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