Gophers secure first home win over Michigan since 1977
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 8:23 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
The Minnesota Gophers earned a 20-14 victory against Michigan on Saturday, marking their first home win over the Wolverines since 1977. Minnesota took an early lead with a touchdown from Darius Taylor but struggled offensively after a pair of interceptions by quarterback Drake Lindsey. Michigan capitalized on these mistakes to take a 14-7 halftime lead. In the second half, Minnesota's defense stepped up, leading to critical turnovers that helped secure the win. The Gophers are now 4-1 on the season and 2-0 in Big Ten play as they prepare to face Purdue next week.
- •Minnesota claims the Little Brown Jug for the first time since 2014.
- •Gophers limited Michigan to 180 yards of total offense.
- •Drake Lindsey finished with 136 passing yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions.
- •Darius Taylor scored two touchdowns for Minnesota.
- •Next, Minnesota faces Purdue on the road.
- 9:18 PMESPN — Michigan, Underwood again underwhelm as Gophers hoist Little Brown Jug
- 8:11 PMYahoo Sports — Gophers Take Little Brown Jug in Stunner Over Michigan
- 7:34 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan v Minnesota recap, results: Wolverines fall as offense disappears in second half
- 7:21 PMYahoo Sports — Gophers battle to first home win over Michigan since 1977
"Minnesota's defense overwhelmed quarterback Bryce Underwood as the Golden Gophers beat Michigan for the first time since 2014 with a 20-14 victory.
"For the first time in 49 years the Minnesota Gophers knocked off the Michigan Wolverines at home to claim the Little Brown Jug.
"The Golden Gophers captured the Little Brown Jug for the first time since 2014 and the first time at home since 1977.
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External links- ESPNOct 3, 2026, 9:18 PMMichigan, Underwood again underwhelm as Gophers hoist Little Brown Jug
Minnesota's defense overwhelmed quarterback Bryce Underwood as the Golden Gophers beat Michigan for the first time since 2014 with a 20-14 victory.
- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 8:11 PMGophers Take Little Brown Jug in Stunner Over Michigan
For the first time in 49 years the Minnesota Gophers knocked off the Michigan Wolverines at home to claim the Little Brown Jug.
- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 7:34 PMMichigan v Minnesota recap, results: Wolverines fall as offense disappears in second half
The Golden Gophers captured the Little Brown Jug for the first time since 2014 and the first time at home since 1977.
- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 7:21 PMGophers battle to first home win over Michigan since 1977
Minnesota has claimed the Little Brown Jug for the first time since 2014.
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