Conference Big Nine Conference MVP Larry Olsonoski | 1947 record 6–3 (3–3 Big Nine) Home stadium Memorial Stadium | |
Head coach Bernie Bierman (13th year) | ||
The 1947 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team represented the University of Minnesota in the 1947 Big Nine Conference football season. In their 13th year under head coach Bernie Bierman, the Golden Gophers compiled a 6-3 record and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 174 to 127.
Guard Leo Nomellini was named All-Big Ten. Guard Larry Olsonoski was awarded the Team MVP Award.
Total attendance for the season was 289,612, which averaged to 57,922. The season high for attendance was against Purdue.
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