Golden Gophers edge Wolverines behind Lindsey, Taylor at home
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Interstat) — Minnesota defeated Michigan 20-14 on Saturday at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, as the Golden Gophers held off the visiting Wolverines in an NCAA Football Bowl Division game. Minnesota improved to 4-1, while Michigan fell to 3-2. Drake Lindsey completed 17 of 25 passes for 136 yards and threw a late touchdown. Bryce Underwood completed 10 of 21 passes for 101 yards and ran for 20 yards. TJ Bush Jr. recorded four tackles and two sacks. TJ Thomas rushed 12 times for 56 yards and caught two passes for 14 yards. Darius Taylor rushed 18 times for 32 yards, caught three passes for 32 yards and scored twice, including a 2-yard run and a late 3-yard touchdown catch. Zack Harden made seven tackles and an interception. Cam Brown punted six times for 259 yards. Jordan Marshall rushed 10 times for 50 yards and a touchdown. Troy Bowles had nine tackles and two quarterback hurries. Nathaniel Staehling returned an interception 79 yards for a touchdown.