Conference Big Nine Conference 1948 record 7–2 (5–2 Big Nine) Home stadium Memorial Stadium | AP No. 16 MVP Everette Faunce | |
Head coach Bernie Bierman (14th year) | ||
The 1948 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team represented the University of Minnesota in the 1948 Big Nine Conference football season. In their 14th year under head coach Bernie Bierman, the Golden Gophers compiled a 7–2 record and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 203 to 94.
Guard Leo Nomellini was named All-American by Walter Camp Football Foundation, Associated Press (AP), Collier's Weekly/Grantland Rice, The Sporting News, INS, Look Magazine, Football Writers Association of America and the American Football Coaches Association. Nomellini and end Bud Grant were also named All-Big Ten.
Halfback Everette Faunce was awarded the Team MVP Award.
Total attendance for the season was 308,556, which averaged to 61,711. The season high for attendance was against Purdue.