Gophers overpower Akron 41-7 in Week 3 matchup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 7:34 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
The Minnesota Golden Gophers earned a decisive 41-7 victory over the Akron Zips on September 19, 2026, in Minneapolis. Following a loss to Mississippi State last week, Minnesota improved to 2-1, effectively securing their first shutout of an FBS opponent since 2024. Freshman Roman Voss caught his first career touchdown while quarterback Drake Lindsey threw for three touchdowns. Despite losing their starting quarterback early in the game, Akron struggled to threaten the Gophers, who scored 20 points in the first half. The Gophers are set to face Washington next week as they enter Big Ten play, emphasizing the need for continued improvement in their offensive strategy.
- •Minnesota improves to 2-1 with the win over Akron.
- •Drake Lindsey finishes with 204 passing yards and three touchdowns.
- •Akron's starting quarterback left the game due to injury.
- •Gophers recorded their first shutout against an FBS opponent since 2024.
- •Next up, Minnesota travels to Washington for a Big Ten matchup.
- 7:34 PMYahoo Sports — Gophers take care of business, beating Akron 41-7
- 7:26 PMYahoo Sports — Gophers bounce back, wear down Akron in comfortable win
"It was a gloomy day in the Twin Cities and a lethargic crowd supported a Gopher team that moved to 2-1 as they head into Big Ten play. After a deflating loss to Mississippi State last week, the Gophers came out and did exactly what they were supposed to do, beating the Akron Zips 41-7. […]
"Minnesota wrapped up nonconference play with a much-needed win over the Zips.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 7:34 PMGophers take care of business, beating Akron 41-7
It was a gloomy day in the Twin Cities and a lethargic crowd supported a Gopher team that moved to 2-1 as they head into Big Ten play. After a deflating loss to Mississippi State last week, the Gophers came out and did exactly what they were supposed to do, beating the Akron Zips 41-7. […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 7:26 PMGophers bounce back, wear down Akron in comfortable win
Minnesota wrapped up nonconference play with a much-needed win over the Zips.
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