University of Minnesota Athletics

2023 Football Roster

Ruschmeyer Jackson
Jersey Number 68

Jackson Ruschmeyer

  • Position:
    OL
  • Ht./Wt.:
    6-4 / 300
  • Hometown:
    Hutchinson, Minn.
  • High School:
    Holy Family Catholic
  • Years in College / At Minnesota:
    4 / 4
  • Remaining Eligibility Entering 2025 Season:
    3 years
  • Letters:
    1
  • Class:
    Redshirt Junior
PRONUNCIATION

HONORS:
Academic All-Big Ten (2023, 2022)

2023 • JUNIOR SEASON: Did not see game action. 

2022 • SOPHOMORE SEASON: Played in three games • made his Minnesota debut against New Mexico State • competed against Western Illinois and Colorado. 

2021: Redshirted • did not see game action. 

2020 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Did not see game action. 

HIGH SCHOOL:
Attended Holy Family Catholic High School in Victoria, Minn. • wore no. 68 for the Fire • named a Blue-Grey All-American and was recognized as a two-time All-District honoree • competed as a two-way player, contributing both as an offensive lineman and defensive tackle • started every game on the offensive line as a sophomore, junior and senior • as a senior, was named District’s Most Valuable Offensive Lineman • finished career with 38 total tackles including one tackle for loss on defense • lettered in ice hockey in addition to football • coached by Tim Triplett.
 
PERSONAL: Son of Stacy and Cory Ruschmeyer, the latter of which also played football at Minnesota • has two brothers (Hunter and Axel) and one sister (Brooke) • brother, Axel, also plays for the Gophers.
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