1949 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team

In their 15th year under head coach Bernie Bierman, the Golden Gophers compiled a 7–2 record and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 231 to 80.

[1] Tackle Leo Nomellini was named an All-American by Walter Camp Football Foundation, Associated Press (AP), Look Magazine, and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA).

[2] Nomellini, Tonnemaker and end Bud Grant were named All-Big Ten first team.

Guard John Lundin was named All-Big Ten second team.

[8] Dick Anonsen, QB Jim Malosky, QB Billy Bye, LHB Dick Gregory, LHB George Hudak, LHB Ralph McAlister, RHB Dale Warner, RHB Dick Moy, RHB Frank Kuzma, FB Ken Beiersdorf, FB Bud Grant, E Gordy Soltau, E Clayton Tonnemaker, C Jerry Ekberg, T Leo Nomellini, T/G Gene Fritz, G Johnny Lundin, G[10] Cal Stoll, E Russell James Reed, G The following Golden Gophers were selected in the 1950 NFL draft after the season.