The Minnesota Golden Gophers were head coached by Cal Stoll for seven seasons from 1972 to 1978. In those seven seasons, the Golden Gophers had 39 wins and 39 losses. In the Big Ten, they won 27 games and lost 29. Eleven players were named All-Big Ten first team. Sixteen players were named All-Big Ten second team. Twelve players were named Academic All-Big Ten.