US EditionMinnesota Beats Buffalo 23-10 in Opener as Drake Lindsey Passes for 290 Yards, 2 TDs in Debut
Drake Lindsey threw for 290 yards and two touchdowns in Minnesota's season-opening 23-10 win, while the defense limited Buffalo's top rusher to 25 yards, officials said.
- On Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, Drake Lindsey threw a 60-yard touchdown to Jalen Smith that broke the game open early in the fourth quarter, leading Minnesota Golden Gophers to a 23-10 victory at Huntington Bank Stadium.
- Danny Collins, Minnesota defensive coordinator, helped the team limit Buffalo's offense, contributing to a strong first-half defensive showing.
- Lindsey and the offense supplied key yardage as Drake Lindsey passed effectively and Darius Taylor, Minnesota running back, anchored the ground attack with strong carries.
- The box score shows Minnesota Golden Gophers outgaining Buffalo Bulls 151-66 and controlling the clock for 38 minutes, 28 seconds, allowing only eight first downs to Buffalo's 27.
- Despite the win, the Gophers' red-zone offense struggled with only one touchdown on six drives inside the 25, while sophomore safety Koi Perich's two-way role included a 12-yard reception, the Gophers coaching staff confirmed.
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For the third straight year, the Gophers’ offense mustered a slow start in a season opener at Huntington Bank Stadium. Minnesota was a 17-point favorite against Buffalo, but its inability to finish long drives allowed the Mid-American Conference opponent to hang around in an eventual 23-10 win. The Gophers had six drives go inside the […]
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