Minnesota Golden Gophers

The School

In 1851, the Minnesota Territorial Legislature and Governor Alexander Ramsey charter the University of Minnesota, seven years before Minnesota becomes a state. It would be another 31 years before the school fields a football team.

The Mascot

Minnesota was dubbed the "Gopher State" in 1857 after a satirical cartoon, depicting nine Gophers with the heads of local politicians pulling a locomotive, was published. In the 1930's, radio announcer Halsey Hall coined the term "Golden Gophers" in reference to the team's all-gold attire on the field.

At A Glance

Last Game

Next Game

PJ Fleck
743-549-44
18
7
Jan 04, 2025
Virginia Tech
24-10 W
Bank of America Stadium
No Games Scheduled

Season Summary

Team
The Team. The Team. The Team.