TJ Thomas stats and game log
TJ Thomas is the Minnesota Golden Gophers running back. In the 2026 season through October 10, 2026, TJ Thomas has played 6 games: 53.2 rushing yards per game on 8.7 carries.
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Research summary
- Consistency: at or above the season average (53.2 rushing yards) in 3 of 6 games.
- Next game: home against the Iowa Hawkeyes on October 24, 2026. This season the Iowa Hawkeyes average 84.7 rushing yards allowed per game (126th most allowed of 136) and 14.5 points allowed per game (125th most allowed of 136) over 6 games. This is opponent context, not a prediction.
How often
| Threshold | Last 5 | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 40+ rushing yards | 3 of 5 | 4 of 6 |
| 60+ rushing yards | 2 of 5 | 2 of 6 |
| 80+ rushing yards | 1 of 5 | 1 of 6 |
| 3+ receptions | 3 of 5 | 3 of 6 |
| 4+ receptions | 2 of 5 | 2 of 6 |
Figures are College football regular-season games; samples are stated and small samples move quickly.
Next game: Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Iowa Hawkeyes preview (Oct 24, 2026). Team: Minnesota Golden Gophers stats and results.
2026 season
| Games | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | REC | REC YDS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 per game | 6 | 8.7 | 53.2 | 0.2 | 2.8 | 16 |
| 2026 totals | 6 | 52 | 319 | 1 | 17 | 96 |
2025 season
9 regular-season games in 2025 for comparison, played for ELON. Playoff games are not in these figures.
| Games | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | REC | REC YDS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 per game | 9 | 10.1 | 42.7 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 13.8 |
| 2025 totals | 9 | 91 | 384 | 6 | 15 | 124 |
Rates in 2026
TJ Thomas has 52 carries for 319 yards.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Yards per carry | 6.1 |
| Rushing touchdowns | 1 |
| Receptions | 17 |
Home, road and recent form, 2026
| Split | Games | Rush yds/g | Car/g | Rec yds/g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 57.3 | 8.8 | 17.3 |
| Road | 2 | 45 | 8.5 | 13.5 |
| Last 5 games | 5 | 53.4 | 9 | 14.6 |
| Season | 6 | 53.2 | 8.7 | 16 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | REC | REC YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | @ PUR | L | 6 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 18 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | vs MICH | W | 12 | 56 | 0 | 2 | 14 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | @ WASH | W | 11 | 78 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | vs AKR | W | 13 | 122 | 1 | 3 | -8 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | vs MSST | L | 3 | -1 | 0 | 4 | 40 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | vs EIU | W | 7 | 52 | 0 | 2 | 23 |
| Oct 25, 2025 | @ ME (with ELON) | L | 5 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2025 | @ W&M (with ELON) | L | 11 | 42 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| Oct 11, 2025 | vs VILL (with ELON) | L | 11 | 49 | 2 | 2 | 35 |
| Oct 4, 2025 | @ TOW (with ELON) | W | 13 | 53 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Golden Gophers teammates
- Darius Taylor (RB)
- Drake Lindsey (QB)
- Jalen Smith (WR)
- Javon Tracy (WR)
- Noah Jennings (WR)
- Pierce Walsh (TE)
- Xavier Ford (RB)
How to read these numbers
- Games are the games TJ Thomas played.
- Season tables are regular-season games only. The game log includes playoff games, labeled, and reaches into last season when needed.
- A dash (–) means the statistic is not recorded for that game, never zero (hover it for the reason). A column with no recorded value is left out.
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Research in StatsNext
- TJ Thomas in StatsNext: Player Research with splits, matchup context and current props
- Minnesota Golden Gophers stats and results
- Minnesota Golden Gophers at Purdue Boilermakers, October 10, 2026
- Michigan Wolverines at Minnesota Golden Gophers, October 3, 2026
- Minnesota Golden Gophers at Washington Huskies, September 26, 2026
- All College football player stats, 2026