In their first year under head coach Joe Salem (born May 1, 1938) the Golden Gophers compiled a 4–6–1 record, Fullback Mark Carlson received the team's Most Valuable Player award and Keith Edwards was awarded the Defensive MVP Award.
In their first year under head coach Joe Salem (born May 1, 1938) the Golden Gophers compiled a 4–6–1 record, Fullback Mark Carlson received the team's Most Valuable Player award and Keith Edwards was awarded the Defensive MVP Award.