1986 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team

1986 Minnesota Golden Gophers football
Liberty Bowl, L 21–28 vs. Tennessee
ConferenceBig Ten Conference
Record6–6 (5–3 Big Ten)
Head coach
Captains
Home stadiumHubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
1986 Big Ten Conference football standings
Conf. Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
No. 8 Michigan + 7 – 1 – 0 11 – 2 – 0
No. 7 Ohio State + 7 – 1 – 0 10 – 3 – 0
No. 16 Iowa 5 – 3 – 0 9 – 3 – 0
5 – 3 – 0 6 – 6 – 0
Michigan State 4 – 4 – 0 6 – 5 – 0
Indiana 3 – 5 – 0 6 – 6 – 0
Illinois 3 – 5 – 0 4 – 7 – 0
Northwestern 2 – 6 – 0 4 – 7 – 0
Purdue 2 – 6 – 0 3 – 8 – 0
Wisconsin 2 – 6 – 0 3 – 9 – 0
  • + – Conference co-champions
Rankings from AP Poll

The 1986 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team represented the University of Minnesota in the 1986 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their first full year under head coach John Gutekunst, the Golden Gophers compiled a 6–6 record and were outscored by their opponents by a combined total of 316 to 261.[1] The team went to a second straight bowl game for the second time in school history (the first being the 1961 and 1962 Rose Bowls).[2]

Freshman tailback Darrell Thompson was named the Big Ten's freshman of the year.[3] Thompson and kicker Chip Lohmiller were named All-Big Ten first team.[3] Center Ray Hitchcock, Safety Larry Joyner and offensive linemen Jim Hobbins and Troy Wolkow were named All-Big Ten second team.[3] Offensive lineman Paul Anderson, punter Brent Herbel and offensive lineman Jim Hobbins were named Academic All-Big Ten.[4]

Darrell Thompson was awarded the Bronko Nagurski Award and Bruce Smith Award.[5] Linebacker Mark Dusbabek was awarded the Carl Eller Award.[5] Chip Lohmiller was awarded the Bobby Bell Award.[5] Offensive tackle Anthony Burke was awarded the Butch Nash Award.[5] Offensive tackle Norries Wilson was awarded the Paul Giel Award.[5]

Total attendance for the season was 335,150, which averaged out to 55,858 per game. The season high for attendance was against rival Iowa.[6]

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendanceSource
September 137:00 pmBowling Green*
W 31–751,317[7]
September 201:30 pmat No. 1 Oklahoma*
L 0–6375,463[8]
September 277:00 pmPacific (CA)*
  • Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
  • Minneapolis, MN
L 20–2450,270[9]
October 41:10 pmat Purdue
W 36–963,067[10]
October 117:00 pmNorthwestern
  • Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
  • Minneapolis, MN
W 44–2358,177[11]
October 1811:30 amIndiana
  • Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
  • Minneapolis, MN
W 19–1752,960[12]
October 2511:50 amat Ohio State
WTBSL 0–3389,936[13]
November 17:00 pmMichigan State
  • Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
  • Minneapolis, MN
L 23–5257,408[14]
November 81:05 pmat Wisconsin
W 27–2065,164[15]
November 1512:00 pmat No. 2 Michigan
PASSW 20–17104,864[16]
November 226:00 pmIowa
  • Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
  • Minneapolis, MN (rivalry)
WTBSL 27–3065,018[17]
December 297:00 pmvs. Tennessee*
RaycomL 14–2151,357[18]
  • *Non-conference game
  • Homecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Central time

Game summaries

At Oklahoma

Team 1 234Total
Golden Gophers 0 000 0
• #1 Sooners 14 211414 63
  • Date: September 20
  • Location: Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
See also: 1986 Oklahoma Sooners football team

At Ohio State

Minnesota at Ohio State
Team 1 234Total
Golden Gophers 0 000 0
• Buckeyes 14 3106 33
See also: 1986 Ohio State Buckeyes football team

At Wisconsin

Minnesota at Wisconsin
Team 1 234Total
• Golden Gophers 0 17100 27
Badgers 0 10100 20
Scoring summary
Q2WISGregoire 34 yard field goalWIS 3–0
Q2MINNPenn 2 yard run (Lohmiller kick)MINN 7–3
Q2WISArtley 3 yard run (Gregoire kick)WIS 10–7
Q2MINNCarter 27 yard pass from Foggie (Lohmiller kick)MINN 14–10
Q2MINNLohmiller 27 yard field goalMINN 17–10
Q3WISGregoire 28 yard field goalMINN 17–13
Q3MINNPenn 64 yard pass from Foggie (Lohmiller kick)MINN 24–13
Q3MINNLohmiller 43 yard field goalMINN 27–13
Q3WISHartlieb 13 yard pass from Keyes (Gregoire kick)MINN 27–20
See also: 1986 Wisconsin Badgers football team
  • MINN: Thompson 26 Rush, 117 Yds

[19]

At Michigan

Minnesota at Michigan
Team 1 234Total
• Golden Gophers 0 7103 20
#2 Wolverines 0 1007 17
Scoring summary
2MINNAnderson 15 yard pass from Foggie (Lohmiller kick)MINN 7–0
2MICHGillette 35 yard field goalMINN 7–3
2MICHWitcher 8 yard run (Gillette kick)MICH 10–7
3MINNFoggie 5 yard run (Lohmilller kick)MINN 14–10
3MINNLohmiller 25 yard field goalMINN 17–10
4MICHWhite 1 yard run (Gillette kick)Tie 17–17
4MINNLohmiller 30 yard field goalMINN 20–17

[20]

Iowa

Iowa at Minnesota
Team 1 234Total
• Hawkeyes 0 01317 30
Golden Gophers 7 1073 27
Scoring summary
Q1MINNGoetz 6-yard run (Lohmiller kick)MINN 7–0
Q2MINND. Thompson 8-yard run (Lohmiller kick)MINN 14–0
Q2MINNLohmiller 62-yard field goalMINN 17–0
Q3IOWAHoughtlin 49-yard field goalMINN 17–3
Q3IOWAMarciano 89-yard punt return (Houghtlin kick)MINN 17–10
Q3MINNFoggie 23-yard run (Lohmiller kick)MINN 24–10
Q3IOWAHoughtlin 38-yard field goalMINN 24–13
Q4IOWAFlagg 1-yard pass from Vlasic (Houghtlin kick)MINN 24–20
Q4IOWABayless 1-yard run (Houghtlin kick)IOWA 27–24
Q4MINNLohmiller 49-yard field goalTie 27–27
Q40:01IOWAHoughtlin 37-yard field goalIOWA 30–27
See also: 1986 Iowa Hawkeyes football team and Floyd of Rosedale

[21]

Vs. Tennessee (Liberty Bowl)

Minnesota vs. Tennessee
Team 1 234Total
Golden Gophers 0 383 14
• Volunteers 7 707 21
Main article: 1986 Liberty Bowl
See also: 1986 Tennessee Volunteers football team

Personnel

1986 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos. # Name Class
WR Melvin Anderson
OL Paul Anderson
TE Ed Bahr
WR Jason Bruce
WR Dennis Carter
WR Gary Couch
RB Marcus Evans
QB Rickey Foggie
RB Ron Goetz
OL Ray Hitchcock (C)
OL Jim Hobbins Sr
QB Alan Holt
TE Craig Otto
RB Ed Penn
RB Roselle Richardson
RB Terry Stewart
RB Darrell Thompson
RB Kevin Wilson
OL Norries Wilson (C)
OL Troy Wolkow
Defense
Pos. # Name Class
DL Anthony Burke
LB Mark Dusbabek (C)
DB Duane Dutrieuille
DB Steve Franklin
DL Gary Hadd
LB Bruce Holmes
LB Larry Joyner
LB Jon Leverenz
DB Matt Martinez
DB Chuck McCree
LB Jon Melander
DL Doug Mueller
LB Don Pollard
DB Donovan Small
DL Steve Thompson
DB David Williams
Special teams
Pos. # Name Class
P Brent Herbel
K Chip Lohmiller
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
    Legend
    • (C) Team captain
    • (S) Suspended
    • (I) Ineligible
    • Injured
    • Redshirt

    References

    1. ^ "1986 Minnesota Golden Gophers Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
    2. ^ Keiser, Jeff (2007). "2007 Media Guide" (PDF). p. 190.
    3. ^ a b c Keiser, Jeff (2007). "2007 Media Guide" (PDF). p. 180.
    4. ^ Keiser, Jeff (2007). "2007 Media Guide" (PDF). p. 182.
    5. ^ a b c d e Keiser, Jeff (2007). "2007 Media Guide" (PDF). p. 181.
    6. ^ Keiser, Jeff (2007), 2007 Media Guide (PDF), p. 160
    7. ^ "Thompson makes a flashy Gopher debut". St. Cloud Times. September 15, 1986. Retrieved April 22, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
    8. ^ "Sooners brush Gophers aside 63–0; await Miami". Grand Forks Herald. September 21, 1986. Retrieved April 22, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
    9. ^ "Pacific shocks Gophers 24–20". The Forum. September 28, 1986. Retrieved April 22, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
    10. ^ "George, Boilers get knocked silly". The Republic. October 5, 1986. Retrieved April 22, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
    11. ^ "Minnesota 44, Northwestern 23". The Greenville News. October 12, 1986. Retrieved April 22, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
    12. ^ "Lohmiller's chip shot sinks Indiana". Anderson Daily Bulletin. October 20, 1986. Retrieved April 22, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
    13. ^ "Ohio State puts damper on Gophers". Star & Tribune. October 26, 1986. Retrieved April 22, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
    14. ^ "Michigan State steamrolls Minnesota". Battle Creek Enquirer. November 2, 1986. Retrieved April 22, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
    15. ^ "Badgers can only blame themselves". Sunday News. November 9, 1986. Retrieved April 22, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
    16. ^ "Minnesota knocks off No. 2 Michigan". The Charlotte Observer. November 16, 1986. Retrieved April 22, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
    17. ^ "Gophers exchange tie, give Iowa win gift". Post-Bulletin. November 24, 1986. Retrieved April 22, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
    18. ^ "Tennessee air raid sinks Gophers' rally". Chicago Tribune. December 30, 1986. Retrieved April 22, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
    19. ^ Gainesville Sun. 1986 Nov 9.
    20. ^ "Minnesota Upsets Michigan". The Washington Post. November 16, 1986. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
    21. ^ "Darndest Things Hog The Spotlight In Archrival Trophy Games". Chicago Tribune. November 16, 1986. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
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