
Maryland Passing Billy Edwards Jr. 19/35, 201 yards, 2 INT
Rushing Roman Hemby 8 carries, 31 yards
Receiving Tai Felton 9 receptions, 104 yards
Minnesota Passing Max Brosmer 26/33, 320 yards, 4 TD
Rushing Darius Taylor 15 carries, 81 yards, TD
Receiving Daniel Jackson 9 receptions, 117 yards, 2 TD

at No. 24 Illinois

[edit]
See also: 2024 Illinois Fighting Illini football team
Minnesota Golden Gophers (5–3) at No. 24 Illinois Fighting Illini (6–2) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Golden Gophers 3 10 3925
No. 24 Fighting Illini 0 10 0717

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)
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)
Statistics MINN ILL
First downs 21 20
Total yards 361 352
Rushing yards 148 126
Passing yards 213 226
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 22-37-0 20-33-0
Time of possession 34:59 25:01
Team Category Player Statistics
Minneosta Passing Max Brosmer 22/37, 213 yards, TD
Rushing Darius Taylor 22 carries, 131 yards, TD
Receiving Daniel Jackson 5 receptions, 74 yards
Illinois Passing Luke Altmyer 20/33, 226 yards, TD
Rushing Josh McCray 7 carries, 72 yards, TD
Receiving Pat Bryant 5 receptions, 72 yards

at Rutgers

[edit]
See also: 2024 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team
Minnesota Golden Gophers (6–3) at Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4–4) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Golden Gophers 9 0 7319
Scarlet Knights 7 7 01226

at SHI Stadium • Piscataway, New Jersey

  • Date: November 9
  • Game time: 11:00 a.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Referee: Jerry McGinn
  • TV announcers (NBC): Jac Collinsworth (play-by-play) and Michael Robinson (analyst)
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)
Statistics MINN RUTG
First downs 18 19
Total yards 297 349
Rushing yards 35 109
Passing yards 262 240
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 27-45-0 17-33-1
Time of possession 28:01 31:59
Team Category Player Statistics
Minneosta Passing Max Brosmer 27/45, 262 yards, TD
Rushing Darius Taylor 10 carries, 28 yards, TD
Receiving Jameson Geers 8 receptions, 73 yards
Rutgers Passing Athan Kaliakmanis 17/33, 240 yards, 3 TD, INT
Rushing Antwan Raymond 22 carries, 73 yards
Receiving Ian Strong 4 receptions, 89 yards, TD

vs No. 4 Penn State (Governor's Victory Bell)

[edit]
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
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 4 Nittany Lions 0 16 7326
Golden Gophers 7 12 3325

at Huntington Bank Stadium • Minneapolis, Minnesota

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)
Statistics PSU MINN
First downs 20 18
Total yards 361 281
Rushing yards 117 106
Passing yards 244 175
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 21-28-0 15-23-1
Time of possession 25:49 34:11
Team Category Player Statistics
Penn State Passing Drew Allar 21/28, 244 yards, TD
Rushing Nicholas Singleton 13 carries, 63 yards, TD
Receiving Tyler Warren 8 receptions, 102 yards
Minnesota Passing Max Brosmer 15/23, 175 yards, TD, INT
Rushing Darius Taylor 17 carries, 58 yards
Receiving Daniel Jackson 6 receptions, 90 yards

at Wisconsin (rivalry)

[edit]
See also: 2024 Wisconsin Badgers football team and Minnesota–Wisconsin football rivalry
Minnesota Golden Gophers (6–5) at Wisconsin Badgers (5–6) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Golden Gophers 7 7 7324
Badgers 0 0 707

at Camp Randall Stadium • Madison, Wisconsin

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)
Statistics MINN WIS
First downs 21 12
Total yards 374 166
Rushing yards 183 36
Passing yards 191 130
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 17-26-0 15-32-0
Time of possession 35:51 24:09
Team Category Player Statistics
Minneosta Passing Max Brosmer 17/26, 191 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Darius Taylor 32 carries, 143 yards
Receiving Elijah Spencer 5 receptions, 75 yards
Wisconsin Passing Braedyn Locke 15/32, 130 yards, TD
Rushing Tawee Walker 14 carries, 36 yards
Receiving Trech Kekahuna 6 receptions, 64 yards

vs Virginia Tech (Duke's Mayo Bowl)

[edit]
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
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Golden Gophers 0 21 0324
Hokies 7 3 0010

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
  • Referee: Jason Autrey
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Matt Barrie (play-by-play), Aaron Murray (analyst), and Harry Lyles Jr. (sideline)
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)
Statistics MINN VT
First downs 23 9
Total yards 403 223
Rushing yards 167 74
Passing yards 236 149
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 20-31-1 10-18-1
Time of possession 35:19 24:36
Team Category Player Statistics
Minnesota Passing Max Brosmer 18/29, 211 yards, TD, INT
Rushing Darius Taylor 20 carries, 113 yards, TD
Receiving Elijah Spencer 6 receptions, 81 yards, 2 TD
Virginia Tech Passing William Watson III 8/12, 81 yards, INT
Rushing Keylen Adams 1 carry, 47 yards
Receiving Ayden Greene 6 receptions, 115 yards

Roster

[edit]
2024 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos. # Name Class
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. Williams  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 LeGrany  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. # Name Class
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 LeCaptian  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. # Name Class
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 III (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

Notes

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  1. ^ a b He enrolled at Minnesota, but entered the transfer portal prior to 2024 season and committed to Old Dominion.[1][2]
  2. ^ a b Varner enrolled at Minnesota, but re-entered the transfer portal prior to the 2024 season.[18][19]
  3. ^ a b Kissayi enrolled early at Clemson and transferred to Minnesota prior to the 2024 season.[24]
  4. ^ He medically retired after redshirting in the 2022 season, his freshman year, and was not a member of the 2023 roster.[52]
  5. ^ a b c d He does not appear in the official roster anymore.[60]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Gophers receiver Dallas Sims entering transfer portal". SI.com. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  2. ^ a b @dallassims12 (May 1, 2024). "Please respect my decision" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  3. ^ "New Hampshire QB Max Brosmer goes in-depth on his Minnesota Football decision". 247sports.com. December 22, 2023. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  4. ^ "Introducing Gophers football's newest quarterback: Max Brosmer". mndaily.com. April 1, 2024. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  5. ^ "Virginia Tech transfer quarterback Dylan Wittke commits to Minnesota Football". 247sports.com. April 23, 2024. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  6. ^ "Virginia Tech quarterback Dylan Wittke to transfer to Minnesota". thedailygopher.com. April 24, 2024. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  7. ^ "Minnesota Football lands a commitment from Oklahoma transfer running back Marcus Major". 247sports.com. January 7, 2024. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  8. ^ "Oklahoma RB Marcus Major to transfer to Minnesota". thedailygopher.com. January 7, 2024. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  9. ^ a b c "Why I'm higher than consensus on Minnesota Football running back Sieh Bangura". 247sports.com. May 21, 2024. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  10. ^ "Ohio RB Sieh Bangura to transfer to Minnesota". thedailygopher.com. December 19, 2023. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  11. ^ "Ohio transfer running back Sieh Bangura 'all in' with Gophers". SI.com. December 19, 2023. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  12. ^ "Michigan State running back transfer Jaren Mangham commits to Minnesota Football". 247sports.com. May 7, 2024. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  13. ^ "Michigan State RB transfer Jaren Mangham commits to Minnesota". minnesota.rivals.com. May 7, 2024. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  14. ^ "Georgia wide receiver Tyler Williams to transfer to Minnesota". thedailygopher.com. April 23, 2024. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
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