From Surf Wiki (app.surf) — the open knowledge base
2023 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team
| 2023 Minnesota Golden Gophers football |
|---|
| Big Ten Conference |
| 6–7 (3–6 Big Ten) |
| P. J. Fleck (7th season) |
| Matt Simon (4th season)Greg Harbaugh Jr. (1st season) |
| Multiple |
| Joe Rossi (6th season) |
| Nick Monroe (1st season) |
| 4–3 |
| Huntington Bank Stadium |
The 2023 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team represented the University of Minnesota in the West Division of the Big Ten Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Golden Gophers were led by P. J. Fleck in his seventh year as head coach. They played their home games at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The team was originally ineligible for a bowl game due to a losing record; however, they were awarded a berth due to having the highest Academic Progress Rating among 5–7 teams.
The Minnesota Golden Gophers football team drew an average home attendance of 48,453 in 2023.
| Date | Time | Opponent | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .mw-parser-output .tooltip-dotted{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}August 31 | 7:00 p.m. | Nebraska | Huntington Bank StadiumMinneapolis, MN (rivalry) | FOX | W 13–10 | 53,629 |
| September 9 | 6:30 p.m. | Eastern Michigan* | Huntington Bank StadiumMinneapolis, MN | BTN | W 25–6 | 48,101 |
| September 16 | 2:30 p.m. | at No. 20 North Carolina* | Kenan Memorial StadiumChapel Hill, NC | ESPN | L 13–31 | 45,151 |
| September 23 | 6:30 p.m. | at Northwestern | Ryan FieldEvanston, IL | BTN | L 34–37 OT | 20,148 |
| September 30 | 11:00 a.m. | Louisiana* | Huntington Bank StadiumMinneapolis, MN | BTN | W 35–24 | 46,843 |
| October 7 | 6:30 p.m. | No. 2 Michigan | Huntington Bank StadiumMinneapolis, MN (Little Brown Jug) | NBC | L 10–52 | 52,179 |
| October 21 | 2:30 p.m. | at No. 24 Iowa | Kinnick StadiumIowa City, IA (rivalry) | NBC | W 12–10 | 69,250 |
| October 28 | 2:30 p.m. | Michigan State | Huntington Bank StadiumMinneapolis, MN | BTN | W 27–12 | 47,392 |
| November 4 | 2:30 p.m. | Illinois | Huntington Bank StadiumMinneapolis, MN | BTN | L 26–27 | 42,906 |
| November 11 | 2:30 p.m. | at Purdue | Ross–Ade StadiumWest Lafayette, IN | NBC | L 30–49 | 59,049 |
| November 18 | 3:00 p.m. | at No. 2 Ohio State | Ohio StadiumColumbus, OH | BTN | L 3–37 | 104,019 |
| November 25 | 2:30 p.m. | Wisconsin | Huntington Bank StadiumMinneapolis, MN (rivalry) | FS1 | L 14–28 | 48,119 |
| December 26 | 1:00 p.m. | vs. Bowling Green* | Ford FieldDetroit, MI (Quick Lane Bowl) | ESPN | W 30–24 | 28,521 |
| *Non-conference gameHomecomingRankings from AP Poll (and CFP Rankings, from the date when issued) - Released prior to gameAll times are in Central timeSource: |
Sunset over a sold-out Huntington Bank Stadium for the season opener.
WR Daniel Jackson and QB Athan Kaliakmanis talk about Jackson's game-tying, toe-dragging touchdown catch in the 4th Quarter against Nebraska.
Despite the loss giving them an overall 5–7 record, the Golden Gophers would head to a bowl game due to their Academic Progress Rate.
Ask Mako anything about 2023 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team — get instant answers, deeper analysis, and related topics.
Research with MakoFree with your Surf account
Create a free account to save articles, ask Mako questions, and organize your research.
Sign up freeThis content may have been generated or modified by AI. CloudSurf Software LLC is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of AI-generated content. Always verify important information from primary sources.
Report