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Michigan, Underwood again underwhelm as Gophers hoist Little Brown Jug

ESPN October 03, 2026 13 views

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Minnesota’s defense once again held Michigan’s offense in check, as the Golden Gophers defeated the Wolverines 20‑14 on Sunday. The win marked the first time the Gophers have beaten Michigan since 2014.

Quarterback Bryce Underwood struggled to find rhythm against a stout Minnesota front. The Gophers’ defensive line and secondary forced multiple turnovers and limited the Wolverines to just two touchdowns.

With the victory, Minnesota extended its winning streak against Michigan and moved closer to a conference title berth. The win also snapped a long‑standing losing streak against the Big Ten rival.

Michigan’s offense was unable to overcome the pressure applied by Minnesota’s defense, which forced several key stops in the second half to secure the 20‑14 result.

<small>Source: ESPN — read the original story there.</small>

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