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Minnesota Upsets No. 11 USC 10-7 in Dramatic Big Ten Clash

Oct 6, 2024, 02:55 AM

In a dramatic college football game, the Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated the No. 11 USC Trojans, marking a significant upset in the Big Ten. The game ended with USC losing 10-7, moving their record to 3-2 overall and 1-2 in the Big Ten. The match saw critical mistakes from USC in offense, defense, and special teams, leading to their worst performance of the season. Minnesota's head coach P.J. Fleck made a controversial decision to go for it on 4th and goal inside the 1-yard line with 56 seconds left, which ultimately did not result in a touchdown. Despite this, Minnesota managed to secure the win, improving their record to 2-3. This loss adds to Lincoln Riley's struggles, with USC now having lost seven of their last twelve games. Minnesota achieved this victory despite having just 32 passing yards in the game, and the contest took place during a 'stripe out' event.