Indiana beats Minnesota in OT on Wilson TD pass — SkimNews
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- Grant Wilson threw a 25-yard touchdown pass on Indiana's first overtime play, leading the Hoosiers to a 23-16 win after replacing injured starter Josh Hoover
- Indiana rallied to beat Minnesota 23-16 in overtime, surviving its second consecutive close game after winning at Michigan last week
- Minnesota took a 16-13 lead with 19 seconds left on Luke Drzewiecki’s 60-yard field goal, but Indiana answered with a 60-yarder by Paddy McAteer to force overtime
- Curt Cignetti benched starting quarterback Josh Hoover at halftime after his second interception and a hard hit, turning to seventh-year backup Wilson for the comeback
- Drake Lindsey was sacked on fourth down in overtime by Indiana’s defense to end Minnesota’s final possession and seal the Hoosiers’ victory
- Becker caught eight passes for 149 yards and the game-winning touchdown, including a 33-yard reception that set up Indiana’s game-tying field goal
Why it matters: Indiana stays unbeaten in a critical stretch despite losing its starting QB, preserving its national title hopes with a narrow escape; Minnesota falls to 0-13 all-time against defending national champions, underscoring its inability to close against elite teams despite a strong road performance.
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