Indiana defeats Minnesota 23-16 in overtime
Indiana rallied in overtime to beat Minnesota 23-16 after a 16-16 tie at the end of regulation, highlighted by a 25-yard touchdown pass from Grant Wilson to Charlie Becker.
Indiana secured a 23-16 overtime victory over Minnesota on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Memorial Stadium. The Hoosiers tied the game at 16-16 late in the fourth quarter when Nico Radicic converted a 34-yard field goal. In overtime, Grant Wilson connected with Charlie Becker on a 25-yard touchdown pass to give Indiana the lead.
Earlier in the game, both teams exchanged scoring drives, with Minnesota taking a 13-10 lead in the third quarter after a 51-yard field goal by Luke Drzewiecki. Indiana responded with a 46-yard field goal by Radicic to tie the score. Special teams played a pivotal role, as Indiana missed three field-goal attempts and had a blocked kick, while Minnesota blocked a 52-yard attempt and capitalized on a short punt.
Coach Curt Cignetti made a quarterback change at halftime, inserting Grant Wilson for Josh Hoover, and the team rallied on a 14-play drive that set up the tying field goal. The game featured several turnovers and penalties, but Indiana's defense remained strong throughout.
"I think Josh, he's had a good week and I'm looking for him to have a really good game today," Cignetti said on ESPN's College GameDay.
The win improves Indiana's record to 7-1 overall and 4-1 in the Big Ten, while Minnesota falls to 5-2 overall and 3-1 in conference play.