Minnesota Golden Gophers

Minnesota Golden Gophers

Minnesota Golden Gophers

6-7 (3-5), 8th Big Ten

 Last Game
Dec 31, 2009 at Iowa State, L 13-14 
 
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Brewster's new deal has lower buyout, more bonuses

Brewster's new deal has lower buyout, more bonuses
AP, Feb 5, 2010
Minnesota coach Tim Brewster's contract extension includes a smaller buyout and more bonus opportunities. The Associated Press obtained a copy of the contract on Friday. If the university decides to fire Brewster without just cause, it will only owe him half of his remaining $400,000 annual base salaries. ...More
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Minnesota Team Report

Minnesota Team Report Jan 29, 2010

What if?

What if the Gophers had found more offensive firepower toward the end of a 35-21 loss to Cal, a game tied through three quarters?

What if they'd kept the momentum in the third quarter of a 31-28 loss against Wisconsin before a costly turnover changed everything?

And what if they hadn't fallen into that 28-7 deficit at halftime in a 35-32 loss against Illinois?

Those three home losses cost the Gophers a chance to play in a top-tier, non-BCS bowl. A second consecutive trip to the Insight Bowl in Tempe, Ariz., where they'll face Iowa State Dec. 31, will have to suffice.

Not that that particular bowl or destination creates warm, bubbly holiday feelings around Minneapolis. ...More

 
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  • Confirming the class of 2010 - Feb 3
  • Brown prepares for Signing Day - Jan 30
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 Scores & Schedule - All postseason broadcasts are subject to availability
 Date Opponent Time/Result Audio/Video
 Sat, Sep 5 at Syracuse W 23-20 --
 Sat, Sep 12 Air Force W 20-13 --
 Sat, Sep 19 (8) California L 21-35 --
 Sat, Sep 26 at Northwestern W 35-24 --
 Sat, Oct 3 Wisconsin L 28-31 --
 Sat, Oct 10 Purdue W 35-20 --
 Sat, Oct 17 at (14) Penn State L 0-20 --
 Sat, Oct 24 at (18) Ohio State L 7-38 --
 Sat, Oct 31 Michigan State W 42-34 --
 Sat, Nov 7 Illinois L 32-35 --
 Sat, Nov 14 South Dakota State W 16-13 --
 Sat, Nov 21 at (15) Iowa L 0-12 --
 
 Postseason
 Date Opponent Time/Result Audio
 Thu, Dec 31 at Iowa State L 13-14 --
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 Ohio State (5) 7-1  11-2 
 Iowa (7) 6-2  11-2 
 Penn State (9) 6-2  11-2 
 Northwestern 5-3  8-5 
 Wisconsin (16) 5-3  10-3 
 Michigan State 4-4  6-7 
 Purdue 4-4  5-7 
 Minnesota 3-5  6-7 
 Illinois 2-6  3-9 
 Michigan 1-7  5-7 
 Indiana 1-7  4-8 
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EDITORS:  Please be advised that all of Christian Petersen's images from the Insight Bowl incorrectly noted the dateline. It should have read:  TEMPE, AZ. Caption should read as follows:

TEMPE,AZ - DECEMBER 31:  Runningback Duane Bennett #22 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers rushes the football against the Iowa State Cyclones during the Insight Bowl at Arizona Stadium on December 31, 2009 in Tempe, Arizona. The Cyclones defeated the Golden Gophers 14-13. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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TUCSON, AZ - DECEMBER 31:  Runningback Kevin Whaley #6 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers rushes the football past Fred Garrin #43 of the Iowa State Cyclones during the Insight Bowl at Arizona Stadium on December 31, 2009 in Tempe, Arizona. The Cyclones defeated the Golden Gophers 14-13.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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TUCSON, AZ - DECEMBER 31:  Defensive player of the game Christopher Lyle #55 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers smiles after the Insight Bowl against the Iowa State Cyclones at Arizona Stadium on December 31, 2009 in Tempe, Arizona. The Cyclones defeated the Golden Gophers 14-13.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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TUCSON, AZ - DECEMBER 31:  The Minnesota Golden Gophers marching band performs before the Insight Bowl against the Iowa State Cyclones at Arizona Stadium on December 31, 2009 in Tempe, Arizona.  The Cyclones defeated the Golden Gophers 14-13.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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 Team Stats
  TDs Yds PassYds RushYds
 Offense28 295.8 198.3 97.6
 Defense32 364.3 217.6 146.7