1985 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team

The 1985 season was the Golden Gophers' second and final season under head coach Lou Holtz. The Golden Gophers won seven games, six under Lou Holtz. The Gophers played in the 1985 Independence Bowl, but it was coached by John Gutekunst. The total attendance was 426,918, which averaged out to 60,985 per game. The season high for attendance was against rival Wisconsin.

Center Ray Hitchcock, linebacker Peter Najarian, offensive guard Jon Lilleberg and strong safety Larry Joyner were named All-Big Ten second team. Running back David Puk was named Academic All-American second team. Puk and linebacker Peter Najarian were named Academic All-Big Ten.

Quarterback Rickey Foggie was awarded the Bronco Nagurski Award. Ray Hitchcock was awarded the Bruce Smith Award. Peter Najarian was awarded the Carl Eller Award. Kicker Chip Lohmiller was awarded the Bobby Bell Award. Flanker. Andy Hare was awarded the Butch Nash Award. David Puk was awarded the Paul Giel Award.