Minnesota Golden Gophers (@GopherFootball)
P. J. Fleck (9th year) (65-44)
Record: 8 - 5 (5 - 4) | Proj: 8 - 6 (#61) | SOS: (#55)
Roster | Injuries | '26 Portals | '26 Croots | Map
Record: 8 - 5 (5 - 4) | Proj: 8 - 6 (#61) | SOS: (#55)
| Minnesota's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Thu 8/28 | Minnesota vs Buffalo | -16.5 | 45.5 | W 23 - 10 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/6 | Minnesota vs Northwestern State | -43.0 | 50.5 | W 66 - 0 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | Minnesota at California | -3.0 | 41.5 | L 14 - 27 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/27 | Minnesota vs Rutgers | -3.5 | 51.5 | W 31 - 28 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/4 | Minnesota at Ohio State | +23.5 | 42.5 | L 3 - 42 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/11 | Minnesota vs Purdue | -7.5 | 49.5 | W 27 - 20 | U | N | |
| Fri 10/17 | Minnesota vs Nebraska | +7.0 | 47.5 | W 24 - 6 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/25 | Minnesota at Iowa | +7.5 | 39.5 | L 3 - 41 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/1 | Minnesota vs Michigan State | -4.5 | 44.5 | W 23 - 20 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Fri 11/14 | Minnesota at Oregon | +26.5 | 45.5 | L 13 - 42 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/22 | Minnesota vs Northwestern | +4.0 | 41.0 | L 35 - 38 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/29 | Minnesota vs Wisconsin | +2.5 | 38.5 | W 17 - 7 | U | Y | |
| Fri 12/26 | Minnesota vs New Mexico | -1.5 | 44.5 | W 20 - 17 | U | Y | |
Record Prediction: 7.5 - 5.5 #61
Schedule Rating: #55
Record: 8 - 5( B1G: 5 - 4)
Spread Record 5 - 8 - 0 | O/U 6 - 7
Future 2026 Schedule
| Minnesota's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Thu 8/29 | Minnesota vs North Carolina | +2.0 | 52.5 | L 17 - 19 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/7 | Minnesota vs Rhode Island | -27.5 | 47.5 | W 48 - 0 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/14 | Minnesota vs Nevada | -17.5 | 44.5 | W 27 - 0 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/21 | Minnesota vs Iowa | +3.0 | 34.5 | L 14 - 31 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/28 | Minnesota at Michigan | +10.5 | 34.5 | L 24 - 27 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/5 | Minnesota vs USC | +8.5 | 45.5 | W 24 - 17 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/12 | Minnesota at UCLA | -3.5 | 39.0 | W 21 - 17 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/26 | Minnesota vs Maryland | -6.0 | 45.0 | W 48 - 23 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/2 | Minnesota at Illinois | -2.5 | 47.0 | W 25 - 17 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/9 | Minnesota at Rutgers | -6.5 | 44.5 | L 19 - 26 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/23 | Minnesota vs Penn State | +11.0 | 45.0 | L 25 - 26 | O | Y | |
| Fri 11/29 | Minnesota at Wisconsin | -1.5 | 40.5 | W 24 - 7 | U | Y | |
| Fri 1/3 | Minnesota vs Virginia Tech | -10.0 | 43.5 | W 24 - 10 | U | Y | |
2024 Record: 8 - 5 (B1G: 5 - 4)
Spread Record 10 - 2 - 1 | O/U 6 - 7
Played: 3 Elite, 0 Good, 3 Avg, 3 Bad, 2 Poor
Future: 0 Elite, 0 Good, 0 Avg, 1 Bad, 0Poor
2026 class: 226 points #28
2025 class: 201 points #50
2024 class: 212 points #36
2023 class: 201 points #44
2022 class: 189 points #49
Average Class Ranking: #41
Average Recruiting Points: 206
2025 class: 201 points #50
2024 class: 212 points #36
2023 class: 201 points #44
2022 class: 189 points #49
Average Class Ranking: #41
Average Recruiting Points: 206
Four Year Crootin Profile
Consistent Average P4
4 Year Class: #44 - Best: #36 Worst: #50
CFB Crootin Averages
Big Ten Class: 227 #34
Power 4 Class: 225 #34
FBS Class: 179 #69
Consistent Average P4
4 Year Class: #44 - Best: #36 Worst: #50
CFB Crootin Averages
Big Ten Class: 227 #34
Power 4 Class: 225 #34
FBS Class: 179 #69
2021 class: 199 points #37
2020 class: 199 points #38
2019 class: 194 points #45
2018 class: 207 points #38
2017 class: 171 points #59
Average Class Ranking: #43
Average Recruiting Points: 194
2020 class: 199 points #38
2019 class: 194 points #45
2018 class: 207 points #38
2017 class: 171 points #59
Average Class Ranking: #43
Average Recruiting Points: 194
2025 Portal Class #25 - 22 players, 87 Avg
2024 Portal Class #55 - 7 players, 87 Avg
2023 Portal Class #40 - 11 players, 87 Avg
2022 Portal Class #40 - 8 players, 86 Avg
Transfer Portal Classes
Portal Data only 2022 forward
Portal Data only 2022 forward
Offensive Coordinator Greg Harbaugh Jr. (been OC for 3 years)
(Tr) - new transfer in 2025
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Lindsey | 246 | 389 | 63% | 2382 | 18 | 6 | 6.1 |
| Max Shikenjanski | 4 | 5 | 80% | 80 | 1 | 0 | 16.0 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Taylor | 143 | 670 | 4 | 4.7 | 71 |
| Fame Ijeboi | 97 | 441 | 2 | 4.5 | 49 |
| Grant Washington | 21 | 132 | 0 | 6.3 | 16 |
| Cameron Davis (Tr) | 35 | 111 | 2 | 3.2 | 14 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemeke Brockington | 46 | 484 | 4 | 10.5 | 24 |
| Javon Tracy (Tr) | 37 | 454 | 6 | 12.3 | 45 |
| Jalen Smith | 28 | 419 | 4 | 15.0 | 78 |
| Darius Taylor | 34 | 245 | 0 | 7.2 | 40 |
Defensive Coordinator Corey Hetherman (in his second season)
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maverick Baranowski | 102 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Devon Williams | 89 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Koi Perich | 82 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Kerry Brown | 56 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Smith | 38 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 3 |
| Karter Menz | 32 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| Jaxon Howard | 29 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Maverick Baranowski | 102 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Nestor (Tr) | 50 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Kerry Brown | 56 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Anthony Smith | 38 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 3 |
Returning Production
Overall Returning Production: 62% #36
Offense Returning Production: 50% #83
Defense Returning Production: 73% #9
Overall Returning Production: 62% #36
Offense Returning Production: 50% #83
Defense Returning Production: 73% #9
Transfer Portal
2025 Portal Class #25
22 Commits, 86.7 Avg Rating
25% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 21% TY
2025 Portal Class #25
22 Commits, 86.7 Avg Rating
25% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 21% TY
Team Talent
2025 Talent Rating: 928.00 #19
Offense Talent #29 | Defense Talent #25
2024 #1 | 2023 #1 | 2022 #50 | 2021 #43
2025 Talent Rating: 928.00 #19
Offense Talent #29 | Defense Talent #25
2024 #1 | 2023 #1 | 2022 #50 | 2021 #43
2025 - 2022 Records
2025 Record: 8 - 5
2025 Conf Record: 5 - 4
Spread: 5 - 8 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 7
2024 Record: 8 - 5
2024 Conf Record: 5 - 4
Spread: 10 - 2 - 1 | Totals: 6 - 7
2023 Record: 6 - 7
2023 Conf Record: 3 - 6
Spread: 4 - 9 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 7
2022 Record: 9 - 4
2022 Conf Record: 5 - 4
Spread: 7 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 8
Four Year Record: 31 - 21
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 26 - 25 - 1
Four Year Conference Record: 18 - 18
2025 Record: 8 - 5
2025 Conf Record: 5 - 4
Spread: 5 - 8 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 7
2024 Record: 8 - 5
2024 Conf Record: 5 - 4
Spread: 10 - 2 - 1 | Totals: 6 - 7
2023 Record: 6 - 7
2023 Conf Record: 3 - 6
Spread: 4 - 9 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 7
2022 Record: 9 - 4
2022 Conf Record: 5 - 4
Spread: 7 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 8
Four Year Record: 31 - 21
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 26 - 25 - 1
Four Year Conference Record: 18 - 18
2021 - 2018 Records
2021 Record: 9 - 4
2021 Conf Record: 6 - 3
Spread: 8 - 4 - 1 | Totals: 6 - 7
2020 Record: 3 - 4
2020 Conf Record: 3 - 4
Spread: 4 - 3 - 0 | Totals: 3 - 4
2019 Record: 11 - 2
2019 Conf Record: 7 - 2
Spread: 8 - 4 - 1 | Totals: 9 - 4
2018 Record: 7 - 6
2018 Conf Record: 3 - 6
Spread: 8 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 7
Eight Year Record: 61 - 37
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 54 - 41 - 3
Eight Year Conference Record: 42 - 33
2021 Record: 9 - 4
2021 Conf Record: 6 - 3
Spread: 8 - 4 - 1 | Totals: 6 - 7
2020 Record: 3 - 4
2020 Conf Record: 3 - 4
Spread: 4 - 3 - 0 | Totals: 3 - 4
2019 Record: 11 - 2
2019 Conf Record: 7 - 2
Spread: 8 - 4 - 1 | Totals: 9 - 4
2018 Record: 7 - 6
2018 Conf Record: 3 - 6
Spread: 8 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 7
Eight Year Record: 61 - 37
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 54 - 41 - 3
Eight Year Conference Record: 42 - 33
| Minnesota Recent Bowl History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
| 2025 | Rate Bowl | Minnesota vs New Mexico | -1.5 | 44.5 | W 20 - 17 |
| 2024 | Mayo Bowl | Minnesota vs Virginia Tech | -10.0 | 43.5 | W 24 - 10 |
| 2023 | Lane Bowl | Minnesota vs Bowling Green | -2.5 | 45.0 | W 30 - 24 |
| 2022 | Pinstripe Bowl | Minnesota vs Syracuse | -10.5 | 45.0 | W 28 - 20 |
| 2021 | Rate Bowl | Minnesota vs West Virginia | -5.0 | 44.5 | W 18 - 6 |
| 2019 | Outback Bowl | Minnesota vs Auburn | +7.0 | 54.0 | W 31 - 24 |
| 2018 | Lane Bowl | Minnesota vs Georgia Tech | +5.5 | 57.0 | W 34 - 10 |
| 2016 | Holiday Bowl | Minnesota vs Washington State | +5.5 | 61.0 | W 17 - 12 |
| 2015 | Lane Bowl | Minnesota vs Central Michigan | -6.0 | W 21 - 14 | |
Power Ranking Stats (2025)
More Stats (2025)
Overall Stats (2025)
Run Game Stats (2025)
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Expl | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Expl | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | .13 (94) | 1.2 (99) | 40% (101) | 3.79 (60) | 30.7 (31) | 40% | 43% | .2 (97) | 1.27 (74) | 45% (113) | 3.84 (84) | 26.7 (17) |
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Expl | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Expl | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | .2 (64) | 1.17 (122) | 45% (39) | 4.38 (27) | 28.6 (78) | 45% | 90% | .08 (16) | 1.16 (19) | 39% (35) | 3.32 (23) | 29.1 (72) |
More Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | 29:23 | 17.1 | 40% | 43% | 3.8 | 31 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 7.1 | 3 | 2 |
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | 29:13 | 18.5 | 45% | 90% | 4.5 | 35.6 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 4.4 | 1.8 | 2 |
Overall Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Offense | 13 | 23 | 30.1 | 8.3 | 39.9% (101) | 3.79 (60) | 0.7 | 17 | 293 | 103 | 190 | 3.6 | 41% (126) | 57% (11) | 39% (110) | 41% (77) | 16% (74) | .13 (94) |
| 2025 Defense | 13 | 22.9 | 13 | 38 | 45.2% (113) | 3.84 (84) | 1.2 | - | - | - | - | - | 46% (19) | 53% (119) | 43% (82) | 47% (124) | 18% (29) | .2 (97) |
| Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 13 | 26.2 | 29 | 22.6 | 44.9% (39) | 4.38 (27) | 0.8 | 19 | 307 | 103 | 204 | 3.7 | 44% (111) | 56% (25) | 44% (65) | 46% (29) | 16% (71) | .2 (64) |
| 2024 Defense | 13 | 16.9 | 16.6 | 18.8 | 38.9% (35) | 3.32 (23) | 1.5 | - | - | - | - | - | 50% (63) | 50% (71) | 36% (8) | 42% (80) | 19% (18) | .08 (16) |
Run Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Offense | 13 | 41% (126) | 39% (110) | 28.8 | 103.5 | 3.6 | 15 (88) | .02 (116) | 2.62 (123) | 73% (61) | 9% (44) | 0.89 (105) |
| 2025 Defense | 13 | 46% (19) | 43% (82) | - | - | - | - | .14 (92) | 2.86 (63) | 73% (81) | 13% (6) | 0.98 (84) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 13 | 44% (111) | 44% (65) | 28.2 | 102.9 | 3.7 | 17 (84) | .11 (80) | 2.7 (119) | 73% (69) | 10% (80) | 0.88 (113) |
| 2024 Defense | 13 | 50% (63) | 36% (8) | - | - | - | - | .02 (19) | 2.71 (22) | 74% (69) | 9% (90) | 0.95 (50) |
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Offense | 13 | 57% (11) | 41% (77) | 19.3 | 30.7 | 189.9 | 6.2 | 9.8 | 19 (61) | 7 (34) | .22 (82) | 1.4 (121) | 33% (96) | 28% (94) | .2 (111) | 7% (114) | 1.8 (126) |
| 2025 Defense | 13 | 53% (119) | 47% (124) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 (38) | .25 (73) | 1.5 (35) | 30% (102) | 36% (129) | .42 (122) | 5% (122) | 2 (54) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 13 | 56% (25) | 46% (29) | 19.5 | 29.2 | 204.1 | 7 | 10.5 | 18 (68) | 5 (6) | .27 (58) | 1.4 (129) | 30% (46) | 31% (80) | .32 (76) | 6% (70) | 2 (75) |
| 2024 Defense | 13 | 50% (71) | 42% (80) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 16 (10) | .15 (27) | 1.3 (6) | 33% (43) | 26% (16) | .15 (10) | 10% (1) | 1.8 (20) |
Team Notes
(11/30) CB J Nestor was incredible vs Iowa, Does he return? ❌
(11/16) Gophers historically bad road season, L2 at home ❌
(11/2) Outgained & outplayed by Mich St, Def torched ❌
(10/27) Off horrific vs Iowa, 133 yds, 24 rushing, 3 TOs. ❌
(10/18) Def dominated Neb w/ 9 sacks, held to 213 yds ❌
(10/18) RB D Taylor breakout game, 148 yds, 6.2 ypc ❌
(9/14) Rush Off disappointing, Red Zone issues hurt ❌
(8/29) QB Lindsey, RB Taylor as good as advertised ❌
(5/26) Portal DE J Howard (LSU) a pot. gamewrecker ❌
(5/23) Safeties Perich & Brown a top duo in CFB ❌
(5/2) S Koi Perch #2 via PFF, only a Soph, 5 Ints ❌
(4/17) QB RFr Drake Lindsey starter? Pryon in portal ❌
(4/7) OL 2/5 back, bad LY. 3 exp'd P4 portals added ❌
(3/31) RB Taylor back, add Turner (Marsh). Looks great ❌
(3/19) WR rebuild. 3 portal adds. Improved, how much? ❌
(3/19) Def v good and return a lot. New DE/CB needs ❌
(11/30) CB J Nestor was incredible vs Iowa, Does he return? ❌
(11/16) Gophers historically bad road season, L2 at home ❌
(11/2) Outgained & outplayed by Mich St, Def torched ❌
(10/27) Off horrific vs Iowa, 133 yds, 24 rushing, 3 TOs. ❌
(10/18) Def dominated Neb w/ 9 sacks, held to 213 yds ❌
(10/18) RB D Taylor breakout game, 148 yds, 6.2 ypc ❌
(9/14) Rush Off disappointing, Red Zone issues hurt ❌
(8/29) QB Lindsey, RB Taylor as good as advertised ❌
(5/26) Portal DE J Howard (LSU) a pot. gamewrecker ❌
(5/23) Safeties Perich & Brown a top duo in CFB ❌
(5/2) S Koi Perch #2 via PFF, only a Soph, 5 Ints ❌
(4/17) QB RFr Drake Lindsey starter? Pryon in portal ❌
(4/7) OL 2/5 back, bad LY. 3 exp'd P4 portals added ❌
(3/31) RB Taylor back, add Turner (Marsh). Looks great ❌
(3/19) WR rebuild. 3 portal adds. Improved, how much? ❌
(3/19) Def v good and return a lot. New DE/CB needs ❌
Overall
Power Rating #64 | SP+ Rating #70
Performance Grade #60
Special Teams Grade #1
Record Prediction 7.5 - 5.5 #61
Record vs Spread: 5 - 8 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 7
5 Year Profile: Declining Below Avg P4
'25 Profile: Down to Top G5
Power Rating #64 | SP+ Rating #70
Performance Grade #60
Special Teams Grade #1
Record Prediction 7.5 - 5.5 #61
Record vs Spread: 5 - 8 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 7
5 Year Profile: Declining Below Avg P4
'25 Profile: Down to Top G5
Offense
Power #62 | SP+ #92 | Grade #53
Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 41%
Off Success #101 | Explosivness #99
Rush Grade #66 | Pass Grade #57
Rush Success #110 | Explosiveness #105
Pass Success #77 | Explosiveness #121
Run Block #41 | Pass Block #54
OL YDS #123 | Stuff Rate #94
Scoring Zone Off: #60
Power #62 | SP+ #92 | Grade #53
Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 41%
Off Success #101 | Explosivness #99
Rush Grade #66 | Pass Grade #57
Rush Success #110 | Explosiveness #105
Pass Success #77 | Explosiveness #121
Run Block #41 | Pass Block #54
OL YDS #123 | Stuff Rate #94
Scoring Zone Off: #60
Defense
Power #63 | SP+ #44 | Grade #89
Def Success #113 | Explosivness #74
Rush Success #82 | Explosiveness #84
Tackling #86 | Run Def #82
Pass Success #124 | Explosiveness #35
Pass Rush #93 | Coverage #95
F7 Havoc #6 | DB Havoc #122
DL YDS #63 | Def Stuff Rate #55
Scoring Zone Def #84
Power #63 | SP+ #44 | Grade #89
Def Success #113 | Explosivness #74
Rush Success #82 | Explosiveness #84
Tackling #86 | Run Def #82
Pass Success #124 | Explosiveness #35
Pass Rush #93 | Coverage #95
F7 Havoc #6 | DB Havoc #122
DL YDS #63 | Def Stuff Rate #55
Scoring Zone Def #84
Roster
Team Talent #19 Blue Chips: 8% #44
Offense Talent #29 Defense Talent #25
Crootin: '25 Class #28 - 4 YR Class: #44
Profile: Consistent Average P4
Portal Class #25 - 22 players, 87 Avg
25% of Roster from Portal, 21% TY
65 New Players, 62% of '25 Roster #85
Team Talent #19 Blue Chips: 8% #44
Offense Talent #29 Defense Talent #25
Crootin: '25 Class #28 - 4 YR Class: #44
Profile: Consistent Average P4
Portal Class #25 - 22 players, 87 Avg
25% of Roster from Portal, 21% TY
65 New Players, 62% of '25 Roster #85
Scoring & Records
Scoring: 23 - 22.9 | Scoring Margin: (0.1)
Home: 30 - 13 (17.1) | Road: 8 - 38 (-29.7)
OC: Greg Harbaugh Jr. - been OC for 3 years
DC: Corey Hetherman - in his second season
2025 Record: 8 - 5 (5 - 8 - 0) (B1G: 5 - 4)
2024 Record: 8 - 5 (10 - 2 - 1) (B1G: 5 - 4)
2023 Record: 6 - 7 (4 - 9 - 0) (B1G: 3 - 6)
4 Yr Record: (31 - 21) | 8 Yr Record: (61 - 37)
Scoring: 23 - 22.9 | Scoring Margin: (0.1)
Home: 30 - 13 (17.1) | Road: 8 - 38 (-29.7)
OC: Greg Harbaugh Jr. - been OC for 3 years
DC: Corey Hetherman - in his second season
2025 Record: 8 - 5 (5 - 8 - 0) (B1G: 5 - 4)
2024 Record: 8 - 5 (10 - 2 - 1) (B1G: 5 - 4)
2023 Record: 6 - 7 (4 - 9 - 0) (B1G: 3 - 6)
4 Yr Record: (31 - 21) | 8 Yr Record: (61 - 37)
Notes
CB J Nestor was incredible vs Iowa, Does he return?
This program is awful on road. Study why
Gophers historically bad road season, L2 at home
Outgained & outplayed by Mich St, Def torched
Off horrific vs Iowa, 133 yds, 24 rushing, 3 TOs.
Def dominated Neb w/ 9 sacks, held to 213 yds
RB D Taylor breakout game, 148 yds, 6.2 ypc
Rush Off disappointing, Red Zone issues hurt
RB1 D Taylor doubtful for Cal (leg inj)
QB Lindsey, RB Taylor as good as advertised
CB J Nestor was incredible vs Iowa, Does he return?
This program is awful on road. Study why
Gophers historically bad road season, L2 at home
Outgained & outplayed by Mich St, Def torched
Off horrific vs Iowa, 133 yds, 24 rushing, 3 TOs.
Def dominated Neb w/ 9 sacks, held to 213 yds
RB D Taylor breakout game, 148 yds, 6.2 ypc
Rush Off disappointing, Red Zone issues hurt
RB1 D Taylor doubtful for Cal (leg inj)
QB Lindsey, RB Taylor as good as advertised
'25 Offense
Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 41%
Poor Offense Success Rate of 40%
Poor Offensive Explosiveness
Avg in Scoring Position 3.79 PPO
Awful Run Success 39%
Bad Pass Success 41%
Great Offensive Turnovers
Avg OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Poor 1st/2nd Down Success 67%
Poor when off Schedule 28%
Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 41%
Poor Offense Success Rate of 40%
Poor Offensive Explosiveness
Avg in Scoring Position 3.79 PPO
Awful Run Success 39%
Bad Pass Success 41%
Great Offensive Turnovers
Avg OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Poor 1st/2nd Down Success 67%
Poor when off Schedule 28%
'25 Defense
Avg DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 45%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.84 PPO
Bad Run Def Success 43%
Awful Pass Def Success 47%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Good at Forcing Turnovers
Great Penalty Team, Bad Field Position
Poor 1st/2nd Down Success 70%
Awful when Opp is off Schedule 36%
Avg DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 45%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.84 PPO
Bad Run Def Success 43%
Awful Pass Def Success 47%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Good at Forcing Turnovers
Great Penalty Team, Bad Field Position
Poor 1st/2nd Down Success 70%
Awful when Opp is off Schedule 36%
Returning Prod
MINN lost their '24 starting QB (3%) #129
Returning Production: 62% #36
Offense: 50% #83 | Defense: 73% #9
OL Prod: 70% #34, 2 clear starters
OL Snaps: 3160 #52 | From Portal: 1500 #22
Rush Prod: 100% #1 | Rec Prod: 63% #42
Def Front Seven: 68% - Secondary: 43%
Vegas Preseason Win Total: 6.5 - 5.5
MINN lost their '24 starting QB (3%) #129
Returning Production: 62% #36
Offense: 50% #83 | Defense: 73% #9
OL Prod: 70% #34, 2 clear starters
OL Snaps: 3160 #52 | From Portal: 1500 #22
Rush Prod: 100% #1 | Rec Prod: 63% #42
Def Front Seven: 68% - Secondary: 43%
Vegas Preseason Win Total: 6.5 - 5.5
4 Year Overall
2025 SP+ Overall: #70 - Power Rating: #64
2024 SP+ Overall: #27 - Power Rating: #32
2023 SP+ Overall: #69 - Power Rating: #88
2022 SP+ Overall: #16
2025 SP+ Overall: #70 - Power Rating: #64
2024 SP+ Overall: #27 - Power Rating: #32
2023 SP+ Overall: #69 - Power Rating: #88
2022 SP+ Overall: #16
4 Year Offense
2025 SP+ Offense: #92 - Power Rating: #62
2024 SP+ Offense: #79 - Power Rating: #37
2023 SP+ Offense: #105 - Power Rating: #108
2022 SP+ Offense: #90
2025 SP+ Offense: #92 - Power Rating: #62
2024 SP+ Offense: #79 - Power Rating: #37
2023 SP+ Offense: #105 - Power Rating: #108
2022 SP+ Offense: #90
4 Year Defense
2025 SP+ Defense: #44 - Power Rating: #63
2024 SP+ Defense: #11 - Power Rating: #14
2023 SP+ Defense: #37 - Power Rating: #99
2022 SP+ Defense: #5
2025 SP+ Defense: #44 - Power Rating: #63
2024 SP+ Defense: #11 - Power Rating: #14
2023 SP+ Defense: #37 - Power Rating: #99
2022 SP+ Defense: #5