1899 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1899 Minnesota Golden Gophers football Western Conference Western 6–3–2 0–3 Jack Harrison & William C. Leary 1st Buzz Schandrett Northrop Field The 1899 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team represented the University of Minnesota in the 1899 college football season. The Golden Gophers compiled a 6–3–2 record (0–3 against Western Conference opponents) and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 149 to 79.1899 Minnesota Golden Gophers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football November 1, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/minnesota/1899-schedule.html Jack Harrison and William C. Leary and were head coaches for the 1899 season. They coached the team as a part of a new alumni coaching program. Although most around the program considered the experiment a success, the program was discontinued with the hiring of the university's first full-time salaried coach, Henry L. Williams. Men's Intercollegiate Athletic Department of the University of Minnesota Ralph Turtinen 100 Years of Golden Gopher Football John Roberts 1981 15 The 1899 season was the only season under head coaches Leary and Harrison. This season's 0–3 record left Minnesota in a last place tie with Illinois. Northrop Field was first used as the home field of the University of Minnesota this year with most of the credit for securing it going to former coach Frederick S. Jones and former Governor John S. Pillsbury. The General Alumni Association Martin Newell The History of Minnesota Football The General Alumni Association of the University of Minnesota 1928 1127 Schedule September 26 w y Minneapolis Central High Northrop Field Minneapolis, MN 20–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-minneapolis-journal-played-a-slow-ga/200431653/ The Minneapolis Journal Played a slow game; 'Varsity team did not show well against Central September 27, 1899 June 26, 2026 Newspapers.com October 3 w y 1899 Macalester Macs Macalester Northrop Field Minneapolis, MN 29–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-minneapolis-journal-strong-on-offens/200431872/ The Minneapolis Journal Strong on offense; But the 'Varsity was weak on defensive yesterday October 4, 1899 June 26, 2026 Newspapers.com October 7 w y Shattuck Northrop Field Minneapolis, MN 40–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/minneapolis-daily-times-first-of-the-sea/200432066/ The Minneapolis Sunday Times First of the season; Minnesota football team defeats the Shattucks October 8, 1899 June 26, 2026 Newspapers.com October 14 w y 1899 Carleton Carleton Northrop Field Minneapolis, MN 35–5 https://www.newspapers.com/article/minneapolis-daily-times-carleton-is-defe/200432194/ The Minneapolis Sunday Times Carleton is defeated October 15, 1899 June 26, 2026 Newspapers.com October 21 w y Iowa State Northrop Field Minneapolis, MN 6–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-saint-paul-globe-ames-men-shut-out/200432337/ The Saint Paul Globe Ames men shut out October 22, 1899 June 26, 2026 Newspapers.com October 28 t y 1899 Grinnell Pioneers Grinnell Northrop Field Minneapolis, MN 5–5 https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-tribune-minnesota-and-grinnell-play/200432533/ The Minneapolis Tribune Minnesota and Grinnell play a tie game October 29, 1899 June 26, 2026 Newspapers.com November 4 l Northwestern Northrop Field Minneapolis, MN 5–11 3,000 Purple Wins at Last: Northwestern Team Proves Victorious Over Minnesota Chicago Tribune November 5, 1899 18 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/21050111/purple_wins_at_last_northwestern_team/ Newspapers.com November 8 w y Alumni Northrop Field Minneapolis, MN 6–5 https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-tribune-university-alumni-football/138165005/ The Minneapolis Tribune University Alumni football team almost defeats College players November 9, 1899 June 26, 2026 Newspapers.com November 11 t y 1899 Beloit Beloit Northrop Field Minneapolis, MN 5–5 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-milwaukee-sentinel-beloit-plays-tie/200432792/ The Sunday Sentinel Beloit plays tie game November 12, 1899 June 26, 2026 Newspapers.com November 18 l Wisconsin Northrop Field Minneapolis, MN rivalry 0–19 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-odea-kicks-a-victory-w/200390208/ Chicago Daily Tribune O'Dea kicks a victory; Wisconsin wins from Minnesota by a score of 10 to 0 November 19, 1899 June 26, 2026 Newspapers.com November 25 l y Chicago Marshall Field Chicago, IL 0–29 8,000 Easy for Maroons The Sunday Inter Ocean November 26, 1899 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3063054/easy_for_maroons/ Newspapers.com Roster Ends, Dobie (left end), Henry "Buzz" Scandrett (captain and right end) and Fosseen (right end) Tackles, Otte, Gray (left tackle), Hoyt, Mueller (right tackle) Guards, Aune (left guard), Tifft, Flynn (right guard) Center, Page Quarterback, Cole, Rogers Halfbacks, Evans, Bernhagen (left half), Kienholtz, Freeman (right half) Fullback, Glover.70 References Minnesota Category:Minnesota Golden Gophers football seasons Minnesota Golden Gophers football Category:1890s in Minneapolis