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Drzewiecki’s Field Goal as Time Expires Lifts Minnesota Past No. 15 Iowa, 13-10
Drzewiecki's 46-yard kick gave Minnesota the trophy and ended Iowa's College Football Playoff hopes after the Hawkeyes committed four turnovers.
On Saturday, Minnesota Gophers kicker Luke Drzewiecki nailed a 46-yard field goal as time expired to defeat the Iowa Hawkeyes 13-10 at Huntington Bank Stadium.
With the win, the Gophers secured the Floyd of Rosedale trophy, reuniting it with the Little Brown Jug and Paul Bunyan's Axe for the first time since 1978.
Forcing four fumbles—the most in a game since at least 1997—Minnesota's defense held the Hawkeyes to 288 yards of offense throughout the tight contest.
Iowa's College Football Playoff hopes took a huge hit after the loss, as quarterbacks Jeremy Hecklinski and Hank Brown struggled to move the offense effectively.
The Gophers improved to 5-2 in Big Ten play with the victory, while the Hawkeyes prepare for a matchup against Wisconsin next Saturday.