Minnesota edged out No. 15 Iowa 13-10 in a tightly contested football game. Luke Drzewiecki’s 46-yard field goal with no time left on the clock secured the win for the Golden Gophers. The victory marks Minnesota’s first claim of the Floyd of Rosedale trophy since 2023 and only the second time in 12 years.
The game was a defensive battle with both teams trading possessions. Minnesota’s offense struggled much of the day but found its rhythm in the final minutes. Iowa led 10-7 at halftime and held a 10-7 advantage heading into the fourth quarter. Minnesota’s defense forced a three-and-out on Iowa’s opening drive of the final quarter.
Drzewiecki’s game-winning kick came after a long drive by Minnesota. The Gophers moved into field goal range after a key third-down conversion. With the clock winding down, Drzewiecki lined up for the kick and sent the ball through the uprights. The win improves Minnesota’s record to 6-2 and keeps them in contention for the Big Ten West Division title.
This victory is a significant milestone for Minnesota, which has not won the Floyd of Rosedale trophy since 2023. The trophy is awarded annually to the winner of the annual game between the two teams. The win also marks the second time in 12 years that Minnesota has claimed the honor. The game was played at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
