Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Syracuse Orange
TEXAS BOWL
21
7-6
Game Leaders
Team Stats
396
Total Yards
350
1
Turnovers
1
23
1st Downs
19
9-53
Penalties
8-65
7/14
3rd Down
8/17
1/2
4th Down
1/1
29:47
Possession
30:13
Game Information
Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 23 | 19 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-14 | 8-17 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 396 | 350 |
| Passing | 188 | 223 |
| Comp/Att | 19/29 | 13/30 |
| Yards per pass | 6.5 | 7.4 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing | 208 | 127 |
| Rushing Attempts | 46 | 38 |
| Yards per rush | 4.5 | 3.3 |
| Penalties | 9-53 | 8-65 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 29:47 | 30:13 |
2025 Standings
FBS
| Atlantic Coast ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 7-1 | 11-3 |
| SMU | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Miami | 6-2 | 12-2 |
| Pittsburgh | 6-2 | 8-5 |
| Georgia Tech | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Duke | 6-2 | 9-5 |
| NC State | 4-4 | 8-5 |
| California | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Clemson | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Louisville | 4-4 | 9-4 |
| Wake Forest | 4-4 | 9-4 |
| Stanford | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Florida State | 2-6 | 5-7 |
| North Carolina | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Virginia Tech | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Boston College | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Syracuse | 1-7 | 3-9 |
FBS
| Big Ten ConferenceBig Ten Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 9-0 | 14-0 |
| Ohio State | 9-0 | 12-2 |
| Oregon | 8-1 | 13-1 |
| USC | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Michigan | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Iowa | 6-3 | 9-4 |
| Washington | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Illinois | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Minnesota | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Nebraska | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| Northwestern | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| UCLA | 3-6 | 3-9 |
| Penn State | 3-6 | 7-6 |
| Rutgers | 2-7 | 5-7 |
| Wisconsin | 2-7 | 4-8 |
| Michigan State | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Maryland | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Purdue | 0-9 | 2-10 |
NCAAF News

Transfer QB Kenny Minchey flips from Nebraska to Kentucky
One day after announcing his commitment to Nebraska, transfer quarterback Kenny Minchey, the former Notre Dame backup, has flipped to Kentucky, he told ESPN on Monday.
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New Colorado AD Fernando Lovo aims to make Buffs 'global brand'
Deion Sanders has a big fan in his new boss: Colorado athletic director Fernando Lovo. During his introductory news conference Monday, Lovo acknowledged the importance of Sanders, who has put the Buffaloes back on the football map.
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Michigan QB Bryce Underwood returning for sophomore season
Michigan starting quarterback Bryce Underwood will return for his sophomore season with the Wolverines, giving new coach Kyle Whittingham an offensive centerpiece to build around in 2026.
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