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Indiana Hoosiers Edge Minnesota Golden Gophers in Overtime Thriller

Indiana Hoosiers Edge Minnesota Golden Gophers in Overtime Thriller
World Sports · 13:16:44 - Wednesday, 4 November 2026

Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Charlie Becker caught a game-winning touchdown pass in overtime to lift Indiana past the Minnesota Golden Gophers on October 31, 2026, at Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana. Becker, wearing number 80, made the decisive catch against Minnesota defensive back Aydan West (number 5) to secure the victory for the Hoosiers in a Big Ten conference matchup.

The contest required an extra period to determine a winner after regulation ended tied. Becker's overtime reception provided the dramatic conclusion to the conference showdown between the two Midwest programs.

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