1947 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1947 Minnesota Golden Gophers football Big Nine Conference Big Nine 6–3 3–3 Bernie Bierman 13th Larry Olsonoski Steve Silianoff Memorial Stadium 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 127.1947 Minnesota Golden Gophers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football November 1, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/minnesota/1947-schedule.html Guard Leo Nomellini was named All-Big Ten. Keiser Jeff 2007 Media Guide 180 2007 http://www.gophersports.com//pdf6/80499.pdf?SPSID=39281&SPID=3280&DB_OEM_ID=8400 March 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Guard Larry Olsonoski was awarded the Team MVP Award. Keiser Jeff 2007 Media Guide 181 2007 http://www.gophersports.com//pdf6/80499.pdf?SPSID=39281&SPID=3280&DB_OEM_ID=8400 March 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Minnesota was ranked at No. 14 in the final Litkenhous Ratings for 1947.Michigan National Champion in Final Litkenhous Ratings Times Dr. E. E. Litkenhous December 18, 1947 47 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123152970/michigan-national-champion-in-final/ Newspapers.com Total attendance for the season was 289,612, which averaged to 57,922. The season high for attendance was against Purdue. Keiser Jeff 2007 Media Guide 160 2007 http://www.gophersports.com//pdf3/80498.pdf?SPSID=39281&SPID=3280&DB_OEM_ID=8400 August 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Schedule 1947 AP September 27 w y Washington Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN 7–6 43,377 Gophers Nip Washington, 7-6; Bailey Boots Winning Point Minneapolis Sunday Tribune Charles Johnson September 28, 1947 Sports 1–2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28455109/gophers_nip_washington_76_bailey/ October 4 w y y Nebraska Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE rivalry 28–13 34,500 NU Rally Short as Gophers Win 28-13 Sunday Journal and Star (Lincoln, Nebraska) Walt Dobbins October 5, 1947 11, 33 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28465763/nu_rally_short_as_gophers_win_281/ Newspapers.com October 12 w 17 Northwestern Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN 37–21 60,669 Alert Gophers Whip Cats 37-21 Minneapolis Sunday Tribune Charles Johnson October 12, 1947 Sports 1–2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28432962/gophers_whip_cats_3721/ Newspapers.com October 18 l y 13 Illinois 6 Memorial Stadium Champaign, IL 13–40 56,048 Illinois' Superior Speed, Passing Snap Fighting Gophers' Winning Streak 40-13 Minneapolis Sunday Tribune Charles Johnson October 19, 1947 Sports 1–2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28435122/illinois_superior_speed_passing_snap/ Newspapers.com October 25 l y Michigan 1 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI Little Brown Jug 6–13 85,938 Wolverines Nip Minnesota, 13-6 Detroit Free Press Lyall Smith Lyall Smith October 26, 1947 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28465957/wolverines_nip_minnesota_136/ Newspapers.com November 1 w y Pittsburgh Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN 29–0 56,334 Gophers Subdue Pitt 29-0 With Late Rush Minneapolis Sunday Tribune Charles Johnson November 2, 1947 Sports 1–2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28466256/gophers_subdue_pitt_290_with_late_rush/ Newspapers.com November 8 w y Purdue 14 Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN 26–21 63,659 Gophers Rally To Tip Purdue 26-21 Minneapolis Sunday Tribune Charles Johnson November 9, 1947 Sports 1–2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28438101/gophers_rally_to_tip_purdue_2621/ November 15 l y 20 Iowa Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA rivalry 7–13 50,000 50,000 Cheer As Hawks Win The 'Big One' The Des Moines Register November 16, 1947 1L, 2L https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28437584/50000_cheer_as_hawks_win_the_big_one/ Newspapers.com November 22 w Wisconsin Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN rivalry 21–0 63,862 Wisconsin Passes Backfire: Minnesota Wins Finale 21-0; Pass-Hawking Gophers Win Minneapolis Sunday Tribune Bernie Swanson November 23, 1947 33 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28438716/wisconsin_passes_backfire_minnesota/ Newspapers.com Rankings 1947 college football rankings AP 1 10 17 (1) 13 (1) NR NR NR 20 NR 19 NR NR Game summaries Michigan Week 5: Minnesota at Michigan Minnesota Michigan 0 6 0 0 0 7 0 6 October 25, 1947 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, Michigan 85,938 In the fifth week of the season, Minnesota a close game against Michigan by a score of 13–6. Michigan scored first on a long touchdown pass from Bob Chappuis to Bump Elliott. The final touchdown in the fourth quarter followed a 24-yard interception return by Jack Weisenburger to the Minnesota 21-yard line. Gene Derricotte scored after faking to the right and then running through a hole on the left side and into the end zone. Chappuis was held to 26 rushing yards, less than two yards per carry.Walter W. Ruch Michigan Topples Minnesota, 13 to 6: Wolverines, Outrushed by the Gophers, Take Advantage of Breaks Before 85,000 The New York Times October 19, 1947 References Minnesota Category:Minnesota Golden Gophers football seasons Minnesota Golden Gophers football