In their third year under head coach Clarence Spears, the Golden Gophers compiled a 6–0–2 record and outscored their opponents by a combined score of 209 to 51.
[1] The Gophers shared the Big Ten title, the ninth in school history.
[2] Fullback Herb Joesting and guard Harold Hanson were named All-American status by the Associated Press.
[3] Joesting, Hanson, quarterback Harold "Shorty" Almquist, tackle Mike Gary and end Ken Haycraft were named All-Big Ten first team.
[8][9] Walter Eckersall served as the game's referee and wrote in the Chicago Tribune: "For hard, aggressive playing combined with splendid sportsmanship it was one of the best struggles I ever officiated in.