Wrestling began at Minnesota in 1910, but the first formal dual meet was not until 1921 when coach Frank Gilman led the team to a victory over Wisconsin.

The Gophers have won the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships team title three times, in 2001, 2002, and 2007.

J Robinson served as head coach for the team for thirty years, leading the Golden Gophers to three national championships during his tenure, until he was fired in 2016 over his handling of a prescription drug scandal involving his wrestlers.

[2] Following Robinson's departure, three-time Golden Gopher wrestling All-American Brandon Eggum was named as head coach.

When large crowds are expected, meets are held in Williams Arena, capacity 14,321.