Varsity Sports
22 varsity programs competing at the highest level
🏈
Football
Men's
🏀
Basketball
Men's
🏀
Basketball
Women's
⚾
Baseball
Men's
⚽
Soccer
Men's
⚽
Soccer
Women's
🏊
Swimming & Diving
Men's
🏊
Swimming & Diving
Women's
🏃
Cross Country
Men's
🏃
Cross Country
Women's
⛳
Golf
Men's
⛳
Golf
Women's
🎾
Tennis
Men's
🎾
Tennis
Women's
🏃
Track & Field
Men's
🏃
Track & Field
Women's
🏐
Volleyball
Women's
🥎
Softball
Women's
🏑
Field Hockey
Women's
🤼
Wrestling
Men's
🤸
Gymnastics
Women's
🚣
Rowing
Women's
Significant Milestones
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2026Football
2026 Rate Bowl Champions
Defeated New Mexico 20-17 in overtime
Golden Gophers Fan Zone
🦬Mascot
Goldy Gopher
Type: Gopher
Official Colors
Maroon
#7A0019
Gold
#FFCC33
School Info
LocationMinneapolis, Minnesota
Founded1851
Enrollment54,955
Fight Song
Minnesota Rouser
Minnesota, hats off to thee! To thy colors true we shall ever be.
Traditions
- •Ski-U-Mah chant
- •Paul Bunyan's Axe rivalry
- •Floyd of Rosedale trophy
Venues
Football Stadium
Huntington Bank Stadium
Basketball Arena
Williams Arena
Athlete Spotlights
Golden Gophers Athletes Who Recover Right
Hear from University of Minnesota athletes about their recovery journey
BN
Bronko Nagurski
Football • 1927-29
Pro Football Hall of FamerCE
Carl Eller
Football • 1961-63
Pro Football Hall of FamerTD
Tony Dungy
Football • 1973-76
Super Bowl-winning head coachKM
Kevin McHale
Basketball • 1976-80
NBA Hall of FamerBS
Bruce Smith
Basketball • 1939-41
Only three-time Big Ten Player of the Year in basketball history