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Minnesota Golden Gophers depth chart

NCAA · Big Ten · 2026
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Unit
Tags · year-class · 3-SO = third-year soph
JobStarter2nd3rd4th5th+
01

Offense

11 starting jobsPrimary personnel · 11
TE
TE2×1
82Julian JohnsonTE213-SO31% snaps '26
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02

Defense

11 starting jobsBase front · Nickel sub
03

Special Teams

4 starting jobsCoverage & return units
PK
×1
36Daniel JacksonPK12-FR—
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01

Offense

11 starting jobs
Primary personnel · 11
PosStarter2nd3rd4th5th+
TETE282Julian Johnson———
02

Defense

11 starting jobs
Base front · Nickel sub
PosStarter2nd3rd4th5th+
03

Special Teams

4 starting jobs
Coverage & return units
01

Offense

11 starting jobs
Primary personnel · 11
02

Defense

11 starting jobs
Base front · Nickel sub

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Program & Venue
Program
Minnesota Golden Gophers
University of Minnesota
Conference Big TenFootball began 1882Location Minneapolis, Minnesota
Home
Huntington Bank Stadium
50,805Listed capacity
Location Minneapolis, Minnesota
Coaching staff
Head coach
Offensive coordinator
Defensive coordinator
Identity
Mascot Goldy Gopher
Maroon Primary
Gold Secondary