Indiana wide receiver Charlie Becker delivered a game‑changing performance Saturday, leading the Hoosiers to an overtime victory over the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
Indiana Hoosiers Pull Off Overtime Thriller Against Minnesota
“First off … The God I serve is so remarkable. He’s amazing,” Becker told CBS Sports after the game, “It’s easy to say that when we’re winning, but it’s in the dark moments that God walks with you and loves you.”
The Hoosiers trailed 16‑13 with 19 seconds left after Minnesota’s Luke Drzewiecki nailed a 60‑yard field goal, then backup quarterback Grant Wilson launched a 33‑yard pass to Becker, who stepped out of bounds at the 42‑yard line, stopping the clock.
Paddy McAteer converted a 60‑yard field goal as time expired, sending the contest to overtime.
On the first overtime play, Wilson connected with Becker for a 25‑yard touchdown, giving Indiana a 23‑16 lead that the Golden Gophers could not answer.
Becker’s outspoken faith has been a recurring theme.
He includes 1 Corinthians 16:13 in his Instagram bio and previously praised God after Indiana’s win over Ohio State in the 2025 Big Ten Championship.
“All glory to God. Without Him, none of this would be possible,” Becker told Fox Sports after that championship.
Earlier this year, he told CBN Sports, “God is everything for my family and me. It’s a blessing to be on this stage and promote Him.”
Shawn Fleetwood, staff writer for The Federalist and 2025 Dao Prize co‑recipient, reported on the game. Follow him on Twitter @ShawnFleetwood
