Golden Gophers Primary LogoGolden Gophers Alternate LogoGolden Gophers Wordmark LogoGolden Gophers Team MerchCollege Sports Established 1896 Location Minneapolis, Minnesota College Name University of Minnesota Collegiate History 1973 – Present / NCAA Division 1 1921 – 1973 / University Division of the NCAA 1907 – 1921 / Athletic Association of the United States Conference History 1896 – Present / Big 10 …