 Minnesota's touchdowns were scored by Sheldon Beise (on a four-yard run), Bud Wilkinson (on a 43-yard return of a blocked punt), and Clarence Thompson (on a short run).On October 26, 1935, Minnesota defeated Northwestern, 21 to 13, before a crowd of 52,000, one of the largest in Minnesota football history.Northwestern took a 13-7 lead at halftime, but sophomore right halfback Clarence Thompson led Minnesota's comeback in the second half.