US EditionDrake Lindsey Plays Hero in Minnesota’s Win over Michigan State
Drake Lindsey's late 1-yard touchdown sent the game to overtime, securing Minnesota's sixth win despite injuries and offensive struggles, the team said.
- On Nov 1, 2025, the Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated the Michigan State Spartans 23-20 in overtime at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
- After an out-of-bounds kick gave Minnesota the ball on the 35-yard line, a third-and-4 pass interference penalty extended Minnesota final drive and Drake Lindsey scored on a third-and-goal rush.
- Milivojevic, in his first start, completed 20 of 28 throws for 311 yards and found Rodney Bullard Jr. for a 71-yard touchdown.
- Minnesota's win improves the Golden Gophers to 6-3, 4-2, while Michigan State Spartans fell to 3-6, 0-6, missing their first Big Ten Conference victory.
- With this defeat, Michigan State Spartans must win three of their remaining games to reach bowl eligibility and will host Penn State on Nov. 15 amid growing pressure on Jonathan Smith, Michigan State head coach.
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Lindsey's OT touchdown run helps Minnesota deny Michigan State first Big Ten win with 23-20 victory
Drake Lindsey scored on a 3-yard run in overtime and Minnesota denied Michigan State its first Big Ten Conference win of the season with a 23-20 victory.
Drake Lindsey keeps Minnesota afloat in comeback OT victory over Michigan State
Drake Lindsey rushed for two touchdowns, including a game-winning 3-yard scramble in the first overtime, to lift Minnesota to a 23-20 win over Michigan State in a Big Ten Conference battle on Saturday afternoon in Minneapolis.
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Gophers escape with 23-20 overtime win over Michigan State
Minnesota Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck leads the Gophers onto the field before the start of the first quarter of a NCAA football game against the Michigan State Spartans at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)Minnesota Gophers running back Fame Ijeboi (7) races 49 yards as Michigan State Spartans defensive back Nikai Martinez (1) gives chase the first quarter of a NCAA football game at H…
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