1935 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1935 Minnesota Golden Gophers football Big Ten Conference Big Ten 8–0 5–0 Bernie Bierman 4th Single-wing Babe LeVoir Glen Seidel Memorial Stadium National champion (seven selectors)Big Ten co-champion The 1935 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team represented the University of Minnesota in the 1935 college football season. In their fourth year under head coach Bernie Bierman, the Golden Gophers compiled an undefeated 8–0 record and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 194 to 36.1935 Minnesota Golden Gophers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football November 1, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/minnesota/1935-schedule.html The team was named national champion by seven NCAA-designated major selectors in Billingsley, Boand, College Football Researchers Association, Helms, Litkenhous, National Championship Foundation, and Poling.http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/football_records/2018/FBS.pdf 2018 NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision Records National Collegiate Athletic Association August 2018 December 11, 2018 112 Keiser Jeff 2007 Media Guide 167 2007 http://www.gophersports.com//pdf6/80499.pdf?SPSID=39281&SPID=3280&DB_OEM_ID=8400 March 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Before the season Coach Bierman had led Minnesota to an undefeated season in 1934. Schedule September 28 w y North Dakota Agricultural Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN 26–6 35,000 October 12 w y y Nebraska Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE rivalry 12–7 37,000 October 19 w y Tulane Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN 20–0 38,000 October 26 w y Northwestern Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN 21–13 52,000 November 2 w Purdue Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN 29–7 49,400 November 9 w y Iowa Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA rivalry 13–6 52,000 November 16 w y Michigan Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI Little Brown Jug 40–0 35,000 November 23 w Wisconsin Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN rivalry 33–7 45,000 Game summaries North Dakota Agricultural Week 1: North Dakota Agricultural at Minnesota North Dakota State Minnesota 0 6 0 0 7 0 6 13 November 16 Minneapolis 35,000 John Getchell On September 28, 1935, Minnesota opened its season with a 26–6 victory over North Dakota Agricultural before a crowd of more than 34,000 at Memorial Stadium in Minneapolis. Minnesota scored four touchdowns, two by African-American left end Dwight T. Reed (one of them on a 40-yard pass from halfback George Roscoe) and one each by George Roscoe (on a four-yard run) and right end Ray King (on a 17-yard pass from Roscoe). Despite the victory, the Associated Press, in its account of the game, opined that the Golden Gophers "lacked the flaming spirit to win" that marked the undefeated 1934 Minnesota team.Gophers Don't Impress While Winning Debut Lincoln Star September 29, 1935 5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8157546/gophers_dont_impress_while_winning/ At Nebraska Week 2: Minnesota at Nebraska Minnesota Nebraska 6 6 0 0 0 7 0 0 October 12 Lincoln, Nebraska 36,000 Fred Gardner On October 12, 1935, Minnesota defeated Dana X. Bible's Nebraska Cornhuskers, 12 to 7, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. George Roscoe returned the opening kickoff 74 yards and then scored on a lateral from Glenn Seidel. Early in the second quarter, Nebraska took the lead on a long touchdown run by quarterback Jerry LaNoue and an extra point. Roscoe ran for the winning touchdown later in the second quarter. Neither team scored in the second half. On defense, the Gophers kept Nebraska's highly touted halfback Lloyd Cardwell in check.Minnesota Trims Nebraska, 12-7: Gophers Look as Powerful as in 1934 Wisconsin State Journal (UP story) Leonard Castle October 13, 1935 15 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8158416/minnesota_trims_nebraska_127_gophers/Minnesota Is 12-7 Winner Over Nebraska Harvey Woodruff Chicago Tribune October 13, 1935 2-1, 2-5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8156153/minnesota_is_127_winner_over_nebraska/ Tulane Week 3: Tulane at Minnesota Tulane Minnesota 0 0 0 0 13 7 0 0 October 19 Minneapolis 38,000 On October 19, 1935, Minnesota defeated Tulane, 20–0, before a crowd of 38,000 at Memorial Stadium in Minneapolis. The Gophers scored two touchdowns in the first quarter and another early in the second quarter, then spent the remainder of the game "in the roles of guinea pigs as their football professors made observations for future scientific operation when the going is tougher." Tulane totaled only two net rushing yards for the game. Minnesota captain Glenn Seidel suffered a broken collarbone in the game. Minnesota's touchdowns were scored by Sheldon Beise (on a four-yard run), Bud Wilkinson (on a 43-yard return of a blocked punt), and Clarence Thompson (on a short run).Gophers Beat Tulane, 20-0; Lose Seidel Chicago Tribune Edward Burns October 20, 1935 2-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8158769/gophers_beat_tulane_200_lose_seidel/ Northwestern On October 26, 1935, Minnesota defeated Northwestern, 21 to 13, before a homecoming crowd of 52,000, one of the largest in Minnesota football history. Northwestern took a 13-7 lead at halftime, but sophomore right halfback Clarence Thompson led Minnesota's comeback in the second half. He scored a touchdown in the third quarter and then ran 36 yards for the winning touchdown in the fourth quarter.Minnesota Beats N.U., 20-13: No Defense for Thompson, So Wildcats Lose Chicago Tribune Arch Ward October 27, 1935 2-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8155908/minnesota_beats_nu_2013_no_defense/ Purdue On November 2, 1935, Minnesota defeated Purdue, 29–7, in Minneapolis. Right halfback George Roscoe scored Minnesota's first touchdown in the first quarter. Left halfback Clarence Thompson also scored for Minnesota.Gophers Beat Purdue, 29-7: "Tuffy" Thompson Shines for Minnesota in 21st Consecutive Victory The Indianapolis Star November 3, 1935 15, 17 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8156077/gophers_beat_purdue_297/ At Iowa On November 9, 1935, Minnesota defeated Iowa, 13-6, in Iowa City.Gopher Power Nips Iowa, 13-6 The Des Moines Register Bert McGrane November 10, 1935 17 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8156399/gopher_power_nips_iowa_136/ At Michigan Week 7: Minnesota at Michigan Minnesota Michigan 20 7 7 6 0 0 0 0 November 16 Michigan Stadium 32,029 Masker On November 16, 1935, Minnesota defeated Michigan, 40–0, at Michigan Stadium. It was Minnesota's 23rd consecutive game without a loss and the worst defeat in the history of the Michigan football program since 1892. Minnesota gained 432 rushing yards to 99 for Michigan and also held Michigan to 35 passing yards. Clarence Thompson returned a kickoff 85 yards for a touchdown. Andrew Uram scored two touchdowns on runs of 60 and 73 yards. Sheldon Beise also scored two touchdowns. Babe LeVoir scored on a 30-yard touchdown reception and kicked four extra points.Minnesota Hands U. of M. Worst Defeat in 43 Years, 40-0: Long Touchdown Runs Feature 'M' Downfall Detroit Free Press Tod Rockwell November 17, 1935 Sports 1, 3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8148580/minnesota_hands_u_of_m_worst_defeat/ Wisconsin On November 23, 1935, Minnesota defeated Wisconsin, 33-7, before a crowd of 45,000 spectators in Minneapolis. The victory was the 17th in a row for Minnesota and the 24th consecutive game without a defeat. Minnesota out-gained Wisconsin, 209 yards to 13 yards.Ohio, Minnesota Win; Big Ten Champions: Gophers' Runs, Power Crush Badgers 33-7 Chicago Tribune Wilfrid Smith November 24, 1935 2-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8156311/ohio_minnesota_win_big_ten_champions/ Postseason Total attendance for the season was 217,785, which averaged to 43,557. 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 Awards and honors Guard Bud Wilkinson was named All-American by Grantland Rice and the Associated Press (AP). 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 Tackle Ed Widseth was named an All-American by the Walter Camp Football Foundation, United Press International (UPI), Liberty, Hearst and New York World Telegram. Tackle Dick Smith was named an All-American by the AP, UPI, New York World Telegram and Look Magazine. Halfback Sheldon Beise was named an All-American by the American Sports Service and New York Daily Mirror. Beise, quarterback Babe LeVoir, Smith, Widseth and Wilkinson were 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 Quarterback Babe LeVoir was awarded the team most valuable player 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 Roster Jules Alfonse, HB Ray Antil, E Sheldon Beise, FB Bruce H. Berryman Milt Bruhn, G Frank Dallera Malcolm Eiken Rudolph Gmitro, HB V. Stanley Hanson Sam E. Hunt Edward Kafka Ray Wallace King, E Dominic Krezowski, E Babe LeVoir, HB William Matheny, HB Lou Midler, G Vern Oech, G Dwight T. Reed, E Dale Rennebohm, C George Rennix, HB Samuel A. Riley Harvey Ring Whitman H. Rork George Roscoe, HB Glen E. Seidel, QB B. Willis Smith Dick Smith, T Vic Spadaccini, FB Bud Svendsen, C Tuffy Thompson, HB Raymond G. Trampe Andy Uram, HB Frank J. Warner Bob Weld, G Ed Widseth, T Russell F. 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