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No. 4 Indiana holds off Minnesota in overtime thriller
Backup quarterback Grant Wilson sparked Indiana’s rally, and the Hoosiers’ defense stopped Minnesota on its overtime possession after two 60-yard field goals forced extra time.
- On Saturday, October 31, 2026, the Indiana Hoosiers defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers 23-14 in overtime at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana, surviving a late-game challenge from the Golden Gophers.
- Regulation featured dual 60-yard field goals from Minnesota kicker Luke Drzewiecki and Indiana's Paddy McAteer, with Drzewiecki's kick putting the Gophers ahead 16-13 with 19 seconds remaining before McAteer's game-tying response forced overtime.
- Backup quarterback Grant Wilson connected with wide receiver Charlie Becker for a 25-yard touchdown on the first offensive snap of overtime; defensive end Tobi Osunsanmi then sealed the win with a sack on 4th and goal.
- The Hoosiers improved to 8-1 this season, extending their winning streak over unranked opponents to 29 games and maintaining championship momentum after avoiding back-to-back losses.
- Head coach Curt Cignetti now prepares the defending national champions for USC on Nov. 14, marking the Hoosiers' next test after their second straight overtime victory this season.
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The Philadelphia TribuneNo. 4 Indiana needs matching 60-yard field goal, overtime stop to outlast Minnesota 23-16
No. 4 Indiana had to pull out all the stops to keep alive its chances of repeating as national champions. Paddy McAteer hit a 60-yard field goal at the end of regulation, Grant Wilson threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to…
No. 4 Indiana forces overtime with a 60-yard FG then beats Minnesota 23-16
Backup quarterback Grant Wilson threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Charlie Becker on the first play of overtime, and No. 4 Indiana came up with a stop on Minnesota’s possession to close out a 23-16 victory Saturday
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No. 4 Indiana holds off Minnesota with touchdown to open OT
Grant Wilson threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Charlie Becker on the first play of overtime, and No. 4 Indiana escaped with a 23-16 win over Minnesota on Saturday afternoon in Bloomington, Ind.Wilson completed 9 of 17 passes for 156 yards and a touchdo...
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