Indiana skated by with its eighth win of the season against Minnesota on Saturday, but it did not come with out some late-game theatrics.

With the recreation tied with just 19 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Gophers kicker Luke Drzewiecki drilled a 60-yard area purpose to put Minnesota up 16-13.

In these ultimate seconds, however, the Hoosiers were ready to march down the area after backup quarterback Grant Wilson related with Charlie Becker on a 33-yard move, setting up for a 60-yard area purpose of their own, with kicker Paddy McAteer sending the recreation to time beyond regulation.

Minnesota Golden Gophers kicker Luke Drzewiecki (12) kicks a area purpose against the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington, Ind. on Oct. 31, 2026. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

In time beyond regulation, Wilson related with Becker again on the first play for a 25-yard landing, and Indiana’s protection was ready to cease Minnesota for the win.

“This is entertainment, so I thought we’d bring some entertainment to this game,” Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti joked. “Minnesota played great, and we just made some plays, but this team just finds a way [to win].”

The recreation also made 2026 the second season in Big Ten historical past in which a number of area objectives of 60-plus yards were made.

Indiana kicker Paddy McAteer (35) makes a 60-yard area purpose during a school soccer recreation against Minnesota at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 31, 2026. USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

“They made some big-time plays, and we did everything we could to put ourselves in position to win,” Gophers coach P.J. Fleck said. “But our children never blink, never back down.

“We expected to win this game. That’s a hurt locker room in there.”

Indiana pulled beginning QB Josh Hoover after he took a tough hit while throwing his second interception of the evening.

While relieving Hoover, Wilson went 9-for-17 passing with 156 yards. Becker caught eight passes for 149 yards and the decisive rating.