Minnesota beats No. 15 Iowa 13-10 on walk-off field goal
Luke Drzewiecki's 46-yard field goal as time expired gave Minnesota a 13-10 win over Iowa, securing the Floyd of Rosedale trophy and a rivalry trifecta.
Key points
- Luke Drzewiecki kicked a 46-yard field goal as time expired to win the game 13-10.
- The victory gave Minnesota the Floyd of Rosedale trophy for the first time since 2023.
- Minnesota completed a rivalry-trophy trifecta, holding all three major trophies for the first time since 1978.
- Iowa tied the game with 3:46 remaining on a 37-yard pass from Hank Brown to Reece Vander Zee.
- Both teams improved to 5-2 overall and 2-2 in Big Ten play following the contest.
Minnesota defeats No. 15 Iowa 13-10 on Saturday
Luke Drzewiecki kicked a 46‑yard field goal as time expired to provide the winning points.
The victory gave the Gophers the Floyd of Rosedale trophy for the first time since 2023 and the second time in 12 years.
The win also completed a rivalry‑trophy trifecta, putting Minnesota in possession of its three major rivalry trophies for the first time since 1978.
Minnesota’s offense was held to a season‑low 209 yards, while the team recorded a third‑quarter rushing touchdown by Darius Taylor after an offsides penalty on Iowa nullified a fourth‑down stop.
Iowa tied the game with 3:46 remaining on a 37‑yard pass from Hank Brown to Reece Vander Zee.
Iowa finished with 288 total yards of offense, including 90 rushing yards on 30 carries, and dropped to 5‑2 overall and 2‑2 in Big Ten play.
Minnesota improved to 5‑2 overall and 2‑2 in the conference.
Coach P.J. Fleck described the performance as “maybe one of the best defensive performances I’ve been around at the University of Minnesota.”
Your questions, answered
Who scored the winning points for Minnesota against Iowa?
Luke Drzewiecki kicked a 46-yard field goal as time expired to provide the winning points.
What is the final score of the Minnesota vs Iowa game?
Minnesota defeated No. 15 Iowa 13-10 on Saturday.
How many rivalry trophies does Minnesota currently hold?
The win completed a rivalry-trophy trifecta, putting Minnesota in possession of its three major rivalry trophies.
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