In their seventh year under head coach Bernie Bierman, the Golden Gophers compiled a 6–2 record and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 97 to 38.
Then, in the fourth quarter, Michigan drove 90 yards with Paul Kromer scoring on a short run for touchdown.
Later in the quarter, Tom Harmon fumbled at midfield, and the Golden Gophers recovered the loose ball.
After Harmon's fumble, Minnesota halfback Harold Van Every threw a long pass to Bill Johnson who was downed at Michigan's 14-yard line.
Quarterback George Faust kicked the PAT to give Minnesota a one-point margin of victory.