The Minnesota Golden Gophers football statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the

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program in various categories, including passing, rushing, receiving,

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, defensive stats, and

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. Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season, and career leaders. The Golden Gophers represent the

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in the

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. Although Minnesota began competing in intercollegiate football in 1882, the school's official record book considers the "modern era" to have begun in 1945. Records from before this year are often incomplete and inconsistent, and they are sometimes not included in these lists. These lists are dominated by more recent players for several reasons: * Since 1945, seasons have increased from 10 games to 11 and then 12 games in length. * The NCAA didn't allow freshmen to play varsity football until

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(with the exception of the

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years), allowing players to have four-year careers. *

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s only began counting toward single-season and career statistics in 2002. The Gophers have played in 12 bowl games since then, giving recent players an extra game to accumulate statistics. These lists are updated through Week 1 of the 2021 season.

Passing

Passing yards

Passing touchdowns

Rushing

Rushing yards

Rushing touchdowns

Receiving

Receptions

Receiving yards

Receiving touchdowns

Total offense

Total offense Total offense (or total offence) is a gridiron football statistic representing the total number of yards rushing and yards passing by a team or player. Total offense differs from yards from scrimmage, which gives credit for passing yardage to the ...

is the sum of passing and rushing statistics. It does not include receiving or returns.

Total offense yards

Total touchdowns

Defense

Interceptions

Tackles

Sacks

Kicking

Field goals made

Field goal percentage

References

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* Minnesota sports-related lists