University of Minnesota Athletics

2014 Football Roster

Cole Banham
Jersey Number 31

Cole Banham

  • Class:
    Redshirt Senior
  • Position:
    RB
  • Hometown:
    Lakeville, Minn.
  • Prev School:
    Minnesota State-Mankato

2014 • SENIOR SEASON: Played in three games and earned his first letter • competed against Eastern Illinois and San Jose State • carried the ball twice against Iowa • Academic All-Big Ten.

2013 • JUNIOR SEASON: Made his season debut against UNLV and recorded two carries • saw limited action at New Mexico State and did not record any statistics • named Academic All-Big Ten.

2012 • SOPHOMORE SEASON: Made his Minnesota debut vs. Texas Tech, but did not record any statistics • shared Offensive Work Team Player of the Year honors with quarterback Mitch Leidner.

2011: Did not see any game action.

PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Transferred from Minnesota State.

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a standout student-athlete at Lakeville North.

PERSONAL: Born March 10, 1992 • son of Don and Mel Banham • grandfather was a member of the UMPD for more than 30 years • younger sister Rachel plays for the Gopher women[apos]s basketball team and was named 2013 and 2014 First Team All-Big Ten and 2012 Big Ten Freshman of the Year • has a younger brother, Blake, and a younger sister, Paige • graduated with a degree in business and marketing education and is continuing his education this fall.

Game Trailer: Gophers-Bears
Friday, September 12
Cinematic Recap: Gophers Rout Demons
Tuesday, September 09
Highlights: Gophers 66, Northwestern State 0
Saturday, September 06
Sights & Sounds: Gophers-Demons
Saturday, September 06