University of Minnesota Athletics

2021 Football Roster

Matt Guggemos
Jersey Number 28

Matt Guggemos

  • Position:
    DB
  • Ht./Wt.:
    6-1 / 210
  • Hometown:
    Eden Prairie, Minn.
  • High School:
    Benilde St. Margaret's
  • Class:
    Redshirt Sophomore
PRONUNCIATION

HONORS:
Academic All-Big Ten (2021, 2020)

2021 • SOPHOMORE SEASON: Did not see game action. 

2020 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Did not see any game action. 

2019: Redshirted • did not see any game action.  

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Benilde St. Margaret’s High School • wore No. 28 for the Red Knights • as a senior, made 34 tackles, two tackles for loss, broke up nine passes and returned his lone interception for a touchdown • made six catches for 96 yards and two touchdowns and also returned six kicks for 153 yards • as a junior, made 10 tackles, had one tackles for loss, broke up one pass and scored one touchdown • coached by Jon Hanks • also lettered in track and field and was All-State in the triple jump and 100m • team captain in football and track. 

PERSONAL: Son of Neal and Julie Guggemos • has one brother (Nick) and one sister (Alexa) • father, Neal, played football at the University of St. Thomas and then spent time in the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants and Buffalo Bills • brother, Nick, played football at the University of St. Thomas and signed with the Seattle Seahawks as a free agent in 2021.
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