Indiana held off Minnesota 23-16 in overtime, preserving its nation‑longest winning streak and improving to 5‑0.
The Hoosiers improved to 5‑0 after a 23‑16 overtime victory over the unranked Golden Gophers, their second straight game that went beyond regulation.
Overtime heroics
Backup quarterback Grant Wilson connected with Charlie Becker on a 25‑yard touchdown on the opening play of overtime, then the defense shut down Minnesota’s ensuing drive.
Minnesota led 16‑13 with 19 seconds left on a career‑long 60‑yard field goal by Luke Drzewiecki, but Becker’s 33‑yard reception set up Paddy McAteer’s matching 60‑yard field goal as time expired.
Two late replay reviews erased a potential go‑ahead touchdown pass and an interception that would have positioned Indiana deep in Minnesota territory.
Indiana replaced struggling starter Josh Hoover at halftime after a hard hit produced his second interception of the season.
Wilson finished with 156 passing yards and a touchdown, while Hoover contributed 119 yards, one touchdown and an interception before his exit.
Becker made eight receptions for 149 yards and caught the game‑winning touchdown.
Minnesota’s Drake Lindsey completed 20 passes for 120 yards and one touchdown, and Javon Tracy added seven receptions for 40 yards.
Looking ahead
Minnesota will host No. 7 UCLA next Saturday, while Indiana remains idle before traveling to face Southern California on Nov. 14.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Chantz Martin is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.
