The Nebraska Cornhuskers and new head coach Matt Rhule faced off against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in a game that went down to the wire.
Minnesota faced a seven-point deficit late in the fourth quarter, and things looked very bleak as the Gophers looked to try and tie the game.
They were forced to try and go for a 4th and 10 attempt deep into Nebraska territory with just 2:32 remaining in the fourth quarter. It looked like Minnesota needed a miracle, and that is exactly what it got when receiver Daniel Jackson made a ridiculous catch in the back of the endzone to tie the game.
Minnesota's Daniel Jackson with an incredible TD catch on 4th-and-10 and the Gophers tie it! What a toe drag!🏈🔥 pic.twitter.com/7AEwj1U0sT
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) September 1, 2023
Nebraska then drove the ball down the field and it looked like likely to be the team to get the final possession and potentially score to win the game. However, Nebraska quarterback Jeff Sims made a costly error when it mattered most, throwing an interception with only a minute left that was returned close to midfield.
Minnesota's Tyler Nubin picks off Nebraska QB Jeff Sims for the second time! This one comes in a tied game with roughly a minute left.🏈 pic.twitter.com/aEuaxwFmbs
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) September 1, 2023
This error would come back to cost the Cornhuskers, as they would allow Minnesota to get into field goal range with just three seconds left in the game. And Minnesota kicker Dragan Kesich would close the show by making a 47-yard field goal attempt as time expired.
Gus Johnson on the call for Minnesota's game-winning kick vs Nebraska. 🏈🎙️ https://t.co/555wIjHFTT
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) September 1, 2023
It’s an unbelievable comeback win for Minnesota and a heartbreaking loss for Nebraska. And fans were thoroughly entertained the entire way.
MINNESOTA WALKS IT OFF
pic.twitter.com/4Yiq414G1M— Barstool Gambling (@stoolgambling) September 1, 2023
Fireworks in Minneapolis as the Gophers scrape by and spoil Matt Rhule’s debut at Nebraska.
Minnesota extends their streak to 5-games over the Huskers, and extend their series lead to 37-25-2, 8-5 since the Huskers joined the Big Ten.
First team P.J. Fleck has beat 6 times. pic.twitter.com/RZMeDQs63i
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) September 1, 2023
MINNESOTA WINS
pic.twitter.com/ospwRsGDu6— Footballism (@FootbaIIism) September 1, 2023
COLLEGE FOOTBALL IS SO BACK:
Minnesota walks It off in a WILD Game, with an electric call by Gus Johnson pic.twitter.com/D2Sfmw8xet
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) September 1, 2023
MINNESOTA WINS AT THE BUZZER pic.twitter.com/D8UWgSVq8R
— The Field of 12 (@TheFieldOf76) September 1, 2023
MINNESOTA (-290 ML) WIN WITH A LAST SECOND FG 🔥 pic.twitter.com/RXd5i7fLv4
— br_betting (@br_betting) September 1, 2023
Minnesota will look to keep their momentum going in a match against Eastern Michigan next week, while Matt Rhule and company will face another tough test against Deion Sanders and Colorado.
