American college football season
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.[1]
Guard Leo Nomellini was named All-Big Ten.[2] Guard Larry Olsonoski was awarded the Team MVP Award.[3]
Total attendance for the season was 289,612, which averaged to 57,922. The season high for attendance was against Purdue .[4]
Schedule [ ]
Date Opponent Rank Site Result Attendance Source September 27 Washington * W 7–643,377 [5]
October 4 at Nebraska * W 28–1334,500 [6]
October 12 Northwestern No. 17 Memorial Stadium Minneapolis W 37–2160,669 [7]
October 18 at No. 6 Illinois No. 13 L 13–4056,048 [8]
October 25 at No. 1 Michigan L 6–1385,938 [9]
November 1 Pittsburgh * Memorial Stadium Minneapolis W 29–056,334 [10]
November 8 No. 14 Purdue Memorial Stadium Minneapolis W 26–2163,659 [11]
November 15 at Iowa No. 20 L 7–1350,000 [12]
November 22 Wisconsin Memorial Stadium Minneapolis (rivalry ) W 21–063,862 [13]
*Non-conference game HomecomingRankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
Game summaries [ ]
Michigan [ ]
Week 5: Minnesota at Michigan
1
2 3 4 Total
Minnesota
0
6 0 0
6
• Michigan
0
7 0 6
13
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.[14]
References [ ]
^ "1947 Minnesota Golden Gophers Schedule and Results" . SR/College Football . Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved November 1, 2017 .
^ Keiser, Jeff (2007), 2007 Media Guide (PDF) , p. 180 [permanent dead link ]
^ Keiser, Jeff (2007), 2007 Media Guide (PDF) , p. 181 [permanent dead link ]
^ Keiser, Jeff (2007), 2007 Media Guide (PDF) , p. 160 [permanent dead link ]
^ Charles Johnson (September 28, 1947). "Gophers Nip Washington, 7-6; Bailey Boots Winning Point" . Minneapolis Sunday Tribune . pp. Sports 1–2.
^ Walt Dobbins (October 5, 1947). "NU Rally Short as Gophers Win 28-13" . Sunday Journal and Star (Lincoln, Nebraska) . pp. 11, 33 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Charles Johnson (October 12, 1947). "Alert Gophers Whip Cats 37-21" . Minneapolis Sunday Tribune . pp. Sports 1–2 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Charles Johnson (October 19, 1947). "Illinois' Superior Speed, Passing Snap Fighting Gophers' Winning Streak 40-13" . Minneapolis Sunday Tribune . pp. Sports 1–2 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Lyall Smith (October 26, 1947). "Wolverines Nip Minnesota, 13-6" . Detroit Free Press – via Newspapers.com .
^ Charles Johnson (November 2, 1947). "Gophers Subdue Pitt 29-0 With Late Rush" . Minneapolis Sunday Tribune . pp. Sports 1–2 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Charles Johnson (November 9, 1947). "Gophers Rally To Tip Purdue 26-21" . Minneapolis Sunday Tribune . pp. Sports 1–2.
^ "50,000 Cheer As Hawks Win The 'Big One' " . The Des Moines Register . November 16, 1947. pp. 1L, 2L – via Newspapers.com .
^ Bernie Swanson (November 23, 1947). "Wisconsin Passes Backfire: Minnesota Wins Finale 21-0; Pass-Hawking Gophers Win" . Minneapolis Sunday Tribune . p. 33 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Walter W. Ruch (October 19, 1947). "Michigan Topples Minnesota, 13 to 6: Wolverines, Outrushed by the Gophers, Take Advantage of Breaks Before 85,000". The New York Times .
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