{
  "id": 10159771,
  "title": "Gophers go wire-to-wire in Big Ten road win over Washington",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/gophers-go-wire-to-wire-in-big-ten-road-win-over-washington",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T06:32:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/gophers-wire-wire-big-ten-063219022.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Minnesota's relentless pass rush and Drake Lindsey's stellar performance secured a 27-24 victory for the Gophers against Washington in a Big Ten road game. The contest took place on a Sunday morning, starting at 10 p.m. and concluding around 1:30 a.m. CT. Lindsey showcased nearly perfect play in the first half, connecting on eight straight passes and completing 15 of 16 passes for 125 yards and three touchdowns, leading Minnesota to a 21-10 halftime lead.\n\nA crucial interception by Maverick Baranowski of Washington quarterback Demond Williams provided the spark for a famous six-play, 75-yard drive, ending with a nine-yard touchdown pass to Jalen Smith. Washington eventually closed the gap with a touchdown, but Lindsey answered with a six-yard strike to Javon Tracy, extending Minnesota's lead to 14-10. Williams managed to score a 13-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter, narrowing the deficit to three points. However, Washington's onside kick failed to be recovered.\n\nMinnesota's defense was dominant, with seven sacks of Washington's Demond Williams and two quarterback pressures, resulting in two interceptions. Karter Menz led the way with two sacks, while Mason Carrier, Baranowski, Riley Sunram, T.J. Bush, Smith, and Naquan Crowder each contributed one sack, while Smith and Naquan Crowder were each credited with a half-sack. Baranowski and John Nestor added two interceptions for Minnesota. Drake Lindsey completed 21 of 29 passes for 204 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception. The Gophers return to action next Saturday against Michigan in a 11 a.m. kickoff.",
  "summary": "Minnesota started fast on offense and finished strong on defense to start 1-0 in the Big Ten.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}