Drake Lindsey Throws 3 Touchdowns in the First Half as Minnesota Holds Off Washington 27-24
Minnesota spread the ball to seven receivers and held off a late Washington push to improve to 1-0.
- On Saturday night in Seattle, quarterback Drake Lindsey threw three touchdown passes as the Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated the Washington Huskies 27-24 in their 2026 Big Ten Conference opener at Husky Stadium.
- Minnesota established a 21-10 halftime lead as Lindsey completed 15 of 16 passes for 125 yards, with receiver Javon Tracy and running back TJ Thomas leading a balanced offensive attack.
- Minnesota's defense limited the Huskies to 40 yards rushing on 27 attempts and recorded seven sacks, while quarterback Demond Williams Jr. finished with 239 passing yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions.
- Kicker Luke Drzewiecki hit a career-long 51-yard field goal to extend the lead to 27-17, and the Gophers stopped a hook-and-lateral play at Washington's 34 on the final play to secure the victory.
- The victory marked Minnesota's first road win since the 2024 season and the first game between these programs since 1977, with the last Seattle meeting occurring in 1976 when Tony Dungy and Warren Moon faced off.
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Drake Lindsey threw touchdown passes on three consecutive drives in the first half as Minnesota opened Big Ten Conference play with a 27-24 victory over Washington on Saturday night in Seattle.TJ Thomas rushed for 78 yards on 11 carries for the Golden ...
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Drake Lindsey throws 3 touchdowns in the first half as Minnesota holds off Washington 27-24
SEATTLE (AP) — Drake Lindsey tossed three touchdowns in the first half to three different receivers and Minnesota defeated Washington 27-24 on Saturday night.
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