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Minnesota Golden Gophers Secure Upset Win Over Michigan Amid Celebratory Controversy
WHY IT MATTERS
The controversy surrounding the Gophers' celebrations raises questions about the team's behavior and potential consequences for their players and coaches.
What happened
The Minnesota Golden Gophers pulled off a significant upset win over Michigan, defeating the Wolverines 20-14 at Huntington Bank Stadium. The victory came despite a contentious moment during the game when offensive lineman Bennett Warren accidentally kicked quarterback Drake Lindsey in the groin while celebrating a first down.
This incident follows a previous celebration where a player's blood was smeared on coach PJ Fleck's face.
The Gophers will face the Purdue Boilermakers next weekend.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Minnesota quarterback gets kicked in the crotch by teammate en route to upset win over Michigan
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CORRECTIONS & UPDATES
- Revision 1 · Initial ingestion · Oct 4, 2026, 7:15 AM
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