Minnesota Countdown to Kickoff: No. 42 P Tom Weston
The countdown to Minnesota’s 2025 season continues with just 42 days remaining until the Golden Gophers kick off their campaign on August 28.
In today’s player spotlight is No. 42 punter Tom Weston. This will be Weston’s first season with the Golden Gophers after transferring into the program this offseason. He officially enrolled on campus in June.
Before his time with the Golden Gophers, Weston spent two seasons at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkansas. The Perth, Australia native played in 12 games for Ouachita, all of which came last season. Over 51 punt attempts, Weston averaged 44.2 yards per punt and had 11 punts of over 50+ yards and a long of 76.
Weston, this season, will compete with redshirt junior Brody Richter for the starting job. Like Weston, Richter transferred into the program this offseason after spending time at UCLA, Northern Arizona, and Arizona State.
The Minnesota Golden Gophers will kick off their 2025 season on August 28 against the Buffalo Bulls at Hunginton Bank Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. and will be televised natioanlly on Fox Sports 1.
