Overview
Minnesota Golden Gophers
Ski-U-Mah, Minnesota
Minnesota’s championship teams of 1934–36 and 1940–41 established a national powerhouse, while the 1960 Rose Bowl victory added a memorable postseason chapter. The Golden Gophers’ history includes legends and traditions stretching back to the sport’s early eras.
Gopher fans bring maroon-and-gold pride and “Ski-U-Mah” spirit to Minneapolis. The rivalry with Wisconsin is the battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe, while Iowa and Michigan add Big Ten history and regional bragging rights.