They were led by third-year head coach Jerry Kill and played their home games at TCF Bank Stadium.

They were a member of the Legends Division of the Big Ten Conference.

The Gophers had their first, full intrasquad scrimmage during the Spring Game under Kill's tenure; his previous two Spring Games had been limited in scope.

[1] [2] Roster Last update: November 19, 2012 The game was Minnesota's first win against Nebraska since a 26–14 victory on September 24, 1960.

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