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Minnesota Golden Gophers
Minnesota Golden Gophers athletic logo
UniversityUniversity of Minnesota
NicknameGolden Gophers
Team ColorsMaroon and Gold
Head CoachTim Brewster
LocationMinneapolis, MN
ConferenceBig Ten
NCAADivision I-A
StadiumH.H.H. Metrodome
MascotGoldy Gopher
WebsiteGopherSports.com/Football

The Minnesota Golden Gophers represent the University of Minnesota in NCAA's Division I-A college football, playing under the Big Ten Conference. The football program was established back in 1882 and has been a member of the Big 10 since its first inception in 1896. The Gophers consider the Wisconsin Badgers as its age old rivals as the teams have been battling each other every year but one, in 1906. The teams have faced each other in a total of 116 games, the most played in any college football rivalry in Division I-A. The Golden Gophers currently leads the series rivarly with 59 wins and 8 draws.

As a member of the Big 10 Conference, the Golden Gophers has had winning records from 1900-1919. The team has also taken home the national championship in six different occassions (1934,'35,'36,'40,'41,'60), with 18 conference championships, and 5 Postseason Bowl Game wins in 12 tries. Minnesota is also home to several notable football players, including 6 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees and 2 Canadian Football Hall of Fame inductees.

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Ranking

Year Record AP Rank Coach Rank
1936 7-1-0 1
1937 6-2-0 5
1938 6-2-0 10
1940 8-0-0 1
1941 8-0-0 1
1942 5-4-0 19
1948 7-2-0 16
1949 7-2-0 8
1954 7-2-0 20
1956 6-1-2 12 9
1960 8-2-0 1 1
1961 8-2-0 6 6
1962 6-2-1 10 10
1967 8-2-0 14
1968 6-4-0 18
1999 8-4-0 18 17
2003 10-3-0 20 17
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Scouting Report

Category Big Ten Rank Nat'l Rank
Scoring Offense 9 67
Scoring Defense 11 109
Total Offense 6 48
Total Defense 11 119
Turnover Margin 11 114
Pass Efficiency Defense 11 116
Kickoff Returns 3 24
Net Punting 9 74
Passing Offense 3 43
Passing Defense 11 115
Passing Efficiency 9 76
Punt Returns 10 112
Rushing Offense 7 48
Rushing Defense 11 114
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Championships

National Championships

  • 1934 - National Champions
  • 1935 - National Champions
  • 1936 - National Champions
  • 1940 - National Champions
  • 1941 - National Champions
  • 1960 - National Champions

Conference Championships

  • 1900 - Big Ten Conference Co-Champions
  • 1903 - Big Ten Conference Co-Champions
  • 1904 - Big Ten Conference Co-Champions
  • 1906 - Big Ten Conference Co-Champions
  • 1909 - Big Ten Conference Champions
  • 1910 - Big Ten Conference Co-Champions
  • 1911 - Big Ten Conference Champions
  • 1915 - Big Ten Conference Co-Champions
  • 1927 - Big Ten Conference Champions
  • 1933 - Big Ten Conference Champions
  • 1934 - Big Ten Conference Champions
  • 1935 - Big Ten Conference Co-Champions
  • 1937 - Big Ten Conference Champions
  • 1938 - Big Ten Conference Champions
  • 1940 - Big Ten Conference Champions
  • 1941 - Big Ten Conference Champions
  • 1960 - Big Ten Conference Co-Champions
  • 1967 - Big Ten Conference Co-Champions

Other National Championship Selections

  • 1936 Associated Press, Billingsley Report, Bob Royce, Century Football Index, College Football USA, Dickinson System, Dunkel System, Edward Litkenhous, George Trevor, Harry Frye, Helms Athletic Foundation, James Whalen, Jim Koger, Montgomery Full Season Championship, National Championship Foundation, Newsweek Magazine, Nutshell Sports Football Ratings, Poling System
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University of Minnesota Bowl History

Year Bowl Game Opponent Result Score
Dec 29, 2006 Insight Bowl Texas Tech L 41-44
Dec 30, 2005 Music City Bowl Virginia L 31-34
Dec 31, 2004 Music City Bowl Alabama W 20-16
Dec 31, 2003 Sun Bowl Oregon W 31-30
Dec 30, 2002 Music City Bowl Arkansas W 29-14
Dec 28, 2000 Micron PC Bowl North Carolina State L 30-38
Dec 31, 1999 Sun Bowl Oregon L 20-24
Dec 29, 1986 Liberty Bowl Tennessee L 14-21
Dec 21, 1985 Independence Bowl Clemson W 20-13
Dec 22, 1977 Hall Of Fame Classic Maryland L 7-17
Jan 01, 1962 Rose Bowl UCLA W 21-3
Jan 02, 1961 Rose Bowl Washington L 7-17
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Highlights

The Gophers hasn't had a golden season since 1967 when they finished the season 8-2 and captured the Big 10 Conference Championship. The team didn't have another 8 win season until 1999 when they had an 8-4 win-loss card. There were several bright moments for the Gophers in '99 including this come-from-behind, last-minute, upset victory over #2 ranked Penn State.
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Schedule

Minnesota Golden Gophers 2008 Games Schedule
Date Opponent Location Result
08.30.08 Northern Illinois Metrodome W, 31-27
09.06.08 Bowling Green Bowling Green, Oh. W, 42-17
09.13.08 Montana State Metrodome W, 35-23
09.20.08 Florida Atlantic Metrodome W, 37-3
09.27.08 #14 Ohio State Columbus, Oh. L, 21-34
10.04.08 Indiana Metrodome W, 16-7
10.11.08 Illinois Champaign, Ill. W, 27-20
10.25.08 Purdue West Lafayette, Ind. W, 17-6
11.01.08 Northwestern Metrodome L, 17-24
11.08.08 Michigan Metrodome
11.15.08 Wisconsin Madison, Wis.
11.22.08 Iowa Metrodome
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Roster

Minnesota Golden Gophers 2008 Roster
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown (Prev School)
1 Tramaine Brock FS 6-0 187 Jr. Long Beach, Miss. (Mississippi Gulf Coast)
2 Ryan Collado DB 5-9 170 So. Cincinnati, Ohio (Hills Christian )
3 Harold Howell DB 5-8 160 So. Jacksonville, Fla. (Mandarin)
4 Clint Brewster QB 6-1 195 RFr. Denver, Colo. (J.K. Mullen)
5 R.J. Buckner RB 5-11 205 So. Keller, Texas (Harvest Christian Academy)
7 Eric Decker WR 6-2 215 Jr. Cold Spring, Minn. (Rocori)
8 Adam Weber QB 6-3 220 So. Shoreview, Minn. (Mounds View)
9 David Pittman QB 5-11 185 Jr. Snellville, Ga. (Pasadena City College)
12 Damola Ogundipe RB 5-7 175 So. New Brighton, Minn. (Irondale)
13 Michael McKelton DB 5-10 185 Jr. Royal Palm Beach, Fla. (Royal Palm Beach)
14 Damien White WR 6-0 170 RFr. Culver City, Calif. (Culver City)
15 Jack Simmons TE 6-4 240 Sr. Libertyville, Ill. (Carmel)
16 Ben Kuznia WR 6-0 185 Jr. Olivia, Minn. (BOLD)
17 Tony Mortensen QB 6-3 230 Sr. Hutchinson, Minn. (Hutchinson)
19 Andrew Allison DB 5-10 180 Jr. Ladysmith, Wis. (Ladysmith)
19 Mike Maciejowski QB 6-3 215 Sr. Columbus, Ohio (Upper Arlington)
20 Justin Chatman Athlete 5-9 180 RFr. Mesquite, Texas (Horn)
20 Jay Thomas RB 6-0 195 Jr. Oakdale, Minn. (Tartan)
22 Duane Bennett RB 5-9 195 So. Fairview Heights, Ill. (O'Fallon Township)
24 Marcus Sherels WR 5-11 165 Jr. Rochester, Minn. (John Marshall)
27 Kyle Theret DB 5-11 185 So. Murrieta, Cal (J.K. Mullen High)
28 Kevin Mannion LB 6-2 215 Sr. Germantown, Wis. (Germantown)
30 Lee Campbell DE 6-3 250 Jr. Naples, Fla. (Gulf Coast)
32 Nathan Triplett LB 6-3 240 Jr. Maple Plain, Minn. (Delano)
33 Rex Sharpe LB 6-3 230 Jr. Fairfield, Ala. (Arizona Western)
34 Tyler Johnson RB 5-10 195 Jr. Fridley, Minn. (Concordia Academy)
34 Andre Tate' LB 6-2 210 RFr. Mendota Heights, Minn. (Henry Sibley)
35 Jon Hoese LB 6-2 200 So. Glencoe, Minn. (Glencoe-Silver Lake)
36 Joel Monroe K 5-11 190 Sr. Brooklyn Park, Minn. (Robbinsdale Cooper)
37 Eric Ellestad K 6-2 205 So. Brooklyn Park, Minn. (Armstrong)
38 Blake Haudan P 6-0 210 Jr. Toledo, Ohio (St. John's Jesuit)
38 Marcus Singletary DB 5-11 190 Jr. Hinesville, Ga. (Rainy River CC)
39 Nicholas Stommes DB 6-1 230 Jr. Owen, Wis. (Owen-Withee)
40 Nathan Tow-Arnett DB 6-0 200 Fr. Redwood Falls, Minn.
41 Justin Kucek P 6-0 200 Sr. Canfield, Ohio (Canfield)
42 Logan U'u LB 5-10 225 Jr. Oakland, Calif. (Laney College)
44 Deon Hightower LB 6-3 215 Sr. Arlington, Texas (Mansfield Summit)
45 Thomas Hennessey LB 5-11 215 Jr. Somerset, Wis. (Somerset)
47 Ryan Coleman LS 6-1 230 So. Brookfield, Wis. (Brookfield East)
48 Bryan Klitzke DB 6-1 185 RFr. Chippewa Falls, Wis. (Chippewa Falls)
48 Nick Tow-Arnett TE 6-4 250 Jr. Redwood Falls, Minn. (Redwood Valley)
49 Scott Jilek FS 5-11 205 So. Eden Prairie, Minn. (Eden Prairie)
50 Patrick Sveum LB 6-1 220 Jr. Rochester, Minn. (Century)
51 Eric Small DT 6-2 280 Jr. Naperville, Ill. (Joliet JC)
52 Jeff Tow-Arnett OG 6-2 275 Jr. Redwood Falls, Minn. (Redwood Valley)
53 D.J. Burris OC 6-2 280 So. Kenton, Ohio (Kenton)
55 Tony Strouth DT 6-0 240 RFr. Edina, Minn. (Edina)
56 Steve Davis LB 6-2 225 Sr. St. Louis, Mo. (McCluer North)
59 Steve Moore LB 6-2 230 Sr. Coon Rapids, Minn. (Blaine)
60 Ryan Wynn OL 6-5 240 RFr. Plymouth, Minn. (Maple Grove)
61 Trey Davis OL 6-2 275 RFr. Farmington, Minn. (Farmington )
63 Andy Brinkhaus OT 6-3 300 So. Bloomington, Minn. (Bloomington Jefferson)
66 Nedward Tavale OG 6-2 320 Jr. St. Paul, Minn. (Cretin-Derham Hall)
67 Nick Weber OG 6-6 300 Sr. Hastings, Minn. (Rochester CC)
68 Chris Bunders OL 6-3 305 RFr. Maple Grove, MN (Osseo)
71 Chris Mensen OL 6-5 255 Jr. Solon, Iowa (Solon)
73 Jason Meinke OT 6-5 270 Jr. Apple Valley, Minn. (Eastview)
74 Ryan Ruckdashel OG 6-5 275 Jr. Apple Valley, Minn. (Eastview)
75 Otis Hudson DT 6-5 300 Jr. Barrington, Ill. (Barrington)
76 Dominic Alford OT 6-3 315 So. Cleveland, Ohio (Shaker Heights)
77 Matt Carufel OL 6-5 295 Jr. Forest Lake, Minn. (Notre Dame)
78 Ryan Orton OL 6-4 265 RFr. Eden Prairie, Minn. (Eden Prairie)
81 Ralph Spry WR 5-11 175 So. Auburn, Ala. (Auburn)
84 Jimmy Thompson WR 6-1 180 RFr. Hayward, Wis. (Hayward)
87 Kyle Moore WR 6-1 180 RFr. St. Paul, Minn. (Cretin-Derham Hall)
88 Collin McGarry TE 6-4 230 So. Stillwater, Minn. (Stillwater)
89 Barrett Moen DT 6-3 270 Jr. Bloomington, Minn. (Jefferson)
90 Raymond Henderson DE 6-6 250 Jr. Oak Creek, Wis (Oak Creek)
91 William VanDeSteeg DE 6-4 255 Sr. Silver Lake, Minn. (Glencoe-Silver Lake)
92 William Brody DE 6-4 240 Sr. Garfield Heights, Ohio (Benedictine)
93 Derrick Onwuachi DE 6-5 250 Jr. Newhall, Calif. (College of the Canyons)
94 Willie Dyson LB 6-3 230 So. Ballwin, Mo (Kirkwood)
96 Curtis Hughes TE 6-4 240 So. Chicago, Ill. (Gwendolyn Brooks Prep)
96 Matt Stommes DT 6-7 270 Jr. Richmond, Minn. (Eden Valley-Watkins)
97 Anthony Jacobs DE 6-2 285 RFr. Northfield, Minn. (Northfield)
99 Garrett Brown DT 6-2 290 Jr. New Haven, Conn. (Fairfield College Prep)
Xzavian Brandon WR 6-3 185 Fr. Duluth, Ga. (Northview)
Terrell Combs Athlete 6-2 250 Fr. Lexington, Ky. (Bryan Station)
Keanon Cooper FS 6-0 200 Fr. Dallas, Texas (Skyline)
Tim Dandridge DB 6-1 180 Fr. Detroit, Mich. (Highland Park)
Jewhan Edwards DT 6-2 320 Fr. Philadelphia, Pa. (Roman Catholic)
DeLeon Eskridge RB 5-11 190 Fr. San Francisco, Calif. (Junipero Serra)
Ryan Grant Athlete 6-2 215 Fr. Eden Prairie, Minn. (Eden Prairie)
MarQueis Gray QB 6-4 215 Fr. Indianapolis, Ind. (Ben Davis)
Brandon Green WR 6-0 180 Fr. Chicago, Illinois (Robeson)
Vince Hill Athlete 6-0 190 Fr. Baltimore, Md. (Milford Academy)
Johnny Johnson Athlete 5-9 180 Fr. Chicago, Ill. (Robeson)
Brandon Kirksey DE 6-2 265 Fr. St. Louis, Mo. (Hazelwood East)
Eric Lair TE 6-3 210 Fr. Houston, Texas (Lamar)
Simoni Lawrence SS 6-1 205 Jr. Upper Darby, Pa. (Valley Forge Military)
Sam Maresh LB 6-3 235 Fr. Champlin, Minn. (Champlin Park)
Tim McGee DT 6-4 300 Jr. Columbia, S.C. (East Mississippi)
Cedric McKinley DE 6-5 250 Jr. Demopolis, Ala. (Mississippi Gulf Coast)
Da'Jon McKnight WR 6-3 200 Fr. Dallas, Texas (Skyline)
John Nance QB 6-4 185 Fr. St. Paul, Minn. (Cretin-Durham Hall)
Spencer Reeves LB 6-2 200 Fr. Dallas, Texas (Skyline)
Shady Salamon RB 5-10 185 Fr. South St. Paul, Minn. (Cretin-Durham Hall)
Traye Simmons DB 5-11 175 Jr. Marietta, Ga. (College of the Sequoias)
Brodrick Smith WR 6-3 200 Fr. Garden City, Kan. (Garden City)
Troy Stoudermire CB 5-10 185 Fr. Dallas, Texas (Skyline)
Gary Tinsley LB 6-1 220 Fr. Jacksonville, Fla. (First Coast)
Kevin Whaley RB 5-9 180 Fr. Virginia Beach, Va. (Salem)
D.L. Wilhite Athlete 6-4 235 Fr. Lexington, Ky. (Bryan Station)
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Coaches/Team Officials

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Notable Alumni in NFL

Minnesota Golden Gophers in NFL

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References

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External Links


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