1987 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1987 Minnesota Golden Gophers football Big Ten Conference Big Ten 6–5 3–5 John Gutekunst 2nd Rickey Foggie Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome The 1987 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team represented the University of Minnesota in the 1987 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their second 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 262 to 257.1987 Minnesota Golden Gophers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football November 1, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/minnesota/1987-schedule.html Offensive guard Troy Wilkow was named All-Big Ten first 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 Offensive lineman Paul Anderson, quarterback Rickey Foggie, tailback Darrell Thompson, kicker Chip Lohmiller and linebacker Jon Leverenz were named All-Big Ten second team. Punter Brent Herbel and offensive lineman Dan Liimatta 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 Foggie was awarded the Bronko Nagurski Award. Darrell Thompson was awarded the Bruce Smith Award. Jon Leverenz was awarded the Carl Eller Award. Chip Lohmiller was awarded the Bobby Bell Award. Linebacker Brian Bonner was awarded the Butch Nash Award. Offensive tackle Dan Rechtin 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 371,809, which averaged out to 55,116 per game. The season high for attendance was against rival Wisconsin. 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 1987 AP Central September 12 7:00 pm w y Northern Iowa Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome Minneapolis, MN KITN 24–7 50,120 https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-tribune-thompson-u-run-over-nort/160532629/ Star Tribune Thompson, 'U' run over Northern Iowa September 13, 1987 December 8, 2024 Newspapers.com September 19 6:15 pm w y California Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome Minneapolis, MN KITN 32–23 47,322 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-forum-gophers-rally-to-beat-bears/172262786/ The Forum Gophers rally to beat Bears September 20, 1987 May 14, 2025 Newspapers.com September 26 7:00 pm w y Central Michigan Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome Minneapolis, MN 30–10 46,868 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-saginaw-news-minnesota-handles-centr/172398796/ The Saginaw News Minnesota handles Central Michigan September 27, 1987 May 14, 2025 Newspapers.com October 3 1:00 pm w Purdue Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome Minneapolis, MN 21–19 49,376 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-purdue-has-chances/172398195/ The Indianapolis Star Purdue has chances but comes up short October 4, 1987 May 14, 2025 Newspapers.com October 10 11:30 am w y Northwestern Dyche Stadium Evanston, IL RCM 45–33 22,104 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-forum-gophers-win-again/172397008/ The Forum Gophers win again October 11, 1987 May 14, 2025 Newspapers.com October 16 7:30 pm l y Indiana 20 Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome Minneapolis, MN 17–18 60,340 https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-cloud-times-gophers-suffer-first-los/172398941/ St. Cloud Times Gophers suffer first loss, 18–17 October 17, 1987 May 14, 2025 Newspapers.com October 24 2:30 pm l y Ohio State 16 Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH RCM 9–42 89,801 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-marion-star-ohio-state-snows-gophe/172399059/ The Marion Star Ohio State 'Snow's Gophers 42–9 October 25, 1987 May 14, 2025 Newspapers.com October 31 1:00 pm l Illinois Memorial Stadium Champaign, IL 17–27 60,143 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-duluth-news-tribune-gophers-lose-thi/172397804/ The Duluth News Tribune Gophers lose third straight November 1, 1987 May 14, 2025 Newspapers.com November 7 2:30 pm l Michigan Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome Minneapolis, MN Little Brown Jug ABC 20–30 55,481 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-muskegon-chronicle-victorious-wolver/172399283/ The Muskegon Chronicle Victorious Wolverines reclaim Little Brown Jug November 8, 1987 May 14, 2025 Newspapers.com November 14 7:00 pm w Wisconsin Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome Minneapolis, MN rivalry 22–19 62,412 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-albert-lea-tribune-gophers-snap-losi/172396709/ The Albert Lea Tribune Gophers snap losing streak with 22–19 win over Badgers November 15, 1987 May 14, 2025 Newspapers.com November 21 1:05 pm l y Iowa 18 Kinnick Stadium Iowa City, IA rivalry 20–34 67,700 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-nonpareil-hawkeyes-roll-gopher/172399439/ The Daily Nonpareil Hawkeyes roll Gophers, 34–20 November 22, 1987 May 14, 2025 Newspapers.com Roster 1987 Minnesota Golden Gophers y 52 Sr Paul Anderson G 81 So Ed Bahr TE 16 Jr Michael Baker WR 61 Jr Jeff Batta C 8 So John Bobinski QB 14 Sr Rickey Foggie QB y C 11 Jr Roselle Richardson FB 49 Jr Sam Richter WR 15 Fr Scott Schaffner QB 64 Jr Shawn Schultz OT 70 Fr John Selvestra OT 31 Fr Al Settembrino RB 65 So Jon Melander T y 24 Jr Ed Penn RB 53 Jr Steve Peterson OG 68 Fr Peter Svien OT 39 So Darrell Thompson RB y 86 Fr Pat Tinglehoff WR 63 Jr Brian Williams Brian Williams (center) C y 51 Fr Bob Coughlin DT 99 Fr Kraig Hackbarth DL 68 Sr Gary Hadd DT y 25 Fr Matt Sheldon FS 94 So Mac Stephens LB 57 So Scott Streiff LB 18 Jr Paul Strong FS 66 So Bryan Suess LB 79 Fr Mike Sunvold DT 96 Fr Kevin Sutton LB 92 So Alex Svedarsjy LB 77 Jr Trint Trip DT 90 Jr Ross Ukkelberg DT 22 So Craig Welter CB 25 Sr Chip Lohmiller K y https://web.archive.org/web/20161226150145/http://www.gophersports.com/sports/m-footbl/archive/m-footbl-mtt-87-88.html *John Gutekunst References Minnesota Category:Minnesota Golden Gophers football seasons Minnesota Golden Gophers football