In their third year under head coach Joe Salem, the Golden Gophers compiled a 6–5 record and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 274 to 264.
[2] Quarterback Mike Hohensee received the team's Most Valuable Player award, while flanker Chester Cooper was named offensive MVP, and linebacker Jim Fahnhorst was named the defensive MVP.
Fahnhorst and offensive tackle Ken Dallafior were named All-Big Ten first team.
[3] Several Minnesota players ranked among the Big Ten leaders, including the following: Total attendance for the season was 301,248, which averaged to 43,035.
at Memorial Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota The loss overshadowed a record-setting day for Mike Hohensee and Chester Cooper.