All-time record against Tulsa: 2–0–0 The Gophers open the 2005 season in dominating fashion.

Laurence Maroney had another big day for the Golden Gophers, rushing for 217 yards.

He also rushed for a two-point conversion in the waning time of the fourth quarter, giving a tying score that would eventually force overtime.

The Golden Gophers turned the ball over twice, compared to no turnovers for the Nittany Lions.

The Nittany Lions regained the Governor's Victory Bell for the first time since 1998.

All-time record against Michigan: 24–67–3 (as of 2005) The Minnesota Golden Gophers won the Little Brown Jug for the first time since 1986.

The Badgers then scored a touchdown, bringing the lead back down to a three-point gap.

The Golden Gophers out gained the Buckeyes by 130 yards on offense, but had several drives stall.

Twice the ball was turned over on downs, once on a missed field goal, and the Gophers had one fumble.

All-time record against Michigan State: 15–25–0 (as of 2005) Amir Pinnix rushed for 206 yards as the Golden Gophers won, 41–18.

In addition, the Gophers dominated the time of possession, having offensive control for 36 minutes in the game.

All-time record against Iowa: 58–39–2 (as of 2005) In the 99th addition of the Minnesota-Iowa rivalry, the Golden Gophers dropped their fifth straight game to the Hawkeyes.

The Gophers lost the lead for the first time with 1:08 remaining as they gave up a 39-yard field goal try.