1990 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1990 Minnesota Golden Gophers football Big Ten Conference Big Ten 6–5 5–3 John Gutekunst 5th Tom Gadd 1st Frank Jackson Mike Sunvold Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome The 1990 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team represented the University of Minnesota in the 1990 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their fifth year under head coach John Gutekunst, the Golden Gophers compiled a 6–5 record and were outscored by their opponents by a combined total of 281 to 224.1990 Minnesota Golden Gophers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football November 1, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/minnesota/1990-schedule.html Center Chris Thome was named All-Big Ten first team. Offensive tackle Mike Sunvold and defensive back Sean Lumpkin were named All-Big Ten second team.Keiser Jeff 2007 Media Guide 180 2007 http://www.gophersports.com//pdf3/80498.pdf?SPSID=39281&SPID=3280&DB_OEM_ID=8400August 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Punter Brent Herbel was named Academic All-American. Quarterback Scott Schaffner and linebacker Joel Staats were named Academic All-Big Ten.Keiser Jeff 2007 Media Guide 182 2007 http://www.gophersports.com//pdf3/80498.pdf?SPSID=39281&SPID=3280&DB_OEM_ID=8400August 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Mike Sunvold was awarded the Bronko Nagurski Award and Carl Eller Award. Quarterback Marquel Fleetwood was awarded the Bruce Smith Award. Cornerback Kenneth Sebree was awarded the Bobby Bell Award. Cornerback Frank Jackson was awarded the Butch Nash Award. Running back Jim King was awarded the Paul Giel Award.Keiser Jeff 2007 Media Guide 181 2007 http://www.gophersports.com//pdf3/80498.pdf?SPSID=39281&SPID=3280&DB_OEM_ID=8400August 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Total attendance for the season was 243,511, which averaged out to 40,585 per game. The season high for attendance was against the Iowa. Keiser Jeff 2007 Media Guide 160 2007 http://www.gophersports.com//pdf3/80498.pdf?SPSID=39281&SPID=3280&DB_OEM_ID=8400 August 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Schedule 1990 AP Central September 8 7:00 pm l y Utah Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome Minneapolis, MN 29–35 32,229 https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald-gophers-fall-to-utes/190128989/ Omaha World-Herald Gophers fall to Utes on last play of game September 9, 1990 January 31, 2026 Newspapers.com September 15 1:30 pm w y Iowa State Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome Minneapolis, MN 20–16 37,108 https://www.newspapers.com/article/quad-city-times-cyclones-lose-game-key/190244253/ Quad-City Times Cyclones lose game, key players September 16, 1990 January 31, 2026 Newspapers.com September 22 1:30 pm l y y Nebraska 8 Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE 0–56 76,354 https://www.newspapers.com/article/grand-forks-herald-huskers-run-roughshod/190242481/ Grand Forks Herald Huskers run roughshod over Gophers September 23, 1990 January 31, 2026 Newspapers.com October 6 1:00 pm w y Purdue Ross–Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN 19–7 34,123 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-boiler-bungles-pro/190253396/ The Indianapolis Star Boiler bungles prove costly October 7, 1990 January 31, 2026 Newspapers.com October 13 1:30 pm w y Northwestern Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome Minneapolis, MN 35–25 32,522 https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-tribune-gophers-run-wild-win-3525/190253508/ Star Tribune Gophers run wild, win 35–25 October 14, 1990 January 31, 2026 Newspapers.com October 20 1:30 pm w Indiana 20 Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome Minneapolis, MN 12–0 38,227 https://www.newspapers.com/article/grand-forks-herald-first-place-gophers/190253629/ Grand Forks Herald First-place Gophers? It's true October 21, 1990 January 31, 2026 Newspapers.com October 27 12:30 pm l y Ohio State Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 23–52 89,533 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-minnesota-fried-by/190252703/ The Indianapolis Star Minnesota fried by Ohio State's Frey October 28, 1990 January 31, 2026 Newspapers.com November 3 1:00 pm w y Wisconsin Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI rivalry 21–3 51,189 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-reporter-minnesota-shuts-down-uw-21/190253776/ The Reporter Minnesota shuts down UW, 21–3 November 4, 1990 January 31, 2026 Newspapers.com November 10 1:30 pm l Michigan State 24 Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome Minneapolis, MN 16–28 38,731 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-austin-daily-herald-michigan-state-p/190250243/ The Austin Daily Herald Michigan State pounds Gophers 28–16 November 11, 1990 January 31, 2026 Newspapers.com November 17 12:00 pm l y Michigan 16 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI Little Brown Jug 18–35 102,112 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-palm-beach-post-grbac-leads-michigan/190249104/ The Palm Beach Post Grbac leads Michigan past Minnesota 35–18 November 18, 1990 January 31, 2026 Newspapers.com November 24 1:30 pm w Iowa 13 Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome Minneapolis, MN rivalry 31–24 64,694 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-albert-lea-tribune-gophers-surprise/190253939/ The Albert Lea Tribune Gophers surprise Hawkeyes, 31–24 November 25, 1990 January 31, 2026 Newspapers.com Roster 1990 Minnesota Golden Gophers y 26 Jr Sean Lumpkin DB y * John Gutekunst References Minnesota Category:Minnesota Golden Gophers football seasons Minnesota Golden Gophers football