The 1924 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team represented the

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in the

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. In their third year under head coach

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, the Golden Gophers compiled a 3–3–2 record and outscored their opponents by a combined score of 68 to 62. It was Minnesota's first season playing in Memorial Stadium. Guard George Abramson and tackle Ted Cox were named All-Big Ten first team. Total attendance for the season was 139,772, which averaged to 23,297. The season high for attendance was against

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Schedule

Game summaries

Michigan

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game played in the new horseshoe-shaped Memorial Stadium. Michigan recovered a fumble in Minnesota territory, and William Herrnstein caught a 30-yard touchdown pass to give Michigan a 6–0 lead. In the second quarter, Michigan scored again, as Ferdinand Rockwell ran around the end for a touchdown on a faked field goal attempt. Rockwell also kicked the extra point, and Michigan won the game, 13–0.

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