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Minnesota

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Full two-deep

Starters

  1. QBDrake Lindsey
  2. RBDarius Taylor
  3. WRJalen Smith
  4. TEKaden Helms
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Depth Chart· Updated Nov 1, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 5
    77
    Drake LindseyRS SO
    Starter
  2. 6
    54
    Max ShikenjanskiRS JR
  3. 16
    50
    Brady PalmerFR
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Defense starters

  1. DEAnthony Smith
  2. NTNaquan Crowder
  3. DTTheorin Randle
  4. RUSHTJ Bush Jr.
  5. WLBMatt Kingsbury
  6. MLBMaverick Baranowski
  7. LCBAydan West
  8. SSZack Harden
  9. FSKerry Brown
  10. RCBJohn Nestor
  11. NBAidan Gousby
RB
  1. 1
    79
    Darius TaylorSR
    Starter
  2. 23
    66
    TJ ThomasJR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 2
    51
    A.J. TurnerRS SR/TR
WR-X
  1. 8
    77
    Jalen SmithRS SO
    Starter
  2. 7
    71
    Bradley MartinoRS FR

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Injury status isn't confirmed for Minnesota right now — the depth chart above reflects listed rank only.

Next game kickoff time

Minnesota Golden Gophers plays UCLA at home on Sat, Nov 7. Kickoff time not announced yet.

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Latest changesThis week

Changed in Week 9

  • LG: Greg Johnson → Bennett Warren
  • C: Ashton Beers → Greg Johnson
  • TE: Pierce Walsh → Kaden Helms
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Articles and coaching staff

Coaching Staff

Head CoachP.J. Flecksince 2017
Offensive CoordinatorNot confirmed yet
Defensive CoordinatorGreg Harbaugh Jr.

Head coach confirmed. Coordinators are still being sourced from official team staff pages.

Team stats and game log

Team Stats

8 games · as of Nov 1

Points/G
25.3
Yards/G
309.0
Pass Yds/G
209.5
Rush Yds/G
99.5
TO Margin
5
3rd Down %
31.86%
Total TD
22
Sacks
17
TFL
36
INT
8
Team analysisProjection, why this rating
Why this rating
WHY #50 IN WS POWER
Results this season-5.6 pts

Lost to Mississippi State Bulldogs in week 2.

2025 SP+: 9.6

85%

Roster talent: 70th percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #28 national

6%

Returning production: 65%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −5.6 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

15 adds in two-deep · avg 76 OVR · top add: T. Bush Jr. (RUSH, 91, from California)

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Minnesota transfer portal

Minnesota Golden Gophers transfer portal 2026: who came in, from where

13 transfers on the Minnesota depth chart, 7 projected to start. Tap a name for the player page.

Minnesota Starting Quarterback

Minnesota Golden Gophers starting lineup

Minnesota starting lineup: QB Drake Lindsey, RB Darius Taylor, WR-X Jalen Smith, TE Kaden Helms. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Drake Lindsey is the projected starting quarterback for Minnesota as of November 1, 2026. Max Shikenjanski is listed second.

Minnesota also projects Darius Taylor at running back, Jalen Smith at wide receiver and Kaden Helms at tight end.

The full Minnesota Golden Gophers two-deep was last updated November 1, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Drake Lindsey · QBDarius Taylor · RBJalen Smith · WR-XKaden Helms · TE
Common questions7 answers

Common questions

Who is Minnesota's starting quarterback?
Drake Lindsey is the projected starting quarterback for Minnesota as of November 1, 2026. Max Shikenjanski is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Minnesota?
Darius Taylor is the projected starter at running back for Minnesota, with TJ Thomas listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Minnesota?
Jalen Smith is the projected starter at wide receiver for Minnesota, with Bradley Martino listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Minnesota?
Kaden Helms is the projected starter at tight end for Minnesota, with Julian Johnson listed second.
When was the Minnesota Golden Gophers depth chart last updated?
The Minnesota Golden Gophers depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated November 1, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Minnesota's record last season?
Minnesota Golden Gophers finished 8-5 (5-4 in Big Ten play).
When does Minnesota Golden Gophers play next?
Minnesota Golden Gophers plays UCLA at home on Sat, Nov 7. Kickoff time not announced yet.
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Full Minnesota roster

Every player on the Minnesota Golden Gophers depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: Jalen Smith, Bradley Martino

WR: Noah Jennings, Quayd Hendryx, Josiah Dozier

WR: Javon Tracy, Zion Steptoe, Donielle Hayes

LT: Nathan Roy, Kaveon Lee

LG: Bennett Warren, Jerome Williams

C: Greg Johnson, Mark Handy

RG: Tony Nelson, Jaden Ball, Nick Spence

RT: Daniel Shipp, Gavin Meier

TE: Kaden Helms, Julian Johnson, George Rohl, Roman Voss

QB: Drake Lindsey, Max Shikenjanski, Brady Palmer

RB: Darius Taylor, TJ Thomas, A.J. Turner, Xavier Ford, Niko Castillo

Defense

DE: Anthony Smith, Jaxon Howard, Sam Macy, Rhett Hlavacka

NT: Naquan Crowder, Jaylin Hicks, Xion Chapman, Sid Kaba

DT: Theorin Randle, Riley Sunram, Mo Saine, Jay'Quan Stubbs

RUSH: TJ Bush Jr., Karter Menz, Adam Kissayi, Aaden Aytch

WLB: Matt Kingsbury, Joey Gerlach, Mason Carrier, Ethan Stendel

MLB: Maverick Baranowski, Emmanuel Karmo, Nate Cleveland

CB: Aydan West, Mike Gerald, Justin Hopkins

SS: Zack Harden, Mekhai Smith, Jordan Lampkins

FS: Kerry Brown, Trason Richardson, Zahir Rainer, Tavian White

CB: John Nestor, Naiim Parrish, Chance Payne

NB: Aidan Gousby, Parker Knutson

RES: Elisha West, Enoch Atewogbola, Brett Carroll, Ryan Estrada, Hayden Moore

RES: Garrison Monroe, Michael Merdinger, Pierce Walsh, Ashton Beers

Special Teams

PT: Tom Weston, Zachary Robbins

PK: Luke Drzewiecki, Daniel Jackson

KO: Beckham Sunderland

LS: Alan Soukup, Jakob Lutz

H: Tom Weston, Zachary Robbins

PR: Javon Tracy, Braiden Stevens

KR: Quayd Hendryx