1953 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team

The 1953 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team represented the University of Minnesota in the 1953 college football season. In their third year under head coach Wes Fesler, the Golden Gophers compiled a 4-4-1 record and were outscored by their opponents by a combined total of 160 to 150. Paul Giel was awarded the Team MVP Award. Total attendance for the season was 293,313, which averaged to 58,662. The season high for attendance was against Michigan.

1953 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team

The 1953 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team represented the University of Minnesota in the 1953 college football season. In their third year under head coach Wes Fesler, the Golden Gophers compiled a 4-4-1 record and were outscored by their opponents by a combined total of 160 to 150. Paul Giel was awarded the Team MVP Award. Total attendance for the season was 293,313, which averaged to 58,662. The season high for attendance was against Michigan.