Minnesota Golden Gophers#9 · RB Xavier Ford
63 Overall rating steady- Height
- 5-10
- Weight
- 210 lb
- Class
- Sophomore
- Hometown
- Leesville, LA
Xavier Ford is a RB (#9) for Minnesota, from Leesville, LA. In the 2026 season he has 82 rushing yards and 1 touchdown, 16.4 rushing yards per game over 5 games. He has 14.2 fantasy points (PPR), 2.8 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Rushing yards 11
Rushing TDs 9
Receptions 3
Receiving yards 3
Total TDs 9
Scrimmage yards 10
Efficiency
Yards per carry 11
Yards per catch 3
Fantasy points 10
Receiving usage 3
Carry volume 11
Yards per touch 10
Measurables
Height 6
Weight 11
Frame 9
Experience 10
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2026 season
82
Rushing yards
1
Rushing TDs
17
Carries
4.8
Yards/carry
0
Receptions
0
Receiving yards
Xavier Ford career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Att | Rush Yds | TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MINN | 5 | 17 | 82 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14.2 |
| 2025 | MINN | 2 | 10 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.5 |
| Career | 7 | 27 | 117 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17.7 |
Season totals, 2025 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
14
7
38
7
17
20
6
28
0
10
No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | RUSH YDS | REC | REC YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs Michigan | W 20-14 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | at Washington | W 27-24 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Akron | W 41-7 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Mississippi State | L 13-38 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 3 | vs Eastern Illinois | W 59-7 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career timeline
- NowMinnesota RB: #9
- ClassSophomore
- HometownLeesville, LA
Xavier Ford: Minnesota RB profile and stats
Xavier Ford is a RB (#9) for Minnesota, from Leesville, LA. This profile tracks Xavier Ford'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.
Xavier Ford 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 Xavier Ford play for?
Xavier Ford plays for Minnesota, wearing #9 at RB.
What position does Xavier Ford play?
Xavier Ford is a RB for Minnesota.
How tall is Xavier Ford?
Xavier Ford is 5-10 and weighs 210 lb.
What year is Xavier Ford in?
Xavier Ford is listed as a sophomore on the Minnesota roster.
Where is Xavier Ford from?
Xavier Ford is from Leesville, LA.
How many rushing yards does Xavier Ford have?
Xavier Ford has 82 rushing yards in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.