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The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers are one of the oldest programs in college football history. They compete in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision and the Big Ten Conference.

The Minnesota Golden Gophers college football team played its first game on September 29, 1882, a 4–0 victory over Hamline University. Eight years later in 1890, the Gophers played host to Wisconsin in a 63–0 victory. With the exception of 1906, the Gophers and Badgers have played each other every year since then. The 117 games played against each other is the most played rivalry in Division I-A college football.

Minnesota Football is steeped in tradition over its 127-year history. From its first Big Ten title in 1900, accomplishments such as six national titles, including five in eight years (1934-41), to recent bowl game trips, the Golden Gopher program has instilled a great sense of pride in its fans, alumni and followers.