Gophers fall to Hoosiers in overtime thriller in Bloomington

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Gophers fall to Hoosiers in overtime thriller in Bloomington
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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.

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  • •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.
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