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Drake Lindsey’s Three TD Passes Lead Minnesota Past Akron 41-7
Drake Lindsey passed for 204 yards as Minnesota scored on its first four drives and held Akron to one touchdown.
On Saturday, Minnesota defeated Akron 41-7 as quarterback Drake Lindsey threw for 204 yards and three touchdowns in Minneapolis.
Bouncing back from a 38-13 loss to Mississippi State last week, the Golden Gophers offense struggled to find balance, running the ball just nine times in the first half.
Running back TJ Thomas added 122 yards on 13 carries, including a 71-yard touchdown scamper, while receivers Roman Voss, Noah Jennings, and Jalen Smith each caught one touchdown pass.
Akron's offense faltered after starting quarterback Cibastian Broughton exited with a right knee injury in the first half; the Zips committed seven penalties costing 74 yards, lost two fumbles, and threw one interception.
Minnesota opens Big Ten play next Saturday at Washington, while Akron hosts UNLV in its next matchup.