Detroit, Michigan is getting the statewide college football result. Minnesota beat Michigan 20-14 on Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
It was Minnesota’s first win over Michigan since 2014, and the Gophers took the Little Brown Jug. It was also their first home win over Michigan since 1977, a span of 49 years. Minnesota is 4-1 and 2-0 in the Big Ten. Michigan is 0-2 in conference play after losing to Iowa the week before.
Smith Snowden intercepted Drake Lindsey in the first quarter, and Michigan turned that interception into a touchdown. Nathaniel Staehling, from North Dakota State, returned an interception 79 yards for a touchdown that gave Michigan a 14-7 lead.
In the third quarter, Michigan punt returner Andrew Marsh muffed a punt. Minnesota recovered the ball at the 17. Luke Drzewiecki kicked a field goal after that recovery. Aydan West and Zack Harden intercepted passes in the second half, and those interceptions set up Minnesota scores. Drake Lindsey threw the go-ahead touchdown pass to Darius Taylor in the fourth quarter, and Minnesota won 20-14.
The second half included three Michigan turnovers: the muffed punt and two interceptions. Fans came onto the field at Huntington Bank Stadium after the game. Minnesota had beaten Washington 27-24 the week before this game. Minnesota’s next game is at Purdue.
