Conference Big Ten Conference 1949 record 7–2 (4–2 Big Ten) Home stadium Memorial Stadium | AP No. 8 MVP Bud Grant | |
Head coach Bernie Bierman (15th year) | ||
The 1949 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team represented the University of Minnesota in the 1949 Big Nine Conference football season. In their 15th year under head coach Bernie Bierman, the Golden Gophers compiled a 7-2 record and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 231 to 80.
Tackle Leo Nomellini was named an All-American by Walter Camp Football Foundation, Associated Press (AP), Look Magazine, and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). Center Clayton Tonnemaker was named an All-American by Walter Camp Football Foundation, AP, Collier's/Grantland Rice, Look Magazine, Football Writers Association of America and the AFCA. Nomellini, Tonnemaker and end Bud Grant were named All-Big Ten first team.
Bud Grant was awarded the Team MVP Award.
Total attendance for the season was 305,200, which averaged to 61,040. The season high for attendance was against Wisconsin.