- Q1 7:29TDMINNDarius Taylor 2 Yd Run (Luke Drzewiecki Kick)0–7
- Q2 13:46TDMICHJordan Marshall 5 Yd Run (Trey Butkowski Kick)7–7
- Q2 2:48TDMICHNathaniel Staehling 79 Yd Interception Return (Trey Butkowski Kick)14–7
- Q3 5:46FGMINNLuke Drzewiecki 31 Yd Field Goal14–10
- Q4 14:58FGMINNLuke Drzewiecki 26 Yd Field Goal14–13
- Q4 13:44TDMINNDarius Taylor 3 Yd pass from Drake Lindsey (Luke Drzewiecki Kick)14–20
Michigan Wolverines vs Minnesota Golden Gophers — 2026-10-03 Game Analysis
Final · Sat
ESPN game file
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Game stats
| Statistic | Michigan Wolverines | Minnesota Golden Gophers |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 11 | 17 |
| Total yards | 180 | 262 |
| Net passing yards | 101 | 136 |
| Rushing yards | 79 | 126 |
| Third-down conversions | 3-10 | 4-14 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Penalties–yards | 6-43 | 1-5 |
| Time of possession | 22:24 | 37:36 |
Michigan Wolverines vs Minnesota Golden Gophers — NCAA Game Analysis
Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Michigan Wolverines 20–14, a 6-point margin. Minnesota Golden Gophers led in total offense, 262 to 180. Minnesota Golden Gophers led in rushing yards, 126 to 79. Minnesota Golden Gophers committed fewer turnovers, 2 to 3. Michigan Wolverines converted 3 of 10 third downs; Minnesota Golden Gophers converted 4 of 14.
Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.
Lineup
These are the players credited on the game file. That file does not list a starting lineup or positions.
Michigan Wolverines
Passing
- #19Bryce Underwood
Rushing
- #23Jordan Marshall
- #19Bryce Underwood
- #5Savion Hiter
Receiving
- #6JJ Buchanan
- #3Andrew Marsh
- #80Hogan Hansen
Defense
- #18Troy Bowles
- #13Aisea Moa
- #1Rod Moore Jr.
- #44Nathaniel Staehling
- #95Trey Pierce
- #7Chris Bracy
- #3Smith Snowden
- #17Enow Etta
- #10Zeke Berry
- #0Jyaire Hill
- #94Nate Marshall
- #93Benny Patterson III
- #91Jonah Lea'ea
- #41Tariq Boney
- #4Chase Taylor
- #9Channing Goodwin
- #31Nico Andrighetto
- #2Shamari Earls
- #30Max Alford
- #88Deakon Tonielli
- #99Bobby Kanka
- #12Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng
Minnesota Golden Gophers
Passing
- #5Drake Lindsey
Rushing
- #23TJ Thomas
- #1Darius Taylor
- #13Noah Jennings
- #9Xavier Ford
- #5Drake Lindsey
- Team
Receiving
- #13Noah Jennings
- #1Darius Taylor
- #11Javon Tracy
- #23TJ Thomas
- #19Pierce Walsh
Defense
- #4Zack Harden
- #14Kerry Brown
- #6Maverick Baranowski
- #19Joey Gerlach
- #70Naquan Crowder
- #3TJ Bush Jr.
- #49Matt Kingsbury
- #17John Nestor
- #5Aydan West
- #93Riley Sunram
- #0Anthony Smith
- #9Garrison Monroe
- #18Donielle Hayes
- #13Noah Jennings
- #21Naiim Parrish
- #35Nate Cleveland
- #90Xion Chapman
- #46Mason Carrier
- #1Jaxon Howard