Mark the calendar: the Gophers and Washington are set to meet on September 26, 2026, with kickoff time still to be determined. It's the fourth game on Minnesota's 2026 slate, capping a non-conference-heavy opening stretch before the Gophers dive into the meat of their Big Ten schedule.
Home or away hasn't been published yet for this one, so Gophers fans will have to wait before planning any road trips or circling TCF Bank Stadium on the calendar for this particular date.
Washington caps off a September slate that opens with Eastern Illinois on September 3, followed by Mississippi State on September 12 and Akron on September 19. From there, Minnesota heads straight into a run of Big Ten opponents, starting with Michigan on October 3, then Purdue on October 10 and Indiana on October 31.
It's early days for schedule-watching, but a late-September date against a program like Washington gives fans a real gut-check game before conference play ramps up. Expect more details — kickoff time, TV info, and home/away designation — to roll out as the University of Minnesota Athletics department finalizes logistics closer to the season.