Drzewiecki’s field goal as time expires lifts Minnesota past No. 15 Iowa, 13-10

Minnesota edged out No. 15 Iowa 13-10 on Saturday to win the Floyd of Rosedale trophy for the first time since 2023 and the second time in 12 years. Luke Drzewiecki sealed the victory with a 46-yard field goal as time ticked away. Earlier, Drake Lindsey and Jalen Smith connected on a 39-yard pass play to set up the winning points.

Minnesota's offense struggled, holding to a season-low 209 yards. Darius Taylor scored a rushing touchdown for Minnesota in the third quarter after Iowa's offsides penalty negated a fourth-down stop. Iowa's Hank Brown threw for 136 yards, including a crucial 37-yard touchdown pass to Reece Vander Zee with three minutes left to tie the game.

Iowa's offense, averaging 194 rushing yards, was held to just 90 yards. They committed four turnovers, losing only one ball. Journeyman QB Jeremy Hecklinski started for Iowa, completing 9 of 16 passes for 62 yards and an interception. Iowa's Kamari Moulton, who set the Big Ten single-season rushing record at 103.8 yards per game, left midway through the second quarter with an undisclosed injury.