Conference Big Ten Conference MVP Paul Mitchell | 1943 record 5–4 (2–3 Big Ten) Home stadium Memorial Stadium | |
Head coach George Hauser (2nd year) | ||
The 1943 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team represented the University of Minnesota in the 1943 Big Ten Conference football season. In their second year under head coach George Hauser, the Golden Gophers compiled a 5–4 record but were outscored by their opponents by a combined total of 184 to 170.
Fullback Bill Daley and end Herb Hein were named All-Americans by the Associated Press. Daley was also named an All-American by Collier's/Grantland Rice. Tackle Paul Mitchell was named All-Big Ten first team.
Paul Mitchell was awarded the Team MVP Award.
Total attendance for the season was 182,779, which averaged to 26,111. The season high for attendance was against Purdue.
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1943 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA