1882 1936 1940 1960 1964 2002 Minnesota’s football Beginning In 1882: Minnesota’s first football team is formed under the direction of coach Frederick Heffelfinger. See Full Story Minnesota’s football 1936 National Champs In 1936: Minnesota’s football team wins its fourth national championship after finishing 7-1 and defeating Washington 21-0 in the Rose Bowl. See Full Story Minnesota’s football team wins …