2026 Minnesota Golden Gophers in the NFL: Week 5
Former Minnesota Golden Gopher players had a mixed Week 5 in the NFL, with standout performances from a few standouts but overall underwhelming results for the group. Blake Cashman continued his strong defensive play for the Vikings, while Rashod Bateman led the Ravens’ receiving corps with five catches in a thrilling overtime victory.
Other Gophers like Boye Mafe and Danny Striggow contributed solid defensive efforts, though injuries and limited playing time affected several others, including Eric Murray, who remained sidelined due to concussion protocol. The week also saw a few underwhelming outings, such as Brevin Span-Ford’s limited role for the Cowboys and Benjamin St.
Juste’s non-stat special teams appearance for the Packers, underscoring the inconsistency among former Gophers in their early-season performances.
