1939 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team

In their eighth year under head coach Bernie Bierman, the Golden Gophers compiled a 3–4–1 record and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 154 to 82.

[3] Tackle Win Pederson was named All-Big Ten first team.

Minnesota's touchdown in the third quarter came on a 59-yard run by halfback George Franck.

In the fourth quarter, Michigan finally scored on touchdown pass from Tom Harmon to Paul Kromer.

[16][17] Michigan's starting lineup against Minnesota was Joe Rogers (left end), Roland Savilla (left tackle), Ralph Fritz (left guard), Archie Kodros (center), Milo Sukup (right guard), William Smith (right tackle), John Nicholson (right end), Ingalls (quarterback), Paul Kromer (left halfback), Harmon (right halfback), and Bob Westfall (fullback).