Minnesota 1961 season
Record
7-2
Points for
161
Points against
78
How it ended
Won Bowl game
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | vs |  Missouri | L | 0-6 |
| 4 | vs |  Oregon | W | 14-7 |
| 5 | at |  Northwestern | W | 10-3 |
| 6 | at |  Illinois | W | 33-0 |
| 7 | vs |  Michigan | W | 23-20 |
| 8 | vs |  Michigan State | W | 13-0 |
| 9 | at |  Iowa | W | 16-9 |
| 10 | vs |  Purdue | W | 10-7 |
| 11 | vs |  Wisconsin | L | 21-23 |
| Postseason | vs |  UCLA | W | 21-3 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the Minnesota Golden Gophers 1961 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Minnesota record in 1961?
Minnesota went 7-2 in the 1961 regular season. The season result: Won Bowl game.