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Leading wideout in bowl win Spencer logged six receptions on eight targets for 81 yards and two touchdowns in Friday's 24-10 win over Virginia Tech.

Impact With Daniel Jackson sitting out ahead of the NFL Draft, Spencer took over as the Golden Gophers' primary receiver Friday, matching a season-high with six receptions while grabbing his first two touchdowns since Week 9. Spencer will wrap up a solid senior campaign with 52 receptions for 684 yards and six touchdowns.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Leading receiver in rivalry win Spencer gathered in 5 of 7 targets for 75 yards during Friday's 24-7 victory over Wisconsin.

Impact Spencer led the team in receiving yards on a day in which the team relied heavily on the run game to move the ball against hated rival Wisconsin. The senior receiver has been an important player for the Golden Gophers throughout the season, catching 46 passes for 603 yards and four touchdowns through 12 games. Barring a potential opt out, Spencer's final opportunity to suit up for the Golden Gophers will come during Minnesota's upcoming bowl game.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gophers football: Receiver Elijah Spencer becomes consistent contributor The second-year Charlotte transfer has tripled his reception total from last year at the U.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • TWINCITIES.COM

Scores twice in blowout win Spencer compiled six receptions (on seven targets) for 99 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 48-23 victory against Maryland.

Impact Spencer connected with quarterback Max Brosmer on touchdown passes of seven and 25 yards in the first and third quarters, respectively, helping give the Golden Gophers a 41-10 lead early in the second half. The senior receiver has had a solid year thus far, catching 28 passes for 354 yards and four touchdowns through the team's first eight games this season. Spencer will look to build on Saturday's performance in a road battle against Illinois this coming Saturday.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota's Max Brosmer finds Elijah Spencer for a 25-yard touchdown vs. Maryland | CFB on FOX

Minnesota's Max Brosmer finds Elijah Spencer for a 25-yard touchdown vs. Maryland | CFB on FOX

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Finds end zone in win Spencer recorded three receptions (on five targets) for 25 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 21-17 victory over UCLA.

Impact Spencer found the end zone on a 12-yard pass from quarterback Max Brosmer in the third quarter, getting the Golden Gophers on the board for the day. The score was the lone bright spot on the day for the senior receiver, as he was mostly held in check throughout the game. Coming off a pair of performances of less than 30 yards, Spencer will be hoping to use the team's upcoming bye to prepare for a home battle against Maryland the following Saturday.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Max Brosmer throws a BEAUTIFUL 12-yard TD to Elijah Spencer to help Minnesota trim the deficit vs. UCLA

Max Brosmer throws a BEAUTIFUL 12-yard TD to Elijah Spencer to help Minnesota trim the deficit vs. UCLA

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Lands with Minnesota Spencer has committed to Minnesota, Tony Liebert of MNDailyNews reports.

Impact Spencer spent his first two seasons with Charlotte, totaling 85 receptions for 1,324 yards and 15 touchdowns across 23 contests. He should have an opportunity to make an impact right away with his new offense.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps touchdown streak alive Spencer caught seven passes for 160 yards and a score versus UTEP on Saturday.

Impact That's three games in a row with a touchdown for Spencer. He has only been over 100 yards twice, but he's had at least 96 receiving yards two other times.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores TD Spencer caught five passes for 59 yards and a touchdown Saturday against South Carolina.

Impact After three games in a row with over 95 yards receiving, Spencer's yards dipped here. However, he now has a touchdown in back-to-back games, the two games starting by Chris Reynolds back from injury.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Catches TD Spencer caught five passes for 96 yards and a touchdown against Georgia State on Saturday.

Impact Over the previous two weeks, Spencer had 205 yards receiving. What was notable is that he did that without starting quarterback Chris Reynolds available. Reynolds is back now, and that raises Spencer's ceiling.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE