The1998 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team represented theUniversity of Minnesota as a member of theBig Ten Conference during the1998 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their second year under head coachGlen Mason, an overall record of 5–6 with a mark of 2–6 in conference play, placing in a four-way tie for seventh in the Big Ten, record and were outscored 249 to 229.
Tyrone Carter was named an All-American by Football News and The Sports Network.[1] Carter was also named All-Big Ten first team.[2] Running back Thomas Hamner was named All-Big Ten second team.[2] Defensive tackle Matt Anderle, linebacker Luke Braaten, cornerback Jason Hagman, linebacker Justin Hall, fullback Brad Prigge, long snapper Derek Rackley, offensive guard Ryan Roth, tight end Zach Vevea, linebacker Jim Wilkinson and linebacker Parc Williams were named Academic All-Big Ten.[3]
Total attendance for the season was 249,764, which averaged out to 41,627 per game. The season high for attendance was against rivalIowa.[4]
