Minnesota Golden Gophers 2027 Schedule & Opponents
The 2027 Minnesota Golden Gophers schedule includes home games against San Jose State, Lindenwood (FCS), Illinois, Indiana, Ohio State, Washington, Wisconsin; road games at Mississippi State, Iowa, Maryland, Nebraska, USC. 11 of 12 games are confirmed as of September 20, 2026; 1 is still projected or to be announced.
2027 opponents (11 of 12 confirmed)
Home games (7)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose State | Non-conference | September 2, 2027 | Confirmed |
| Lindenwood (FCS) | Non-conference | September 18, 2027 | Projected |
| Illinois | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Indiana | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Ohio State | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Washington | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Wisconsin | Conference | — | Confirmed |
Road games (5)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State | Non-conference | September 11, 2027 | Confirmed |
| Iowa | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Maryland | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Nebraska | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| USC | Conference | — | Confirmed |
Confirmed = officially announced by the school or conference. Projected = reported or expected but not yet announced. TBA = the slot exists but the opponent or details are still open.
Minnesota Golden Gophers 2027 schedule FAQ
Who does Minnesota play in 2027?
Minnesota has 12 games on the 2027 schedule so far: home games against San Jose State, Lindenwood (FCS), Illinois, Indiana, Ohio State, Washington, Wisconsin; road games at Mississippi State, Iowa, Maryland, Nebraska, USC. 11 are officially confirmed, and 1 remains projected or to be announced.
How many home games does Minnesota have in 2027?
Minnesota currently has 7 home games and 5 road games on the 2027 schedule. Counts change as remaining games are announced.
How many conference games does Minnesota play in 2027?
9 of the 2027 games listed for Minnesota are Big Ten conference games; the rest are non-conference matchups the school scheduled itself.
When will the 2027 Minnesota schedule be finalized?
Non-conference games are contracted years in advance and are usually the first rows confirmed. Big Ten opponents are set: the conference has announced all nine of Minnesota's 2027 conference games. Kickoff dates and times come with the conference's full schedule release. Rows on this page move from projected or to-be-announced to confirmed as each game is officially announced.
Which 2027 Minnesota games are not confirmed yet?
1 game is still open: Lindenwood (FCS) (projected). They update as announcements land.
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Data updated: September 20, 2026