In their third year under head coach Jim Wacker, the Golden Gophers compiled a 3–8 record and were outscored by their opponents by a combined total of 348 to 256.
[1] Defensive tackle Ed Hawthorne and linebacker Broderick Hall were named All-Big Ten first team.
[2] Kicker Mike Chalberg was named All-Big Ten second team.
[2] Defensive back Justin Conzemius was named first team Academic All-American.
[3] Kicker Mike Chalberg, defensive back Justin Conzemius, offensive lineman Chris Fowlkes, offensive lineman Luke Glime, linebacker Luke Hiestand, offensive lineman Todd Jesewitz, linebacker Ben Langford, wide receiver Tony Levine, defensive back Dan LiSanti, linebacker Craig Sauer, quarterback Cory Sauter and linebacker Chris Smith were named Academic All-Big Ten.