The 1995 season was the Golden Gophers' fourth season under head coach Jim Wacker. The Golden Gophers won three games and lost eight. Total home attendance for the season was 291,173, which averaged out to 48,529 per game. The season high for attendance was against Wisconsin. Craig Sauer was awarded the Bronko Nagurski Award and Carl Eller Award. Cory Sauter was awarded the Bruce Smith Award. Mike Chalberg was awarded the Bobby Bell Award. Justin Conzemius was awarded the Butch Nash Award. Running back Chris Darkins was awarded the Paul Giel Award.