2024 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team

2024 Minnesota Golden Gophers football
Duke's Mayo Bowl champion
Duke's Mayo Bowl, W 24–10 vs. Virginia Tech
Conference	Big Ten Conference
Record	8–5 (5–4 Big Ten)
Head coach	P. J. Fleck (8th season)
Co-offensive coordinators	Matt Simon (5th season) Greg Harbaugh Jr. (2nd season)
Offensive scheme	Multiple
Defensive coordinator	Corey Hetherman (1st season)
Co-defensive coordinator	Nick Monroe (2nd season)
Base defense	4–3
Home stadium	Huntington Bank Stadium
Seasons ←  2023 2025  →

2024 Big Ten Conference football standings

v t e	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

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. Sometimes referred to as an edge rusher (EDGE)
2. Also known as an offensive guard (OG)
3. Also known as a placekicker (PK)
4. Also known as an inside linebacker (ILB)

Acquisitions

2024 recruiting class

See also: 2024 college football recruiting class, American football positions, Glossary of American football, and Recruiting (college athletics)

College recruiting information

Name	Hometown	School	Height	Weight	Commit date
Koi Perich S	Esko, Minnesota	Lincoln Secondary School	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	199 lb (90 kg)	Apr 19, 2023
	Recruit ratings: Rivals:      247Sports:      ESPN:     (82)
Nathan Roy OT	Mukwonago, Wisconsin	Mukwonago High School	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)	295 lb (134 kg)	Jun 17, 2023
	Recruit ratings: Rivals:      247Sports:      ESPN:     (82)
Riley Sunram DT	Kindred, North Dakota	Kindred High School	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	275 lb (125 kg)	Apr 11, 2023
	Recruit ratings: Rivals:      247Sports:      ESPN:     (77)
Brett Carroll C	Olathe, Kansas	Olathe East High School	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	300 lb (140 kg)	Jul 2, 2023
	Recruit ratings: Rivals:      247Sports:      ESPN:     (77)
Fame Ijeboi RB	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	William Penn Charter School	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	200 lb (91 kg)	Jun 18, 2023
	Recruit ratings: Rivals:      247Sports:      ESPN:     (78)
Julian Johnson TE	Aurora, Illinois	Waubonsie Valley High School	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)	225 lb (102 kg)	May 9, 2023
	Recruit ratings: Rivals:      247Sports:      ESPN:     (77)
Mike Gerald ATH	Katy, Texas	Morton Ranch High School	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	180 lb (82 kg)	Jun 11, 2023
	Recruit ratings: Rivals:      247Sports:      ESPN:     (77)
Zahir Rainer S	Richmond, Virginia	Trinity Episcopal School	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)	185 lb (84 kg)	Apr 13, 2023
	Recruit ratings: Rivals:      247Sports:      ESPN:     (77)
Jacob Simpson TE	Johnston, Iowa	Johnston High School	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)	225 lb (102 kg)	Jun 11, 2023
	Recruit ratings: Rivals:      247Sports:      ESPN:     (77)
Jalen Smith WR	Mankato, Minnesota	Mankato West High School	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	185 lb (84 kg)	May 12, 2023
	Recruit ratings: Rivals:      247Sports:      ESPN:     (77)
Samuel Madu CB	White Plains, New York	Archbishop Stepinac High School	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	170 lb (77 kg)	Jun 11, 2023
	Recruit ratings: Rivals:      247Sports:      ESPN:     (77)
Drake Lindsey QB	Fayetteville, Arkansas	Fayetteville High School	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)	235 lb (107 kg)	May 12, 2023
	Recruit ratings: Rivals:      247Sports:      ESPN:     (76)
Mason Carrier LB	Detroit Lakes, Minnesota	Detroit Lakes High School	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	225 lb (102 kg)	Jun 19, 2022
	Recruit ratings: Rivals:      247Sports:      ESPN:     (76)
Simon Siedl ATH	Saint Paul, Minnesota	Hill-Murray School	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)	179 lb (81 kg)	Mar 5, 2023
	Recruit ratings: Rivals:      247Sports:      ESPN:     (76)
Mo Saine DT	Eden Prairie, Minnesota	Eden Prairie High School	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	260 lb (120 kg)	Apr 12, 2023
	Recruit ratings: Rivals:      247Sports:      ESPN:     (76)
Jaylin Hicks DT	New Rochelle, New York	Iona Preparatory School	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	250 lb (110 kg)	Jun 11, 2023
	Recruit ratings: Rivals:      247Sports:      ESPN:     (76)
Dallas Sims [a] WR	Clearwater, Florida	Clearwater Academy International	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	205 lb (93 kg)	Mar 25, 2023
	Recruit ratings: Rivals:      247Sports:      ESPN:     (75)
Jaydon Wright RB	Kankakee, Illinois	Bishop McNamara High School	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)	225 lb (102 kg)	Feb 26, 2023
	Recruit ratings: Rivals:      247Sports:      ESPN:     (75)
Sam Macy LB	Chanhassen, Minnesota	Chanhassen High School	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)	225 lb (102 kg)	Jun 5, 2023
	Recruit ratings: Rivals:      247Sports:      ESPN:     (74)
Alan Soukup C / LS	Phoenix, Arizona	Pinnacle High School	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	195 lb (88 kg)	Jan 28, 2024
	Recruit ratings: Rivals:      247Sports:     ESPN:     (69)
David Amaliri LB	Clearwater, Florida	Clearwater Academy International	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	200 lb (91 kg)	Jun 16, 2024
	Recruit ratings: Rivals:      247Sports:
Overall recruit ranking:    Rivals: 41    247Sports: 33
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources: "Rivals commits". Rivals. Retrieved June 22, 2024. "ESPN commits". ESPN. Retrieved June 22, 2024. "2024 Team Ranking". Rivals. Retrieved June 22, 2024. "247Sports commits". 247Sports. Retrieved June 22, 2024.

Incoming transfers

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	Freshman	Buford, GA	Virginia Tech	[5] [6]
Marcus Major	#24	RB	6'0	225	Graduate student	Oklahoma City	Oklahoma	[7] [8] [9]
Sieh Bangura	#2	RB	6'0	200	Junior	Washington, D.C.	Ohio	[10] [11] [9]
Jaren Mangham	#8	RB	6'2	240	Graduate student	Detroit	Michigan State	[12] [13] [9]
Tyler Williams	#7	WR	6'3	210	Freshman	Waverly, FL	Georgia	[14] [15]
Cristian Driver	#4	WR	6'0	190	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	Junior	Gardena, CA	UTEP	[20] [21]
Jaxon Howard	#1	DE	6'4	250	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	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

2024 NFL draft

Main article: 2024 NFL draft

Name	Pos.	Round	Pick	Team
Tyler Nubin	S	2	47	New York Giants

Outgoing transfers

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	Sophomore	Ellsworth, WI	Augustana (SD)	[40]
Marquese Williams	–	RB	5'9	175	Freshman	Harrisburg, PA	Akron	[41]
Zach Jorgensen	#28	WR	6'2	200	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	Junior	Annandale, MN		[49]
Tyrell Lawrence	#73	G	6'7	355	Junior	Milton, ON	Alabama A&M	[50]
Cade McConnell	#70	G	6'5	300	Sophomore	Choctaw, OK	Vanderbilt	[51]
Trey Bixby [d]	#98	DE	6'4	250	Sophomore	Eden Prairie, MN	Minnesota Duluth	[53]
Colton Gregersen	#28	DE	6'2	250	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	Senior	Kennesaw, GA	Mercer	[56]
Tariq Watson	#24	CB	5'10	185	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

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	Graduate student	Kankakee, IL	Graduated
Cole Kramer	#12	QB	6'1	205	Senior	Eden Prairie, MN	Graduated
Chris Collins	#13	DL	6'5	255	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	Graduate student	Minneapolis, MN	Graduated
Ryan Selig	#33	LB	6'3	235	Graduate student	Lake Villa, IL	Graduated
Ryan Shamburger	#36	P	6'2	195	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	Freshman	Harrisburg, SD	Not rostered [e]
Karter Shaw	#55	OL	6'4	305	Graduate student	South Jordan, UT	Graduated
Nathan Boe	#66	OL	6'5	300	Graduate student	Lakeville, MN	Graduated
Jackson Ruschmeyer	#68	OL	6'4	300	Junior	Hutchinson, MN	Not rostered [e]
Wyatt Schroeder	#82	TE	6'5	255	Senior	St. Francis, MN	Graduated
Brevyn Spann-Ford	#88	TE	6'7	270	Graduate student	St. Cloud, MN	Graduated
Kyler Baugh	#93	DL	6'2	305	Graduate student	Talihina, OK	Graduated

Schedule

Date	Time	Opponent	Site	TV	Result	Attendance
August 29	8:00 p.m.	North Carolina *	Huntington Bank Stadium Minneapolis, MN	FOX	L 17–19	50,805
September 7	11:00 a.m.	Rhode Island *	Huntington Bank Stadium Minneapolis, MN	Peacock	W 48–0	41,006
September 14	2:30 p.m.	Nevada *	Huntington Bank Stadium Minneapolis, MN	BTN	W 27–0	44,534
September 21	6:30 p.m.	Iowa	Huntington Bank Stadium Minneapolis, MN (rivalry)	NBC	L 14–31	52,048
September 28	11:00 a.m.	at No. 12 Michigan	Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI (Little Brown Jug)	FOX	L 24–27	110,340
October 5	6:30 p.m.	No. 11 USC	Huntington Bank Stadium Minneapolis, MN	BTN	W 24–17	50,913
October 12	8:00 p.m.	at UCLA	Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA	BTN	W 21–17	42,012
October 26	2:30 p.m.	Maryland	Huntington Bank Stadium Minneapolis, MN	FS1	W 48–23	48,696
November 2	11:00 a.m.	at No. 24 Illinois	Memorial Stadium Champaign, IL	FS1	W 25–17	58,088
November 9	11:00 a.m.	at Rutgers	SHI Stadium Piscataway, NJ	NBC	L 19–26	44,120
November 23	2:30 p.m.	No. 4 Penn State	Huntington Bank Stadium Minneapolis, MN (Governor's Victory Bell)	CBS	L 25–26	44,266
November 29	11:00 a.m.	at Wisconsin	Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI (rivalry)	CBS	W 24–7	76,059
January 3, 2025	6:30 p.m.	vs. Virginia Tech	Bank of America Stadium Charlotte, NC (Duke's Mayo Bowl)	ESPN	W 24–10	31,927
*Non-conference game Homecoming Rankings from AP Poll (and CFP Rankings, after November 5) - Released prior to game All times are in Central time Source: [61] [62]

Game summaries

vs. North Carolina

See also: 2024 North Carolina Tar Heels football team

Game One – North Carolina Tar Heels (0–0) vs Minnesota Golden Gophers (0–0) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Tar Heels	0	7	6	6	19
Golden Gophers	0	14	0	3	17

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)

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	3	4	Total
Rams (FCS)	0	0	0	0	0
Golden Gophers	3	14	14	17	48

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

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	3	4	Total
Wolf Pack	0	0	0	0	0
Golden Gophers	6	14	7	0	27

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)

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	3	4	Total
Hawkeyes	7	0	17	7	31
Golden Gophers	0	14	0	0	14

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)

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	3	4	Total
Golden Gophers	0	3	0	21	24
No. 12 Wolverines	7	14	3	3	27

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 (6:34) Michigan – Kalel Mullings 27-yard run (Dominic Zvada kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 79 yards, 4:57; Michigan 7–0) 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

See also: 2024 USC Trojans football team

No. 11 USC Trojans (3–1) vs Minnesota Golden Gophers (2–3) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
No. 11 Trojans	0	10	7	0	17
Golden Gophers	3	7	0	14	24

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

See also: 2024 UCLA Bruins football team

Minnesota Golden Gophers (3–3) at UCLA Bruins (1–4) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Golden Gophers	0	0	14	7	21
Bruins	7	3	0	7	17

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

See also: 2024 Maryland Terrapins football team

Maryland Terrapins (4–3) vs Minnesota Golden Gophers (4–3) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Terrapins	0	10	0	13	23
Golden Gophers	21	13	7	7	48

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

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	3	4	Total
Golden Gophers	3	10	3	9	25
No. 24 Fighting Illini	0	10	0	7	17

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

See also: 2024 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team

Minnesota Golden Gophers (6–3) at Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4–4) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Golden Gophers	9	0	7	3	19
Scarlet Knights	7	7	0	12	26

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), Michael Robinson (analyst), and Caroline Pineda (sideline)

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)

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	3	4	Total
No. 4 Nittany Lions	0	16	7	3	26
Golden Gophers	7	12	3	3	25

at Huntington Bank Stadium • Minneapolis, Minnesota

• Date: November 23
• Game time: 2:30 p.m.
• Game weather: 40 °F (4 °C), cloudy
• Game attendance: 44,266
• Referee: Chris Coyle
• TV announcers (CBS): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (analyst), and Jenny Dell (sideline reporter)
• GopherSports.com box score

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)

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	3	4	Total
Golden Gophers	7	7	7	3	24
Badgers	0	0	7	0	7

at Camp Randall Stadium • Madison, Wisconsin

• Date: November 29
• Game time: 11:00 a.m.
• Game weather: Cloudy, 22 °F (−6 °C); Wind: W 17 mph
• Game attendance: 76,059
• Referee: Bryan Banks
• TV announcers (CBS): Tom McCarthy (play-by-play), Jay Feely (analyst), and Tiffany Blackmon (sideline)
• GopherSports.com box score

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)

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	3	4	Total
Golden Gophers	0	21	0	3	24
Hokies	7	3	0	0	10

at Bank of America Stadium • Charlotte, North Carolina

• Date: Friday, January 3, 2025
• Game time: 6:30 p.m. CST
• Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 41 °F (5 °C) • Wind: 10 mph (16 km/h) west
• Game attendance: 31,927
• Referee: Jason Autrey
• TV announcers (ESPN/Bowl Season Radio): Matt Barrie (play-by-play), Aaron Murray (analyst), and Harry Lyles Jr. (sideline)/Jim Szoke (play-by-play), John Denton (analyst), and Molly Cotten (sideline)

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	35:24	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

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. McWilliams  Fr QB 6 Max Shikenjanski  Fr WR 7 Tyler Williams  Fr RB 8 Jaren Mangham  GS WR 9 Daniel Jackson GS WR 11 Elijah Spencer Sr WR 12 Jalen Smith Fr WR 13 Kristen Hoskins  So QB 14 Dylan Wittke  Fr WR 15 Kenric Lanier II  Fr QB 16 Max Brosmer GS WR 17 Cade Conzemius  So WR 18 Donielle Hayes  Fr TE 19 Pierce Walsh  Fr QB 21 Jeremiah Finaly Fr RB 22 Jaydon Wright Fr RB 24 Marcus Major  GS RB 25 Cortez LeGrant  Fr RB 26 Fame Ijeboi Fr RB 27 Jordan Nubin  Jr RB 33 Kaeden Johnson Fr RB 40 Zander Rockow  Fr OL 50 Nathan Roy Fr OL 52 Spencer Alvarez  So OL 55 Jerome Williams  Fr OL 56 Brett Carroll Fr OL 58 Jackson Hunter  Jr OL 59 Tony Nelson  So OL 60 Phillip Daniels  Fr OL 65 Greg Johnson So OL 69 Aireontae Ersery  Sr OL 70 Aluma Nkele  Jr OL 71 Martes Lewis  Sr OL 75 Tyler Cooper  GS OL 76 Reese Tripp  Fr OL 77 Quinn Carroll GS OL 78 Ashton Beers  So WR 80 Quentin Redding  Jr TE 82 Julian Johnson Fr TE 83 Sam Peters  Fr TE 84 Jack DiSano  So TE 85 Frank Bierman  Sr TE 86 Jameson Geers  Jr TE 87 Nick Kallerup  GS TE 88 Jacob Simpson Fr TE 89 Nathan Jones  So	Defense Pos. # 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 LeCaptain  GS DB 36 Jackson Powers  Fr DL 42 Jack Hawkinson  Jr LB 43 Eli Mau  Jr LB 44 Tyler Stolsky  So LB 45 Cody Lindenberg  Sr LB 46 Lucas Finnessy  Sr DL 47 Hayden Schwartz  So LB 48 Mason Carrier Fr LB 49 Matt Kingsbury  Fr DL 52 Luther McCoy  Jr DL 55 Jaylin Hicks Fr DL 87 Martin Owusu  Fr DL 89 Nate Becker  Jr DL 91 Deven Eastern  Jr DL 92 Danny Striggow GS DL 93 Riley Sunram Fr DL 94 Mo Saine Fr DL 95 Sam Macy Fr DL 96 Logan Richter  GS DL 97 Jalen Logan-Redding  Sr DL 98 Adam Kissayi Fr DL 99 Theorin Randle  Fr	Special teams Pos. # 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 P. J. Fleck Coordinators/assistant coaches Greg Harbaugh Jr. (co-offensive coordinator / quarterbacks) Matt Simon (co-offensive coordinator / wide receivers) Corey Hetherman (defensive coordinator / linebackers) Nick Monroe (co-defensive coordinator / cornerbacks) Bob Ligashesky (special teams coordinator) Danny Collins (safeties / pass game coordinator) Brian Callahan (run game coordinator / offensive line) Winston DeLattiboudere (defensive line) Nic McKissic-Luke (running backs) Eric Koehler (tight ends) Gerrit Chernoff (general manager) Dan Nichol (head strength & conditioning) Norries Wilson (director of player development) Mariano Sori-Marin (nickelbacks / assistant linebackers) Legend (C) Team captain (S) Suspended (I) Ineligible Injured Redshirt Roster Last update: June 20, 2024

Notes

1. He enrolled at Minnesota, but entered the transfer portal prior to 2024 season and committed to Old Dominion. ^{[1] [2]}
2. Varner enrolled at Minnesota, but re-entered the transfer portal prior to the 2024 season. ^{[18] [19]}
3. 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. He does not appear in the official roster anymore. ^[60]

References

1. "Gophers receiver Dallas Sims entering transfer portal". SI.com. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
2. @dallassims12 (May 1, 2024). "Please respect my decision" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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