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Minnesota Football Career Fumble Recoveries Leaders
Stephen Thompson holds Minnesota's career fumble recoveries record with 8 fumble recoveries (1967–1970). Thomas Barber (7) and Sean Hoffman (7) round out the top three. 1 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Thomas Barber (2016–2019), No. 2 on the list.
Minnesota Golden GophersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Fumble Recoveries |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephen Thompson | 1967–1970 | 8 |
| 2 | Thomas Barber | 2016–2019 | 7 |
| 2 | Sean Hoffman | 1997–2000 | 7 |
| 2 | Tyrone Carter | 1996–1999 | 7 |
| 2 | Sean Lumpkin | 1988–1991 | 7 |
| 2 | Kerry Glenn | 1981–1984 | 7 |
| 2 | Ron Kamzelski | 1964–1968 | 7 |
| 2 | Wayne King | 1964–1968 | 7 |
| 9 | Tom Murphy | 1977–1980 | 6 |
| 9 | Stan Sytsma | 1976–1978 | 6 |
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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.