The 1944 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team represented the University of Minnesota in the 1944 college football season. In their third year under head coach George Hauser, the Golden Gophers compiled a 5-3-1 record but were outscored by their opponents by a combined total of 225 to 162. No players were awarded any major awards, All-American status or All-Big Ten status. Back John Lundquist was awarded the Team MVP Award. Total attendance for the season was 179,979, which averaged to 29,997. The season high for attendance was against Northwestern.