Location: Minneapolis, MN
Founded: 1851
Primary Athletic Conference: Big Ten Conference
Nickname: Golden Gophers
Colors: Maroon (Coat.), Gold
Mascot Name: Goldy Gopher
Institution Website: www.umn.edu
Famous Alumni: Walter Mondale (Politician)
Garrison Keillor (Writer)
Patty Berg (LPGA)
Tony Dungy (Football Coach)
Marion Barber III (NFL)
Stephanie Klaviter (Softball)
Paul Molitor (MLB)
Fun Fact: The University Of Minnesota has the second largest student population in the nation, with over 50,000 undergraduate and graduate students on campus.