Minnesota Beats Michigan 20-14 to Reclaim Little Brown Jug

Minnesota defeated Michigan 20-14 in Minneapolis on October 3, ending the Wolverines’ five-game winning streak in the Little Brown Jug rivalry and giving the Golden Gophers their first home victory over Michigan since 1977, according to postgame accounts. Michigan led 14-7 at halftime after turning two first-half interceptions by Minnesota quarterback Drake Lindsey into touchdowns. The Gophers rallied after the break, with Michigan’s second-half turnovers helping Minnesota score 13 points. The decisive touchdown came on a three-yard pass from Lindsey to Darius Taylor, putting Minnesota ahead 20-14 early in the fourth quarter. Minnesota’s defense helped preserve the lead. Aydan West and Zach Harden intercepted Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood in the second half, and the Gophers converted those takeaways into a field goal and the go-ahead touchdown. Minnesota also recovered a muffed punt in Michigan territory, though it settled for a field goal on that possession. The Gophers improved to 4-1 overall and 2-0 in Big Ten play, while Michigan fell to 3-2 overall and 0-2 in the conference, according to the postgame accounts.