Season Opener Highlights
The University of Minnesota’s football program has released its highly anticipated kickoff schedule for the upcoming season, outlining five key matchups that will anchor the Gophers’ slate.
The season opens on September 3 at 7 p.m. when Minnesota hosts Eastern Illinois, a game that will stream live on Peacock, giving fans a chance to catch the action online.
A week later, the Gophers welcome Mississippi State on September 12 at 2:30 p.m., with the contest broadcast on CBS, marking the first of several high‑profile television appearances.
On September 19, Minnesota travels to face Akron at 11 a.m., the game slated for the Big Ten Network, showcasing the conference’s early‑season lineup.
Broadcast Landscape
Across the schedule, the Gophers will be featured on a mix of traditional broadcast networks and streaming platforms, including Peacock, CBS, the Big Ten Network, and NBC, ensuring broad accessibility for fans nationwide.
The Homecoming showdown against Iowa on October 24 will kick off at either 2 p.m. or 7 p.m., with the exact broadcast window to be announced later, adding to the excitement surrounding the rivalry.
The season finale pits the Gophers against Wisconsin in the iconic Battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe on November 27 at 6:30 p.m., airing on NBC and capping a year of high‑stakes matchups.