The 1977 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team represented the

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in the

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. In their sixth year under head coach

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, the Golden Gophers compiled a 7–5 record but were outscored by their opponents by a combined total of 180 to 171. Steve Midboe received the team's Most Valuable Player award. Kicker Paul Rogind and defensive tackle Steve Midboe were named All-Big Ten first team. Defensive tackle Mark Merrill, center Mark Slater and defensive back Bobby Weber were named All-Big Ten second team. Offensive lineman Dennis Fitzpatrick, offensive lineman Bryson Hollimon, defensive lineman Stan Sytsma and corner back Bob Weber were named Academic All-Big Ten. Total attendance for the season was 247,118, which averaged to 35,302. The season high for attendance was against rival

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Schedule

Roster

Game summaries

Michigan

"No. 1 Michigan Shut Out by Gophers." Palm Beach Post. 1977 Oct 23.

References

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Minnesota Golden Gophers football The Minnesota Golden Gophers football team represents the University of Minnesota in college football at the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision level. Founded in 1882, Minnesota has been a member of the Big Ten Conference since its incept ...