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Mafe, Kallerup Become Super Bowl Champions as Seattle Beats New England
2/8/2026 7:23:00 PM | Football
Pair of Minnesota natives win Super Bowl with Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots, 29-13, in Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, Calif., making former Gophers Boye Mafe and Nick Kallerup Super Bowl champions.
Mafe played in 42 career games for Minnesota from 2017-21. He made 87 tackles (59 solo) and totaled 19.5 tackles for loss and 15 sacks. Mafe also forced three fumbles and broke up three passes. Seattle drafted Mafe with the No. 40 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.
Kallerup spent 2019-2024 playing for Minnesota where he appeared in 57 games, seeing action on offense and special teams. He ended his career with 14 receptions for 151 yards and one touchdown and provided tremendous blocking for Minnesota's offense.
Former Gopher linebacker Jack Gibbens represented New England in the Super Bowl.
Gibbens spent the 2021 season at Minnesota after transferring from Abilene Christian University. He started all 13 games he played in for Minnesota and led the team with 92 tackles and 56 solo tackles. Gibbens also notched 4.5 tackles for loss, broke up three passes and forced one fumble for the Maroon and Gold.
Mafe played in 42 career games for Minnesota from 2017-21. He made 87 tackles (59 solo) and totaled 19.5 tackles for loss and 15 sacks. Mafe also forced three fumbles and broke up three passes. Seattle drafted Mafe with the No. 40 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.
Kallerup spent 2019-2024 playing for Minnesota where he appeared in 57 games, seeing action on offense and special teams. He ended his career with 14 receptions for 151 yards and one touchdown and provided tremendous blocking for Minnesota's offense.
Former Gopher linebacker Jack Gibbens represented New England in the Super Bowl.
Gibbens spent the 2021 season at Minnesota after transferring from Abilene Christian University. He started all 13 games he played in for Minnesota and led the team with 92 tackles and 56 solo tackles. Gibbens also notched 4.5 tackles for loss, broke up three passes and forced one fumble for the Maroon and Gold.
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