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Gophers Snatch Floyd of Rosedale in Last-Second Thriller!
25 Oct
Summary
- Luke Drzewiecki's 46-yard field goal secured Minnesota's win.
- Minnesota now holds all three primary rivalry trophies simultaneously.
- Iowa's offense struggled, held to 90 rushing yards and committing turnovers.
Luke Drzewiecki's 46-yard field goal as time expired propelled Minnesota to a 13-10 victory over No. 15 Iowa, securing the Floyd of Rosedale trophy. This win is Minnesota's second in twelve years for this trophy and marks the first time since 1978 they hold all three primary rivalry trophies—Floyd of Rosedale, the Little Brown Jug, and Paul Bunyan's Axe—at the same time.
The Gophers' offense, held to a season-low 209 yards, found a crucial third-down conversion from Drake Lindsey to Jalen Smith, setting up the game-winning kick. Earlier, Darius Taylor scored Minnesota's only touchdown after an Iowa offsides penalty extended a drive.
Iowa's offense faltered, managing only 288 total yards against a Minnesota defense that had struggled in its previous outing. The Hawkeyes were limited to 90 rushing yards, significantly below their season average, and committed multiple turnovers, including three interceptions. Key player Kamari Moulton left the game with an undisclosed injury midway through the second quarter.
Hank Brown took over at quarterback for Iowa in the second quarter, throwing for 136 yards and connecting with Reece Vander Zee for the game-tying touchdown late in the fourth quarter. However, it wasn't enough to overcome Minnesota's late-game heroics.
