1988 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1988 Minnesota Golden Gophers football Big Ten Conference Big Ten 2–7–2 0–6–2 John Gutekunst 3rd Jason Bruce Chuck McCree Brian Williams Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome The 1988 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team represented the University of Minnesota in the 1988 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their third year under head coach John Gutekunst, the Golden Gophers compiled a 2–7–2 record and were outscored by their opponents by a combined total of 246 to 195.1988 Minnesota Golden Gophers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football November 1, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/minnesota/1988-schedule.html The tie against Illinois was the last tie for the Golden Gophers and under current NCAA rules, it will be the last in Golden Gophers history. Punter Brent Herbel was 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 and offensive lineman Brent 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 Wide receiver Chris Gaiters was awarded the Bronko Nagurski Award and the Bruce Smith Award. Gaiters was selected as a 3rd team All-American. Strong safety Joel Brown was awarded the Carl Eller Award. Brent Herbel was awarded the Bobby Bell Award. Defensive tackle Ross Ukkelberg was awarded the Butch Nash Award. Center Pat Hart 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 312,596, which averaged out to 44,657 per game. The season high for attendance was against rival 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 AP Central September 10 7:00 pm l y Washington State Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome Minneapolis, MN 9–41 40,071 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-tribune-huskies-cougs-take-two/173534854/ The News Tribune Huskies, Cougs take two from Big Ten September 11, 1988 June 1, 2025 Newspapers.com September 17 7:00 pm w y Miami (OH) Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome Minneapolis, MN 35–3 39,343 https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-cloud-times-gophers-get-first-win-3/173649594/ St. Cloud Times Gophers get first win, 35–3 September 18, 1988 June 1, 2025 Newspapers.com September 24 7:00 pm w y Northern Illinois Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome Minneapolis, MN 31–20 40,007 https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-cloud-times-gophers-rally-for-3120/173469741/ St. Cloud Times Gophers rally for 31–20 win September 25, 1988 June 1, 2025 Newspapers.com October 1 1:30 pm l y Purdue Ross–Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN 10–14 61,805 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-republic-boilers-surprise-gophers-in/173650063/ The Republic Boilers surprise Gophers in opener October 2, 1988 June 1, 2025 Newspapers.com October 8 7:00 pm t y Northwestern Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome Minneapolis, MN Raycom 28–28 44,566 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-la-crosse-tribune-gophers-wildcats/173650252/ The La Crosse Tribune Gophers, Wildcats play to tie October 9, 1988 June 1, 2025 Newspapers.com October 15 1:00 pm l y Indiana 18 Memorial Stadium Bloomington, IN 13–33 51,154 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kokomo-tribune-hoosiers-thompson-ru/173650345/ The Kokomo Tribune Hoosiers' Thompson runs past Gophers October 16, 1988 June 1, 2025 Newspapers.com October 22 7:00 pm l Ohio State Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome Minneapolis, MN Raycom 6–13 44,221 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-newark-advocate-osu-defense-crashes/173650465/ The Newark Advocate OSU defense 'crashes' Gophers' comeback bid October 23, 1988 June 1, 2025 Newspapers.com October 29 7:00 pm t Illinois Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome Minneapolis, MN 27–27 40,554 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-rock-island-argus-late-fg-lets-illin/173650558/ The Rock Island Argus Late FG lets Illini tie Gophers October 30, 1988 June 1, 2025 Newspapers.com November 5 2:30 pm l y Michigan 14 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI Little Brown Jug ABC 7–22 102,171 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-duluth-news-tribune-wolverines-give/173650650/ The Duluth News Tribune Wolverines give Gophers the boot November 6, 1988 June 1, 2025 Newspapers.com November 12 1:05 pm l y Wisconsin Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI rivalry 7–14 40,467 https://www.newspapers.com/article/sunday-news-badgers-end-losing-streak/173650746/ Sunday News Badgers end losing streak November 13, 1988 June 1, 2025 Newspapers.com November 19 7:00 pm l Iowa Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome Minneapolis, MN rivalry Raycom 22–31 63,894 https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-tribune-gophers-finish-winless-in-b/173650828/ Star Tribune Gophers finish winless in Big Ten November 20, 1988 June 1, 2025 Newspapers.com Personnel 1988 Minnesota Golden Gophers y 42 Jr Patrick Cummings RB 14 Fr Marquel Fleetwood QB 65 Jr Jon Melander T y 39 Jr Darrell Thompson RB y 60 So Chris Thome C 86 So Pat Tinglehoff WR 63 Sr Brian Williams Brian Williams (center) C y 51 So Bob Coughlin DT 99 Fr Kraig Hackbarth DL 26 Fr Sean Lumpkin DB y 25 Fr Matt Sheldon FS yes 94 Jr Mac Stephens LB 18 Sr Paul Strong FS 66 Jr Bryan Suess LB 79 So Mike Sunvold DT 96 Fr Kevin Sutton LB 77 Sr Trint Trip DT 90 Sr Ross Ukkelberg DT https://web.archive.org/web/20161226150145/http://www.gophersports.com/sports/m-footbl/archive/m-footbl-mtt-88-89.html *John Gutekunst References Minnesota Category:Minnesota Golden Gophers football seasons Minnesota Golden Gophers football