The Minnesota Golden Gophers already know most of their future opponents, thanks to the Big Ten releasing conference matchups years in advance. Think of this as your Minnesota future football schedule tracker: confirmed opponents by season, home and away breakdowns, and a free printable for 2027. It updates as dates, kickoff times, and non-conference games are announced.
Minnesota Future Schedule: Quick Facts
- Minnesota plays nine Big Ten games per season, with three non-conference games.
- Protected annual rivals: Iowa and Wisconsin.
- Minnesota keeps Paul Bunyan’s Axe (Wisconsin) and Floyd of Rosedale (Iowa) on the schedule and hosts Ohio State in 2027.
- Most 2027 dates and kickoff times are still TBA.
Minnesota Golden Gophers Future Opponents and Schedules
Below is Minnesota’s season-by-season outlook. The 2026 slate is set and has its own full schedule page; 2027 and 2028 show the Big Ten opponents confirmed so far, with non-conference games and exact dates filling in over time.
2026 Minnesota Opponents & Schedule
Minnesota’s 2026 schedule is complete. For the full week-by-week slate, dates, and a printable, see our 2026 Minnesota Golden Gophers football schedule.
2027 Minnesota Opponents & Schedule
Minnesota hosts Illinois, Indiana, Ohio State, Washington and Wisconsin in Big Ten play, and travels to Iowa, Maryland, Nebraska and USC. Minnesota’s three non-conference games for 2027 have not been announced yet and will be added here as they are scheduled.
| Opponent | Site | Date |
|---|---|---|
 vs Illinois |
Home | TBD |
 vs Indiana |
Home | TBD |
 vs Ohio State |
Home | TBD |
 vs Washington |
Home | TBD |
 vs Wisconsin |
Home | TBD |
 at Iowa |
Away | TBD |
 at Maryland |
Away | TBD |
 at Nebraska |
Away | TBD |
 at USC |
Away | TBD |
Download the Printable 2027 Minnesota Schedule
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2028 Minnesota Opponents & Schedule
Minnesota’s 2028 Big Ten opponents are set. The Golden Gophers host Iowa, Maryland, Nebraska and Oregon, and travel to Michigan State, Ohio State, Rutgers, UCLA and Wisconsin. Non-conference games and exact dates are still to be announced.
Beyond 2028
The Big Ten has confirmed conference opponents through the 2028 season. As the league releases Minnesota’s 2029 matchups and beyond, they will be added to this page.
How Minnesota’s Future Football Schedule Comes Together
Each season Minnesota plays a nine-game Big Ten slate the conference assigns, plus three non-conference games the school books on its own, often years ahead. Under the Big Ten’s scheduling model, Minnesota’s protected annual rivals (Iowa and Wisconsin) recur every year while the rest of the schedule rotates, which means the Golden Gophers see the whole league on a regular cycle.
As the Big Ten finalizes dates and Minnesota fills its remaining non-conference slots, this Minnesota future football schedule page updates so you always have the current opponent list and printable in one place.
Minnesota Future Football Schedule FAQ
Who does Minnesota play every year?
Minnesota’s protected annual rivals are Iowa and Wisconsin. The rest of the nine-game conference slate rotates year to year.
Who does Minnesota play in 2027?
In Big Ten play, Minnesota hosts Illinois, Indiana, Ohio State, Washington and Wisconsin and visits Iowa, Maryland, Nebraska and USC. Minnesota’s three non-conference games for 2027 have not been announced yet and will be added here as they are scheduled.
Is there a printable Minnesota 2027 schedule?
Yes. This page includes a free printable 2027 Minnesota schedule with the confirmed opponents and home/away breakdown. Dates and kickoff times are added as they are announced.
Where can I find Minnesota’s current schedule?
See the 2026 Minnesota Golden Gophers football schedule for the current season.
Past Minnesota Schedules
Looking for past Minnesota results and printables? Browse the 2026 Minnesota schedule, 2025 Minnesota football schedule and 2024 Minnesota football schedule. For every other team’s future opponents by year, visit our Future College Football Schedules hub.
