Teammate's Groin Kick Mishap Overshadows Minnesota's Upset Victory

WHO:

Fox News - Minnesota Golden Gophers football team, quarterback Drake Lindsey, offensive lineman Bennett Warren, head coach PJ Fleck.

Daily Mail Sports - Darius Taylor, a player who caught a touchdown pass from Lindsey.

WHAT:

Fox News - The Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated the Michigan Wolverines with a score of 20-14.

Fox News - Drake Lindsey was kicked in the groin by teammate Bennett Warren during a celebratory moment.

Daily Mail Sports - Lindsey recovered from the injury to throw the game-winning touchdown pass to Darius Taylor early in the fourth quarter.

Fox News - The Gophers entered the game as 8.5-point underdogs.

WHERE:

Fox News - The game took place at Huntington Bank Stadium.

WHEN:

Fox News - The Gophers' next game is scheduled for next weekend against the Purdue Boilermakers.

WHY:

Fox News - The incident occurred during a celebration after securing a first down.

HOW:

Fox News - The celebratory kick was performed by Bennett Warren without ensuring the area was clear.

(UPDATED October 4, 2026 02:03 UTC)

The Minnesota Golden Gophers football team pulled off an impressive victory against the Michigan Wolverines, winning the game with a score of 20 to 14. During a celebration after a first down, quarterback Drake Lindsey was accidentally kicked in the groin by offensive lineman Bennett Warren, but he quickly recovered to throw the game-winning touchdown pass to Darius Taylor early in the fourth quarter. The Gophers, who entered the game as 8.5-point underdogs, are set to face the Purdue Boilermakers next weekend.