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Saturday’s Indiana-Minnesota game featured back-to-back unbelievable kicks

There were two insane kicks at the end of Saturday's Indiana-Minnesota game.

Saturday’s Indiana-Minnesota game featured back-to-back unbelievable kicks

The Indiana-Minnesota football game on Saturday was a thrilling contest that went to overtime after a series of incredible 60-yard kicks by both teams' kickers. Minnesota's Luke Drzewiecki nearly sealed the victory for his squad with a 60-yard kick with just 19 seconds remaining, but Indiana's Paddy McAteer answered with an equally impressive 60-yard kick of his own, sending the game into overtime.

McAteer's second kick proved crucial as it allowed Indiana to take the lead, and the Hoosiers capitalized on their chance by scoring a touchdown with just seconds left in the period, leading 23-16. Minnesota's chances of tying or winning in overtime were quickly squashed by Indiana's staunch defense, which recorded a crucial fourth-down stop.

This victory moves Indiana to an overall record of 8-1 heading into their next match against USC on November 14. The team will also have a week off before facing the Trojans in their following game.

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