The 1979 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team represented the

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in the

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. In their first year under head coach Joe Salem, the Golden Gophers compiled a 4–6–1 record and were outscored by their opponents by a combined total of 271 to 264. Quarterback

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received the team's Most Valuable Player award. Free safety Keith Edwards was awarded the Defensive MVP Award. Split End Elmer Bailey was named All-Big Ten first team. Defensive lineman Alan Blanshan and offensive lineman Bill Humphries were named Academic All-Big Ten. Total attendance for the season was 241,942, which averaged to 40,323. The season high for attendance was against

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