Indiana football beats Minnesota 23-16 in overtime thriller
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 11:56 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Indiana football secured a dramatic 23-16 overtime victory against Minnesota on October 31 in Bloomington. Backup quarterback Grant Wilson, who took over mid-game, connected with Charlie Becker for a 25-yard touchdown pass in overtime. The win marked Indiana's first triumph over Minnesota since 2007. Indiana's defense played a key role, limiting Minnesota's offense, while their special teams struggled until a clutch 60-yard field goal from Paddy McAteer forced overtime. The game was characterized by tense moments and significant defensive plays, including a crucial fourth-down sack by Tobi Osunsami that sealed the game for the Hoosiers.
- •Indiana moves to 8-1 overall and 5-1 in Big Ten play.
- •Grant Wilson led a second-half comeback for Indiana.
- •Paddy McAteer hit a crucial 60-yard field goal to force overtime.
- •Indiana's defense recorded a key fourth-down sack in overtime.
- •Minnesota falls to 5-3, 3-2 in conference play.
- 11:56 PMYahoo Sports — Grant Wilson does enough to lift Indiana football to overtime win vs Minnesota | Grades
"IU's defense was once again the star of the show as the Hoosiers escaped Minnesota's spooky showing on Halloween. Here's the report card.
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