Indiana Beats Minnesota 23-16 After Overtime Field Goal

The University of Minnesota Gophers lost to No. 4 Indiana 23-16 on Saturday, falling in overtime after a 60-yard field goal tied the game at the final second of regulation.

Minnesota kicker Luke Drzewiecki gave the Gophers a 16-13 lead with under a minute remaining. He hit a 60-yard field goal from the Indiana logo, marking a career long for the kicker. The team celebrated briefly before the Hoosiers mounted a final drive.

Backup quarterback Grant Wilson, who entered the game after starting quarterback Josh Hoover appeared injured, threw a 33-yard pass to Charlie Becker. That play set up Indiana's 60-yard field goal. Paddy McAteer converted the kick as time expired in regulation, forcing overtime.

The game ended on the first play of extra time. Wilson found Becker in the corner of the end zone to extend Indiana's lead to 23-16. Minnesota had one last chance from the four-yard line on fourth and goal, but Drake Lindsey was sacked, ending the drive.

The loss leaves Minnesota with a record of 5-3 overall and 3-2 in the Big Ten. The Gophers enter this game with a 0-12 record against defending national champions. They had tied for the national lead with three wins against ranked opponents before Saturday's defeat.

Indiana finished the day 8-1 overall and 4-1 in conference play. The Hoosiers outgained Minnesota but missed three field goal attempts. They also shanked two punts. One of those bad punts in the second quarter allowed Minnesota to start a drive at the 37-yard line, which led to a touchdown on a reverse flea flicker.

The Gophers took a 10-7 halftime lead, their first against a defending national champion since 1969. Drzewiecki also made a 51-yard field goal in the third quarter to put Minnesota ahead 13-10. Indiana tied the game at 10-10 in the third quarter with a 46-yard field goal after a 14-play, 65-yard drive.