In their second year under head coach Clarence Spears, the Golden Gophers compiled a 5–3 record and outscored their opponents by a combined score of 269 to 57.
[2] Joestring, Tackle Mitchell Gary, guard Harold Hanson and end Roger Wheeler were named All-Big Ten first team.
Herb Joesting scored on a short run in the second quarter, but Peplaw missed the attempted at extra point.
Michigan trailed 6–0 in the fourth quarter when Nydahl of Minnesota fumbled.
Oosterbaan picked up the loose ball and ran 58 yards for a touchdown.