| Scouting Report | ||
|---|---|---|
| TEAM | Minnesota | Opponent |
| Points/Possession | 2.20 (90th) | 2.22 (59th) |
| TOP/Drive | 2:48 (47th) | 2:55 (113th) |
| POS Per Game | 10.5 (103rd) | |
| PASSING | ||
| YPA | 6.19 (124th) | 7.40 (86th) |
| Completion % | 62.9 (59th) | 67.0 (125th) |
| QB Rating | 127.1 (86th) | 138.6 (96th) |
| Pass TD | 19 (68th) | 16 (42nd) |
| Sack % | 6.0 (68th) | 10.5 (4th) |
| RUSHING | ||
| YPA | 3.57 (117th) | 3.72 (37th) |
| Rush TD | 15 (97th) | 16 (45th) |
| STYLE | ||
| Rushing Play % | 48.5 (110th) | 53.3 (79th) |
| 4th Down Att/Game | 1.1 (130th) | 1.2 (2nd) |
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- Merdinger
- Wittke Out
- Morehead Out
- Shikenjanski
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Michael Merdinger
Commits to Minnesota
Merdinger has committed to Minnesota for the 2026 season, Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com reports.
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Darius Taylor
Returning to Gophers in 2026
Taylor will return to Minnesota for the 2026 season, per Ryan Burns of 247Sports.com.
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Jalen Smith
Records multi-TD game
Smith accrued six receptions (on eight targets) for 64 yards and two touchdowns during Friday's 20-17 overtime win against New Mexico.
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Darius Taylor
Excellent again during bowl
Taylor recorded 24 carries for 116 yards and one touchdown and gathered in 4 of 6 targets for 23 yards during Friday's 20-17 overtime win over New Mexico.
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Drake Lindsey
Clean bill continues
Lindsey completed 18 of 28 passes for 147 yards and two touchdowns during Friday's 20-17 overtime win against New Mexico.
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Sam Henson
Inactive for Rate Bowl
Henson (undisclosed) is out for Friday's matchup against New Mexico in the Rate Bowl.
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Dylan Wittke
Out for Rate Bowl
Wittke (undisclosed) is out for Friday's game against New Mexico in the Rate Bowl.
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Emmett Morehead
Not active Friday
Morehead (undisclosed) is out for Friday's game against New Mexico.
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Le'Meke Brockington
Not playing in bowl game
Brockington (undisclosed) is out for Minnesota's game against New Mexico in the Rate Bowl.
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Cristian Driver
Leaving Minneapolis
Driver (undisclosed) will enter the transfer portal, per Andy Greder of the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
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