The No. 11 USC Trojans take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers in an all-Big Ten conference matchup on Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium. Miller Moss started under center for the Trojans, while Max Brosmer was the starting quarterback for the Golden Gophers.
The Trojans entered this game as 8.5-point favorites. However, upsets take place every now and then. The Trojans were upset by Minnesota, who won the game 24-17.
USC vs Minnesota: Box score
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USC vs Minnesota Game Summary
1st Quarter:
Minnesota opened the scoring late in the first quarter.
0:05: D. Kesich kicked a 32-yard field goal after a 9-play, 49-yard drive, putting the Golden Gophers on the board.
Score at the end of the 1st quarter: Minnesota 3, USC 0
2nd Quarter:
USC answered with a touchdown drive:
7:13: M. Moss connected with D. Robinson for a 3-yard TD pass (M. Lantz Kick), capping off a long 15-play, 75-yard drive that took nearly 8 minutes off the clock.
Minnesota quickly responded with a touchdown of their own:
4:05: M. Brosmer ran for a 1-yard TD (D. Kesich Kick), ending a 7-play, 75-yard drive that took just over 3 minutes.
USC tied it up before halftime:
0:00: M. Lantz hit a 54-yard field goal as time expired, finishing a 4-play, 16-yard drive set up by a quick possession.
Halftime Score: USC 10, Minnesota 10
3rd Quarter:
USC took the lead with a long touchdown drive.
5:47: W. Marks punched it in with a 1-yard run (M. Lantz kick), ending a 12-play, 91-yard drive that took over seven minutes.
Score at the end of the 3rd quarter: USC 17, Minnesota 10
4th Quarter:
Minnesota tied the game with a rushing touchdown.
7:08: M. Brosmer scored on a 5-yard run (D. Kesich kick) after a 6-play, 65-yard drive.
Minnesota took the lead with under a minute left.
0:56: M. Brosmer scored again on a 1-yard run (D. Kesich kick), capping a 12-play, 75-yard drive that ate up over five minutes.
Final Score: Minnesota 24, USC 17
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