Minnesota dominates Akron 41-7; Broughton leaves with injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 8:23 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Minnesota secured a 41-7 victory over Akron on September 19 in Minneapolis. Quarterback Drake Lindsey threw for 204 yards and three touchdowns as Minnesota controlled the game. Akron's Cibastian Broughton suffered a right knee injury in the first half and did not return. The Gophers established an early lead, scoring 27 points before Akron managed to reach the end zone late in the game. The outcome improves Minnesota's record to 2-1 while Akron falls to 1-2.
- •Minnesota scored first with a 16-yard touchdown pass from Lindsey to Voss.
- •Broughton completed 9 of 13 passes for Akron before his injury.
- •Akron's lone touchdown came from Marcel Williams in the fourth quarter.
- •Minnesota increases its lead with multiple touchdowns in the second half.
- •The Gophers move to 2-1 while Akron drops to 1-2.
- 8:23 PMYahoo Sports — Akron score vs Minnesota. Zips QB Cibastian Broughton injured in loss to Gophers
"Drake Lindsey passed for 204 yards and three touchdowns, and Minnesota cruised to a win over Akron on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 19, in Minneapolis.
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