Daniel Jackson News, Rumors, Updates - Minnesota Golden Gophers

High volume in loss Jackson hauled in 7 of 16 targets for 70 yards during Saturday's 26-19 loss to Rutgers.

Impact Jackson handled a season-high 16 targets against the Scarlet Knights, turning that volume into seven catches for 70 yards. Despite the inefficient catch ratio, the senior receiver has now recorded 70 or more yards in each of the team's last four games, logging 31 catches for 350 yards and a pair of touchdowns in that timeframe. Jackson will be hoping to continue his productive play when the Golden Gophers host Penn State following this week's bye.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Leading receiver in upset win Jackson gathered in 5 of 10 targets for 74 yards during Saturday's 25-17 win against Illinois.

Impact Jackson led the team with 74 receiving yards on a day in which the Golden Gophers upset the Fighting Illini in their own stadium. The senior receiver has now recorded more than 70 receiving yards in each of the team's last three games, and though he didn't find the end zone, his 10 targets serve as a positive indication of his expanded role within the offense. Jackson will hope to keep the positive momentum going when the Golden Gophers travel to face Rutgers this coming Saturday.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Leading receiver in blowout win Jackson logged nine receptions (on 12 targets) for 117 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 48-23 win versus Maryland.

Impact Jackson led the team in receptions and yards on the day, crossing the century mark for just the second time this season. The senior receiver found the end zone twice on the day, connecting with quarterback Max Brosmer on passes of 10 and four yards in the first and second quarters, respectively. Jackson has now caught seven or more passes in four of the team's last five games and will hope to build on Saturday's performance when the Golden Gophers travel to face Illinois this coming Saturday.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Max Brosmer links up with Daniel Jackson for a four-yard TD to extend Minnesota's lead over Maryland

OCTOBER 26 • FOX SPORTS

Leading receiver in victory Jackson logged 10 receptions (on 13 targets) for 89 yards during Saturday's 21-17 win versus UCLA.

Impact Jackson recorded a season-high in receptions on a day in which he led the team in both catches and receiving yards. Despite failing to find the end zone, Saturday marked one of Jackson's best outing of the season, which the senior receiver needed coming off a lackluster performance against UCLA the week before. Jackson has had a solid season thus far, catching 42 passes for 451 yards through the team's first seven games, though a single touchdown is certainly less than ideal. Jackson will hope to use the team's upcoming bye to better prepare for a home game against Maryland the following Saturday.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient performance in loss Jackson caught 7 of 8 targets for 58 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 27-24 defeat against Michigan.

Impact Jackson found the end zone on a 12-yard strike from quarterback Max Brosmer in the fourth quarter, drawing the Golden Gophers within three points before a controversial onside kick attempt ended the game in favor of the Wolverines. The senior receiver recorded his second-highest reception total on the season and has now seen eight or more targets in each of Minnesota's last three games, indicating that his role within the offense will continue to provide opportunities for production. Jackson will hope to build off his scoring performance when the Golden Gophers host USC on Saturday.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in receiving in loss Jackson caught 9 of 12 targets for 112 yards during Saturday's 31-14 loss against Iowa.

Impact Jackson recorded season-highs in receptions and yards against the Hawkeyes, leading the Golden Gophers in both categories on the day. It's a welcome change to the beginning of the season for Jackson, as he had yet to catch more than four passes in a game prior to Saturday's contest and had yet to cross the century mark in a game. The senior receiver will hope to find the end zone for the first time this season against a tough Michigan defense this coming Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Moderate showing in opening loss Jackson totaled four receptions (on five targets) for 55 yards during Thursday's 19-17 defeat to North Carolina.

Impact Jackson was previously questionable for Thursday's game with an undisclosed injury, but was declared good to go hours before kickoff. It's unknown whether Jackson simply played through injury, but the veteran receiver recorded a moderate day, failing to find the end zone in Minnesota's loss to North Carolina. The 6-foot receiver still led the team in receptions and yards, indicating that he is the top option for the passing attack moving forward. A home matchup against Rhode Island should provide the opportunity for Jackson to get things going on the season.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go vs. UNC Jackson (undisclosed) will play in Minnesota's opener against North Carolina, national college football writer Brett McMurphy reports.

Impact Jackson's status was up in the air for weeks leading up to this game, but it appears as though the receiver will be at full capacity against the Tar Heels. Jackson, Minnesota's top receiver, is in line for a big season. He'll be the Gophers' top pass-catcher all fall long.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Jackson has been "limited in practice for about a week," according to a report from Andy Greder of the St. Paul Pioneer Press.

Impact Seeing Jackson limited in practice with only two weeks left before the start of the season can't be an encouraging sight for the Gophers, but head coach PJ Fleck hasn't said that the top wideout could be in danger of missing the season opener against North Carolina on Aug. 29. The star wideout had a career-best season in 2023, making 59 catches on 116 targets for 831 yards and eight touchdowns across 13 appearances. All those marks were career-high marks for him.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Running routes Sunday Jackson (undisclosed) ran routes during practice Sunday, Kane Rob of Locked On Golden Gophers reports.

Impact Jackson running routes and catching thrown balls from quarterbacks indicates he is healthy for the first time since Minnesota's 2023 season. It saw him establish career highs in receptions (59), receiving yards (831) and touchdowns (eight). Jackson has established himself as a proven player by now, making him the Gophers' most promising wideout going into their 2024 season, expected to be his last should he stay healthy.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota's Athan Kaliakmanis throws a seven-yard TD pass to Daniel Jackson to gain the lead against Wisconsin

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Minnesota's Athan Kaliakmanis hits Daniel Jackson for the 31-yard touchdown to take the lead against Illinois

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers Highlights | CFB on FOX

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • Fox Sports

Minnesota's Athan Kaliakmanis connects with Daniel Jackson for a 13-yard touchdown to tie the game against Nebraska

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • Fox Sports

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Max Brosmer links up with Daniel Jackson for a four-yard TD to extend Minnesota's lead over Maryland

Minnesota's Athan Kaliakmanis throws a seven-yard TD pass to Daniel Jackson to gain the lead against Wisconsin

Minnesota's Athan Kaliakmanis hits Daniel Jackson for the 31-yard touchdown to take the lead against Illinois

Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers Highlights | CFB on FOX

Minnesota's Athan Kaliakmanis connects with Daniel Jackson for a 13-yard touchdown to tie the game against Nebraska