2012 FRESHMAN SEASON: Played in 10 games started six games (at left guard at Iowa, vs, Northwestern and vs. Texas Tech and at center vs. Purdue, vs. Michigan and at Illinois) earned first varsity letter. Game-by-Game: Made his Minnesota and collegiate debut in a reserve role against New Hampshire and helped pave the way for the Gophers to rush for a season-high 240 yards protected for an offense that passed for a 246 yards and three touchdowns vs. Purdue blocked for Minnesota's offense as it rushed for 231 yards at Illinois started vs. Texas Tech as Minnesota gained 222 yards on the ground.
2011: Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL: Standout at Minnetonka High School helped lead Skippers to a 5-5 mark as a senior served as a team captain during the 2010 season during his junior season, he helped lead his team to an 8-3 mark and a berth in the Class 5A Section 6 finals coached by Dave Nelson.
PERSONAL: Son of Margie and Kurt Christenson born June 29, 1992 biology major.