Minnesota Golden Gophers#12 · QB Michael Merdinger
74 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-1
- Weight
- 205 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
Michael Merdinger is a QB (#12) for Minnesota, from Fort Lauderdale, FL. In the 2025 season he had 350 passing yards and 1 touchdown, 70.0 yards per game over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Passing yards 13
Passing TDs 9
Rushing yards 14
Rushing TDs 13
Total yards 13
Fantasy points 12
Efficiency
Completion % 8
Yards per attempt 15
TD rate 9
INT avoidance 10
Big-play passing 18
Rush efficiency 9
Measurables
Height 6
Weight 8
Frame 7
Experience 13
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Michael Merdinger career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Cmp-Att | Pass Yds | TD | INT | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | LIB | 5 | 21-41 | 350 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 26.8 |
| 2024 | UNC | 1 | 9-12 | 86 | 0 | 1 | -31 | 0 | -1.7 |
| Career | 6 | 30-53 | 436 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 1 | 25.1 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2025. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Season stats for Michael Merdinger appear here once he records them. Roster details are rechecked weekly.
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- NowMinnesota QB: #12
- ClassJunior
- HometownFort Lauderdale, FL
Michael Merdinger: Minnesota QB profile and stats
Michael Merdinger is a QB (#12) for Minnesota, from Fort Lauderdale, FL. This profile tracks Michael Merdinger's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Minnesota roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Minnesota sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Michael Merdinger in the news
All newsRecapMinnesota beat Michigan 20-14 (Week 5, 2026)Minnesota beat Michigan 20-14 at Huntington Bank Stadium. Now Minnesota is 4-1, 2-0 in Big Ten play, and Michigan is 3-2, 0-2 in Big Ten play.2026-10-03RecapMinnesota edged Washington 27-24 (Week 4, 2026)Minnesota edged Washington 27-24 at Husky Stadium. Now Minnesota is 3-1, 1-0 in Big Ten play, and Washington is 3-1, 0-1 in Big Ten play.2026-09-26RecapMinnesota beat Akron 41-7 (Week 3, 2026)Minnesota beat Akron 41-7 at Huntington Bank Stadium. Now Minnesota is 2-1, and Akron is 1-2.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Michael Merdinger play for?
Michael Merdinger plays for Minnesota, wearing #12 at QB.
What position does Michael Merdinger play?
Michael Merdinger is a QB for Minnesota.
How tall is Michael Merdinger?
Michael Merdinger is 6-1 and weighs 205 lb.
What year is Michael Merdinger in?
Michael Merdinger is listed as a junior on the Minnesota roster.
Where is Michael Merdinger from?
Michael Merdinger is from Fort Lauderdale, FL.