1944 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1944 Minnesota Golden Gophers football Big Ten Conference Big Ten 5–3–1 3–2–1 George Hauser 3rd John Lundquist Game captains Memorial Stadium The 1944 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team represented the University of Minnesota in the 1944 Big Ten Conference football season. In their third year under head coach George Hauser, the Golden Gophers compiled a 5–3–1 record but were outscored by their opponents by a combined total of 225 to 162.1944 Minnesota Golden Gophers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football November 1, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/minnesota/1944-schedule.html No players were awarded any major awards, All-American status or All-Big Ten status. Keiser Jeff 2007 Media Guide 179 2007 http://www.gophersports.com//pdf6/80499.pdf?SPSID=39281&SPID=3280&DB_OEM_ID=8400 March 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes 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 Keiser Jeff 2007 Media Guide 182 2007 http://www.gophersports.com//pdf6/80499.pdf?SPSID=39281&SPID=3280&DB_OEM_ID=8400 March 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Back John Lundquist 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 Total attendance for the season was 179,979, which averaged to 29,997. The season high for attendance was against Northwestern. Keiser Jeff 2007 Media Guide 160 2007 http://www.gophersports.com//pdf3/80498.pdf?SPSID=39281&SPID=3280&DB_OEM_ID=8400 July 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Schedule 1944 AP September 23 l y Iowa Pre-Flight Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN 13–19 31,687 Seahawks' Rallies Tip Gophers, 19-13 The Des Moines Register Sec Taylor September 24, 1944 19 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/17715252/seahawks_rallies_tip_gophers_1913/ Newspapers.com September 30 w y Nebraska Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN rivalry 39–0 21,876 October 7 l Michigan Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN Little Brown Jug 13–28 37,256 October 14 w y Missouri Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN 39–27 24,207 October 28 l y Ohio State 4 Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 14–34 43,563 November 4 t y Northwestern Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN 14–14 46,482 November 11 w Indiana Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN 19–14 30,254 November 18 w y Iowa Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA rivalry 46–0 11,200 November 25 w y Wisconsin Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI rivalry 28–26 30,000 Game summaries Michigan Week 4: Michigan at Minnesota Michigan Minnesota 0 7 7 14 0 0 6 7 October 7, 1944 Memorial Stadium, Minneapolis 40,052 William A. Blake (Loras) On October 7, 1944, Minnesota lost to Michigan by a 28 to 13 score at Memorial Stadium in Minneapolis. The outcome was the first victory by a Michigan team playing on the road against Minnesota since 1932. Michigan fullback Bob Wiese scored three touchdowns. Bill Culligan scored Michigan's first touchdown, and Joe Ponsetto kicked all four points after touchdown. In the first quarter, Michigan stopped two Minnesota drives inside the Michigan 10-yard line. Michigan gained all of its yards from scrimmage on the ground, attempting only one pass, and finishing the game with 265 net rushing yards. Minnesota gained 119 yards rushing and 81 passing yards.Wolverines Gain First Triumph at Minnesota in 12 Years, 28-13 Chicago Tribune October 1, 1944 Arch Ward Arch Ward 2-1 http://archives.chicagotribune.com/1944/10/08/page/27/article/wolverines-gain-first-triumph-at-minnesota-in-12-years-28-13Michigan Defeats Minnesota, 28 to 13; Fullback Wiese Races Across Gophers' Goal Line Thrice on Minneapolis Gridiron; 40,052 See Stirring Game; Wolverines Twice Halt Rivals on 1-Yard Stripe -- Fumbles Costly to Both Teams The New York Times UP October 1, 1944 https://www.nytimes.com/1944/10/01/archives/indiana-suprises-michigan-by-200-sundheim-and-jagade-rip-the.html References Minnesota Category:Minnesota Golden Gophers football seasons Minnesota Golden Gophers football