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The 2022 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team represented the University of Minnesota during the 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Golden Gophers played their home games at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and competed as members of the Big Ten Conference. They were led by head coach P. J. Fleck, in his sixth season.
Quick Facts Minnesota Golden Gophers football, Pinstripe Bowl champion ...
| 2022 Minnesota Golden Gophers football | |
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Pinstripe Bowl champion | |
Pinstripe Bowl, W 28–20 vs. Syracuse | |
| Conference | Big Ten Conference |
| Record | 9–4 (5–4 Big Ten) |
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| Offensive coordinator | Kirk Ciarrocca (4th season) |
| Co-offensive coordinator | Matt Simon (3rd season) |
| Offensive scheme | Spread option |
| Defensive coordinator | Joe Rossi (5th season) |
| Co-defensive coordinator | Paul Haynes (1st season) |
| Base defense | 4–3 |
| Home stadium | Huntington Bank Stadium |
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| No. 3 Michigan xy$^ | 9 | – | 0 | 13 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 4 Ohio State ^ | 8 | – | 1 | 11 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 7 Penn State | 7 | – | 2 | 11 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maryland | 4 | – | 5 | 8 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Michigan State | 3 | – | 6 | 5 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Indiana | 2 | – | 7 | 4 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rutgers | 1 | – | 8 | 4 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Purdue xy | 6 | – | 3 | 8 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Illinois | 5 | – | 4 | 8 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Iowa | 5 | – | 4 | 8 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Minnesota | 5 | – | 4 | 9 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wisconsin | 4 | – | 5 | 7 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nebraska | 3 | – | 6 | 4 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Northwestern | 1 | – | 8 | 1 | – | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Championship: Michigan 43, Purdue 22 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| C | Center | CB | Cornerback | DB | Defensive back | DE | Defensive end[lower-alpha 1] | |||
| DL | Defensive lineman | DT | Defensive tackle | FB | Fullback | FS | Free safety | |||
| G | Guard[lower-alpha 2] | K | Kicker[lower-alpha 3] | KR | Kickoff returner | LB | Linebacker | |||
| LS | Long snapper | MLB | Middle linebacker[lower-alpha 4] | OT | Offensive tackle | OL | Offensive lineman | |||
| OLB | Outside linebacker[lower-alpha 1] | 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 |
- May sometimes be referred to as an edge rusher (EDGE)
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| Beanie Bishop | #9 | CB | 5'10 | 185 |  Junior |
Louisville, KY | Western Kentucky |
| Ryan Stapp | #22 | 6'0 | 175 | Junior | College Station, TX | Abilene Christian | |
| Jacob Lewis | #48 | K | 6'2 | 207 | Delaware, OH | Ball State | |
| Chuck Filiaga | #76 | OL | 6'6 | 330 | Graduate student | Aledo, TX | Michigan |
| Quinn Carroll | #77 | 6'6 | 310 | Edina, MN | Notre Dame | ||
| Darrell Jefferies | #90 | DL | 6'2 | 295 | Covington, GA | Clemson | |
| Kyler Baugh | #93 | 6'2 | 300 | Senior | Talihina, OK | Houston Baptist | |
| Lorenza Surgers | #99 | 6'5 | 275 | Graduate student | Cary, NC | Vanderbilt |
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2022 recruiting class
See also: American football positions, Glossary of American football, and Recruiting (college athletics)
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| Zach Evans RB |
Heath, Texas | Rockwall-Heath High School | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 205 lb (93 kg) | Jun 11, 2021 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 78 | ||||||
| Hayden Schwartz DT |
Jacksonville, Florida | The Bolles School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 245 lb (111 kg) | Dec 12, 2021 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 78 | ||||||
| Cade McConnell OL |
Choctaw, Oklahoma | Choctaw High School | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 300 lb (140 kg) | Dec 12, 2021 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 77 | ||||||
| Ike White WR |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Saint Frances Academy | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Jun 16, 2021 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 80 | ||||||
| Rhyland Kelly CB |
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | Clear Water Academy | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Jun 20, 2021 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 78 | ||||||
| Tariq Watson CB |
Gretna, Louisiana | Helen Cox High School | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | Jun 20, 2021 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 76 | ||||||
| Coleman Bryson S |
Waynesville, North Carolina | Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | Mar 21, 2021 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 76 | ||||||
| Maverick Baranowski LB |
Ponce Inlet, Florida | Spruce Creek High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | Dec 12, 2021 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 72 | ||||||
| Spencer Alvarez OT |
Columbia Heights, Minnesota | Columbia Heights High School | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 260 lb (120 kg) | Jun 10, 2021 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 72 | ||||||
| Trey Bixby DE |
Eden Prairie, Minnesota | Eden Prairie High School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 259 lb (117 kg) | Aug 13, 2020 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 80 | ||||||
| Anthony Smith DE |
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania | Shippensburg High School | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 280 lb (130 kg) | Jun 21, 2021 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 78 | ||||||
| Jacob Knuth QB |
Harrisburg, South Dakota | Harrisburg High School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 205 lb (93 kg) | Feb 27, 2021 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 78 | ||||||
| Aidan Gousby ATH |
Lehigh Acres, Florida | Lehigh Senior High School | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Jun 20, 2021 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 79 | ||||||
| Kristen Hoskins WR |
Alexandria, Minnesota | Alexandria High School | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | Feb 19, 2021 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 77 | ||||||
| Ashton Beers OL |
Slinger, Wisconsin | Slinger High School | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 300 lb (140 kg) | Dec 5, 2021 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 74 | ||||||
| Tony Nelson OT |
Tracy, Minnesota | Tracy-Milory-Balaton High School | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 280 lb (130 kg) | Mar 7, 2021 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 73 | ||||||
| Joey Gerlach LB |
Woodbury, Minnesota | Woodbury High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 205 lb (93 kg) | Nov 30, 2021 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 74 | ||||||
| Nathan Jones OT / TE |
Brock, Texas | Brock High School | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 235 lb (107 kg) | Oct 26, 2021 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 74 | ||||||
| Overall recruiting rankings: Rivals: 49 247Sports: 53 | ||||||
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Minnesota announced its 2022 football schedule on January 12, 2022.[1] The 2022 schedule will consist of seven home games and five away games in the regular season. The Gophers will host Big Ten foes Purdue, Rutgers, Northwestern, and Iowa and will travel to Michigan State, Illinois, Penn State, Nebraska, and Wisconsin.[2]
The Golden Gophers will host all of the three non-conference opponents, New Mexico State from the FBS Independents, Western Illinois from Division I FCS and Colorado from the Pac-12.
More information Date, Time ...
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| September 1 | 8:00 p.m. | New Mexico State* | BTN | W 38–0 | 44,012 | ||
| September 10 | 11:00 a.m. | Western Illinois* |
| BTN | W 62–10 | 43,859 | |
| September 17 | 2:30 p.m. | Colorado* |
| ESPN2 | W 49–7 | 42,101 | |
| September 24 | 2:30 p.m. | at Michigan State | BTN | W 34–7 | 74,587 | ||
| October 1 | 11:00 a.m. | Purdue | No. 21 |
| ESPN2 | L 10–20 | 48,288 |
| October 15 | 11:00 a.m. | at No. 24 Illinois | BTN | L 14–26 | 45,683 | ||
| October 22 | 6:30 p.m. | at No. 16 Penn State |
| ABC | L 17–45 | 109,813 | |
| October 29 | 1:30 p.m. | Rutgers |
| BTN | W 31–0 | 49,368 | |
| November 5 | 11:00 a.m. | at Nebraska | ESPN2 | W 20–13 | 86,284 | ||
| November 12 | 2:30 p.m. | Northwestern |
| BTN | W 31–3 | 41,686 | |
| November 19 | 3:00 p.m. | Iowa |
| FOX | L 10–13 | 45,816 | |
| November 26 | 2:30 p.m. | at Wisconsin | ESPN | W 23–16 | 75,728 | ||
| December 29 | 1:00 p.m. | vs. Syracuse* | ESPN | W 28–20 | 31,131 | ||
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New Mexico State
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| Aggies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Gophers | 7 | 17 | 14 | 0 | 38 |
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Western Illinois
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| Leathernecks | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
| Golden Gophers | 14 | 17 | 21 | 10 | 62 |
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Colorado
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| Buffaloes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Golden Gophers | 14 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 49 |
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See also: 2022 Colorado Buffaloes football team
At Michigan State
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| Golden Gophers | 14 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 34 |
| Spartans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
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Purdue
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| Boilermakers | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 20 |
| No. 21 Golden Gophers | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
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See also: 2022 Purdue Boilermakers football team
At No. 24 Illinois
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| Golden Gophers | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
| No. 24 Fighting Illini | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 26 |
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At No. 16 Penn State
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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| Golden Gophers | 3 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
| No. 16 Nittany Lions | 0 | 17 | 21 | 7 | 45 |
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Rutgers
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| Scarlet Knights | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Gophers | 0 | 14 | 0 | 17 | 31 |
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At Nebraska
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| Golden Gophers | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Cornhuskers | 10 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13 |
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See also: 2022 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team
Northwestern
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| Wildcats | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Golden Gophers | 7 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 31 |
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Iowa
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| Hawkeyes | 10 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13 |
| Golden Gophers | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
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See also: 2022 Iowa Hawkeyes football team
At Wisconsin
See also: 2022 Wisconsin Badgers football team
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| Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Golden Gophers | 7 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 23 |
| Badgers | 3 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 16 |
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Minnesota vs. Wisconsin – Game summary
at Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, Wisconsin
- Date: November 26, 2022
- Game time: 2:34 p.m.
- Game weather: 51 °F (11 °C) • Wind: SW at 15 miles per hour (24 km/h) • Weather: Sunny
- Game attendance: 75,728
- Referee: Michael Cannon
- TV announcers (ESPN): Brian Custer (play-by-play), Dustin Fox (analyst) and Lauren Sisler (sideline)
Vs. Syracuse (Pinstripe Bowl)
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| Orange | 0 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 20 |
| Golden Gophers | 0 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 28 |
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See also: 2022 Syracuse Orange football team and 2022 Pinstripe Bowl
Further information: 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings
- "Big Ten Releases Minnesota Golden Gopher's 2022 Football Schedule". Retrieved February 5, 2022.
- "2022 Minnesota Football Schedule". Retrieved February 5, 2022.