Minnesota Golden Gophers · All-time career leaders
Minnesota Football Career Field Goals Made Leaders
Dan Nystrom holds Minnesota's career field goals made record with 71 field goals (1999–2002). Chip Lohmiller (57) and Emmit Carpenter (53) round out the top three. 10 of the top 18 played since 2000; the most recent is Dragan Kesich (2020–2024), No. 5 on the list.
Minnesota Golden GophersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Field Goals Made |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dan Nystrom | 1999–2002 | 71 |
| 2 | Chip Lohmiller | 1984–1987 | 57 |
| 3 | Emmit Carpenter | 2015–2018 | 53 |
| 4 | Paul Rogind | 1976–1979 | 44 |
| 5 | Dragan Kesich | 2020–2024 | 43 |
| 6 | Mike Chalberg | 1991–1995 | 41 |
| 7 | Jim Gallery | 1980–1983 | 40 |
| 8 | Adam Bailey | 1996–1998 | 38 |
| 9 | Brent Berglund | 1988–1990 | 35 |
| 10 | Matthew Trickett | 2021–2022 | 32 |
| 11 | Ryan Santoso | 2014–2017 | 29 |
| 12 | Rhys Lloyd | 2003–2004 | 26 |
| 13 | Eric Ellestad | 2007–2010 | 24 |
| 14 | Joel Monroe | 2005–2008 | 22 |
| 15 | Jason Giannini | 2005–2007 | 21 |
| 16 | Chris Hawthorne | 2011–2013 | 20 |
| 16 | Jordan Wettstein | 2011–2012 | 20 |
| 16 | Aaron Piepkorn | 1991–1992 | 20 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Minnesota only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.