Minnesota beat Washington 27-24 in Seattle on Saturday for its first Big Ten road win since 2024; both teams are now 3-1. Tom Weston's punt with three seconds left was downed at the 2-yard line, leaving Washington needing a long touchdown to win.
Minnesota’s defense sacked Washington quarterback Demond Williams seven times and forced two turnovers; Maverick Baranowski’s first-quarter interception set up the opening score. Drake Lindsey threw three touchdowns in the first half but had an interception in the second as the offense stalled. Luke Drzewiecki’s 51-yard fourth-quarter field goal supplied the winning margin.
Minnesota was without starting center Ashton Beers; Greg Johnson started at center and Jaden Ball moved to left guard. The Gophers were penalized eight times for 70 yards, including four false starts.
