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Everything you need to know about University of Minnesota athletics

Minneapolis, Minnesota
Est. 1851
54,955 students

Varsity Sports

22 varsity programs competing at the highest level

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Football
Men's
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Basketball
Men's
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Basketball
Women's
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Baseball
Men's
⚽
Soccer
Men's
⚽
Soccer
Women's
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Swimming & Diving
Men's
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Swimming & Diving
Women's
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Cross Country
Men's
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Cross Country
Women's
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Golf
Men's
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Golf
Women's
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Tennis
Men's
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Tennis
Women's
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Track & Field
Men's
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Track & Field
Women's
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Volleyball
Women's
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Softball
Women's
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Field Hockey
Women's
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Wrestling
Men's
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Gymnastics
Women's
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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

  • β€’Ski-U-Mah chant
  • β€’Paul Bunyan's Axe rivalry
  • β€’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

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Bronko Nagurski

Football β€’ 1927-29

Pro Football Hall of Famer
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Carl Eller

Football β€’ 1961-63

Pro Football Hall of Famer
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Tony Dungy

Football β€’ 1973-76

Super Bowl-winning head coach
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Kevin McHale

Basketball β€’ 1976-80

NBA Hall of Famer
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Bruce Smith

Basketball β€’ 1939-41

Only three-time Big Ten Player of the Year in basketball history

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