The Gophers' defense delivered a three-and-out to open overtime. Landing on the right side of two pass interference calls set Minnesota up for a game-winning rushing touchdown from Drake Lindsey on a bootleg rollout that was converted by mere inches to win 23-20.

Struggling for much of the game, the Gophers needed someone to step up. Redshirt freshman QB Drake Lindsey answered the call with a touchdown in overtime to lead Minnesota to a 23-20 OT win over Michigan State.

Minnesota (5-3, 3-2) was more than overwhelmed offensively. Iowa held the Golden Gophers to 133 total yards, 10 first downs and a 4-for-13 mark on third down. A field goal at the end of the third quarter was the only thing that prevented the Hawkeyes' first Floyd of Rosedale shutout since 2009.

Michigan State seemed to represent a great hangover cure for the Gophers on Saturday. Minnesota was able to sleep off the awful 41-3 loss at Iowa last week and welcomed a struggling Spartans squad

Minnesota played their 119th game against the University of Iowa on Saturday, 95 seasons in a row, ever since 1931. After the Gophers Friday night performance, Minnesota still leads