Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Drake Lindsey’s Three Touchdowns Lift Minnesota Past Akron
Minnesota played Akron in a college football game on Saturday.
Minnesota won by a large score, 41-7.
Quarterback Drake Lindsey threw three touchdown passes.
He completed 17 of his 31 passes for 204 yards.
Akron’s starting quarterback, Cibastian Broughton, hurt his leg and left the game.
Akron also made many penalties and lost the ball three times.
Minnesota ran especially well late in the game, including a 71-yard touchdown run by TJ Thomas.
Minnesota will next play Washington, while Akron will host UNLV.
Drake Lindsey threw for 204 yards and three touchdowns in Minnesota’s 41-7 win over Akron.
Lindsey completed 17 of 31 passes as the Gophers recovered from a 38-13 loss to Mississippi State.
Akron quarterback Cibastian Broughton injured his right leg early in the second quarter and did not return.
Akron committed seven penalties for 74 yards, lost two fumbles and threw an interception.
Minnesota rushed for 191 yards, including TJ Thomas’ 71-yard touchdown run, before opening Big Ten play at Washington next Saturday.
- Who
- The Minnesota Golden Gophers and Akron Zips, led by Minnesota quarterback Drake Lindsey.
- What
- Minnesota defeated Akron 41-7 in a college football game.
- When
- Saturday; Minnesota and Akron both play again next Saturday.
- Where
- The game was reported from Minneapolis.
- Why
- Minnesota rebounded from a 38-13 loss to Mississippi State, while Akron struggled with penalties, turnovers and an injury to its starting quarterback.
- Final score
- Minnesota 41, Akron 7
- Minnesota quarterback
- Drake Lindsey threw for 204 yards and three touchdowns.
- Passing line
- Lindsey completed 17 of 31 passes.
- Akron quarterback injury
- Cibastian Broughton injured his right leg early in the second quarter and did not return.
- Akron penalties
- Seven infractions cost Akron 74 yards.
- Turnovers
- Akron lost two fumbles and threw one interception.
- Rushing highlight
- TJ Thomas scored on a 71-yard run, and Minnesota finished with 191 rushing yards.
- Next games
- Akron hosts UNLV, while Minnesota visits Washington, both next Saturday.