1998 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team

The 1998 season was the Golden Gophers' second season under head coach Glen Mason. The Golden Gophers won five games and four of their losses came against ranked opponents. Total attendance for the season was 249,764, which averaged out to 41,627 per game. The season high for attendance was against rival Iowa.

Tyrone Carter was named an All-American by Football News and The Sports Network. Carter was also named All-Big Ten first team. Running back Thomas Hamner was named All-Big Ten second team. 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.