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Lindsay Leads Minnesota Past Rutgers 31-28 With Late TD Drive

Minnesota’s opener turned on late composure, with Rutgers’ miscues tightening its bowl outlook.

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Minnesota quarterback Drake Lindsey (5) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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Overview

  • Freshman Drake Lindsay went 31-of-41 for 324 yards and three touchdowns, capping a seven-play, 72-yard march with the go-ahead throw to Javon Tracy with 3:19 left.
  • Minnesota logged seven sacks and blocked a 22-yard field goal on Rutgers’ opening trip, swinging momentum after falling behind 14-0.
  • Rutgers reached the Minnesota 26 in the final minute before a shotgun-snap miscommunication lost 15 yards, and Dane Pizzaro’s 56-yard attempt to tie went wide right.
  • Rutgers’ Antwan Raymond ran 26 times for a career-high 161 yards and two touchdowns, and quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis finished 21-of-34 for 249 yards and two scores against his former team.
  • The Gophers improved to 3-1 (1-0 Big Ten) despite only 35 rushing yards without their top two backs; next up are road games at Ohio State for Minnesota and at Washington for Rutgers.