Gophers fall to Hoosiers in overtime thriller in Bloomington
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 12:43 AM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026

The Minnesota Gophers lost 23-16 to the Indiana Hoosiers in overtime on October 31 at Memorial Stadium. Despite being outgained 419 to 215, the Gophers held a lead until late in the game. A 60-yard field goal by Luke Drzewiecki put Minnesota ahead 16-13 with 19 seconds left, but Indiana's Paddy McAteer tied the game with a 60-yard kick, forcing overtime. In the extra period, Grant Wilson connected with Charlie Becker for a 25-yard touchdown pass. The Gophers were unable to respond, losing the game after failing to convert on downs from the three-yard line.
- •Minnesota led until two seconds remained in regulation.
- •Luke Drzewiecki kicked a season-long 60-yard field goal.
- •Drake Lindsey struggled, throwing for only 120 yards.
- •Indiana's defense limited the Gophers to 215 total yards.
- •Gophers' season record drops to 5-3.
- 12:43 AMYahoo Sports — What We Learned in Heartbreaking Gophers Loss to Indiana
"The Minnesota Gophers fell in a brutal OT heartbreaker Saturday in Indiana against the defending National Champs. Here's what we learned...
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