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

Sherels had an extensive history with the University of Minnesota, playing middle linebacker for the team from 2003-2007 and then serving as a special assistant and then defensive graduate assistant under Jerry Kill from 2011-2013.

[2] The Gophers also saw quarterback Philip Nelson leave the team, announcing his transfer to Rutgers University shortly after the conclusion of the 2013 season.

[3] During the off season, Nelson was charged with first-degree assault after allegedly kicking Isaac Kolstad in the head during a late-night scuffle in downtown Mankato, Minnesota.

These charges led to Nelson's dismissal from the Rutgers Scarlet Knights football program on May 14, 2014.