Minnesota Dominates Wisconsin 24-7 in Week 14 Matchup
Minnesota's offense controlled the game from start to finish, defeating Wisconsin 24-7 in Week 14. The Golden Gophers scored consistently throughout the contest, putting up seven points in each of the first three quarters before adding a field goal in the fourth. Wisconsin managed only a single touchdown in the third quarter.
Quarterback Max Brosmer led Minnesota's attack with 191 passing yards, connecting on several key plays that set up scoring drives. Early in the first quarter, Brosmer found Elijah Spencer for a 21-yard gain to the Wisconsin 1-yard line, establishing field position. He later connected with Daniel Jackson on a 37-yard completion and later found Jackson again for a 7-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter. In the third quarter, Brosmer connected with Jameson Geers for a 15-yard touchdown reception.
Minnesota's rushing game also contributed, with Daniel Jackson recording five carries and Marcus Major breaking through for a 40-yard run in the second quarter that reached the Wisconsin 26-yard line.
The victory saw Minnesota cover the 1-point spread, while the game finished under the 41-point over-under total.
AI-generated recap · Aug 29, 2026
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 24 |
 Wisconsin | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Scoring Timeline
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Box Score
| Statistic | Minnesota | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Passing | 17-26 | 15-32 |
| Pass Yards | 191 | 130 |
| Rush Yards | 183 | 37 |
| Total Yards | 374 | 167 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| 3rd Down | 7-15 | 3-14 |
| Penalties | 5-45 | 7-62 |
| Possession | 35:51 | 24:09 |
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Play-by-Play
Gavin Lahm kickoff for 63 yds , Koi Perich return for 18 yds to the MINN 20
Darius Taylor run for 3 yds to the MINN 23
Max Brosmer pass complete to Daniel Jackson for 3 yds to the MINN 26
Mark Crawford punt for 42 yds, downed at the WIS 32
Max Brosmer pass incomplete
Braedyn Locke pass complete to Vinny Anthony II for 5 yds to the WIS 37
Tawee Walker run for 3 yds to the WIS 40
(11:55) LOCKE, Braedyn pass short to the right incomplete intended for GREEN, Bryson thrown to the WIS43, clock 12:11. PENALTY MIN Pass Interference on WALLEY, Justin enforced at the spot of the foul for 5 yards to the WIS45 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
Braedyn Locke pass incomplete
punt for 45 yds , Koi Perich returns for no gain to the MINN 8
Wisconsin Penalty, Ineligible Receiver Downfield on Pass on BRUNNER, Joe enforced (-5 Yards) to the WIS 40
Braedyn Locke pass complete to Trech Kekahuna for 7 yds to the WIS 47
Braedyn Locke pass incomplete
Marcus Major run for 3 yds to the MINN 11
Max Brosmer pass complete to Marcus Major for 5 yds to the MINN 16
Darius Taylor run for 1 yd to the MINN 17
Mark Crawford punt for 39 yds
Tawee Walker run for 2 yds to the WIS 46
Atticus Bertrams punt for 43 yds, fair catch by Koi Perich at the MINN 11
Braedyn Locke pass incomplete
Braedyn Locke pass incomplete
Max Brosmer pass complete to Elijah Spencer for 10 yds to the MINN 21 for a 1ST down
Darius Taylor run for 12 yds to the MINN 33 for a 1ST down
Darius Taylor run for 5 yds to the MINN 38
Max Brosmer pass complete to Daniel Jackson for 37 yds to the WIS 25 for a 1ST down
Max Brosmer pass complete to Daniel Jackson for 3 yds to the WIS 22
Max Brosmer pass incomplete
Max Brosmer pass complete to Elijah Spencer for 21 yds to the WIS 1 for a 1ST down
Max Brosmer run for no gain to the WIS 1
Max Brosmer run for 1 yd for a TD (Dragan Kesich KICK)
Dragan Kesich kickoff for 65 yds , Vinny Anthony II return for 28 yds to the WIS 28
Darrion Dupree run for 7 yds to the WIS 35
Darrion Dupree run for 2 yds to the WIS 37
Darrion Dupree run for 2 yds to the WIS 39 for a 1ST down
Darrion Dupree run for a loss of 2 yards to the WIS 37
Braedyn Locke sacked by Danny Striggow for a loss of 4 yards to the WIS 33
Braedyn Locke pass complete to Tawee Walker for 8 yds to the WIS 41
Atticus Bertrams punt for 34 yds
Darius Taylor run for 5 yds to the MINN 30
Darius Taylor run for 4 yds to the MINN 34
Marcus Major run for 40 yds to the WIS 26 for a 1ST down
Max Brosmer pass incomplete
Max Brosmer pass complete to Elijah Spencer for 14 yds to the WIS 12 for a 1ST down
Daniel Jackson run for 5 yds to the WIS 7
Max Brosmer pass complete to Daniel Jackson for 7 yds for a TD (Dragan Kesich KICK)
Dragan Kesich kickoff for 61 yds , Vinny Anthony II return for 21 yds to the WIS 25
Braedyn Locke pass incomplete
Braedyn Locke pass complete to Trech Kekahuna for 4 yds to the WIS 29
Braedyn Locke pass complete to Trech Kekahuna for 13 yds to the WIS 42 for a 1ST down
Tawee Walker run for no gain to the WIS 42
Braedyn Locke sacked by Justin Walley for a loss of 10 yards to the WIS 32
Atticus Bertrams punt for 36 yds, fair catch by Koi Perich at the MINN 32
Braedyn Locke pass incomplete
Max Brosmer pass complete to Elijah Spencer for 21 yds to the WIS 47 for a 1ST down
Max Brosmer run for 2 yds to the WIS 45
Darius Taylor run for no gain to the WIS 45
Max Brosmer sacked by Elijah Hills for a loss of 11 yards to the MINN 44
Mark Crawford punt for 51 yds , Vinny Anthony II returns for 9 yds to the WIS 7
Tawee Walker run for 2 yds to the WIS 9
Tawee Walker run for no gain to the WIS 9
Atticus Bertrams punt for 49 yds , Koi Perich returns for 2 yds to the MINN 44
Braedyn Locke pass incomplete
Darius Taylor run for 5 yds to the MINN 49
(03:22) TAYLOR, Darius rush to the right for a gain of 6 yards to the WIS45 (BROWN, Austin), out of bounds, clock 03:40. PENALTY MIN Holding on KALLERUP, Nick enforced 10 yards from the MIN49 to the MIN39. NO PLAY (replay the down).
Minnesota Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the MINN 34
Max Brosmer pass incomplete
Darius Taylor run for 1 yd to the MINN 35
Mark Crawford punt for 42 yds, downed at the WIS 23
Darrion Dupree run for 2 yds to the WIS 25
Darrion Dupree run for 3 yds to the WIS 28
Atticus Bertrams punt for 45 yds , Koi Perich returns for 3 yds to the MINN 45
Braedyn Locke pass incomplete
Darius Taylor run for 5 yds to the 50 yard line
Mark Crawford punt for 43 yds , Vinny Anthony II returns for no gain to the WIS 7 , returns for no gain to the WIS 7
Max Brosmer pass incomplete
Max Brosmer pass incomplete
(00:05) Kneel down by LOCKE, Braedyn at WIS6 (team loss of 1).
End of 2nd Quarter
Dragan Kesich kickoff for 65 yds , Vinny Anthony II return for 25 yds to the WIS 25
Braedyn Locke pass incomplete
Braedyn Locke pass complete to JT Seagreaves for 5 yds to the WIS 30
Atticus Bertrams punt for 53 yds, fair catch by Koi Perich at the MINN 17
Braedyn Locke pass incomplete
Max Brosmer pass complete to Daniel Jackson for 8 yds to the MINN 25
Darius Taylor run for 1 yd to the MINN 26
Max Brosmer pass complete to Daniel Jackson for 3 yds to the MINN 29 for a 1ST down
Darius Taylor run for 5 yds to the MINN 34
Darius Taylor run for 1 yd to the MINN 35
Max Brosmer pass complete to Darius Taylor for 5 yds to the MINN 40 for a 1ST down
Max Brosmer pass complete to Le'Meke Brockington for 8 yds to the MINN 48
Wisconsin Penalty, Personal Foul (Christian Alliegro) to the WIS 31 for a 1ST down
Max Brosmer pass complete to Darius Taylor for 8 yds to the WIS 23
Darius Taylor run for 8 yds to the WIS 15 for a 1ST down
Max Brosmer pass complete to Jameson Geers for 15 yds for a TD (Dragan Kesich KICK)
Tawee Walker run for 4 yds to the WIS 39
Braedyn Locke pass incomplete
Braedyn Locke pass complete to C.J. Williams for 8 yds to the WIS 47 for a 1ST down
Darrion Dupree run for 1 yd to the WIS 48
Braedyn Locke pass complete to Trech Kekahuna for 12 yds to the MINN 40 for a 1ST down
Wisconsin Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the MINN 45
Braedyn Locke pass incomplete
Tawee Walker run for no gain to the MINN 45
Minnesota Penalty, Personal Foul (Joey Gerlach) to the MINN 40 for a 1ST down
Braedyn Locke pass complete to JT Seagreaves for 16 yds to the MINN 24 for a 1ST down
Braedyn Locke pass complete to Vinny Anthony II for 9 yds to the MINN 15
Braedyn Locke pass complete to Vinny Anthony II for 15 yds for a TD (Nathanial Vakos KICK)
Gavin Lahm kickoff for 63 yds , Koi Perich return for 32 yds to the MINN 34
Darius Taylor run for 16 yds to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down
Max Brosmer pass complete to Le'Meke Brockington for 14 yds to the WIS 36 for a 1ST down
Darius Taylor run for 3 yds to the WIS 33
Darius Taylor run for 2 yds to the WIS 31
Dragan Kesich 49 yd FG MISSED
Max Brosmer pass incomplete
(00:32) LOCKE, Braedyn pass to the right incomplete intended for GREEN, Bryson thrown to the WIS40, clock 00:47. PENALTY MIN Holding on PERICH, Koi enforced 10 yards from the WIS31 to the WIS41 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [SG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
Tawee Walker run for 1 yd to the WIS 42
Braedyn Locke pass complete to Vinny Anthony II for 10 yds to the MINN 48 for a 1ST down
Tawee Walker run for 2 yds to the MINN 46
Braedyn Locke pass complete to Trech Kekahuna for 15 yds to the MINN 31 for a 1ST down
Tawee Walker run for 18 yds to the MINN 13 for a 1ST down
Tawee Walker run for 3 yds to the MINN 10
(12:45) LOCKE, Braedyn scrambles to the right for no gain to the MIN10 (BARANOWSKI, Maverick), out of bounds, clock 12:38. PENALTY WIS Holding on MAHLMAN, Riley enforced 10 yards from the MIN10 to the MIN20 [SG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
Braedyn Locke pass incomplete
Nathanial Vakos 37 yd FG MISSED
Braedyn Locke pass incomplete
Max Brosmer pass incomplete
Darius Taylor run for 4 yds to the MINN 24
Max Brosmer pass complete to Elijah Spencer for 9 yds to the MINN 33 for a 1ST down
Darius Taylor run for 5 yds to the MINN 38
Darius Taylor run for a loss of 1 yard to the MINN 37
Mark Crawford punt for 47 yds, downed at the WIS 16
Max Brosmer pass incomplete
Tawee Walker run for no gain to the WIS 16
Braedyn Locke pass incomplete
Braedyn Locke pass incomplete
Atticus Bertrams punt for 44 yds , Koi Perich returns for no gain to the MINN 40
Darius Taylor run for 2 yds to the MINN 42
Darius Taylor run for 16 yds to the WIS 42 for a 1ST down
Darius Taylor run for a loss of 2 yards to the WIS 44
Darius Taylor run for 10 yds to the WIS 34
Darius Taylor run for 6 yds to the WIS 28 for a 1ST down
Darius Taylor run for 3 yds to the WIS 25
Darius Taylor run for no gain to the WIS 25
Dragan Kesich 43 yd FG GOOD
Darius Taylor run for no gain to the WIS 25
Tawee Walker run for 1 yd to the WIS 26
Braedyn Locke pass incomplete
Wisconsin Penalty, False Start (Joe Brunner) to the WIS 21
Braedyn Locke pass complete to Trech Kekahuna for 13 yds to the WIS 34
Tawee Walker run for no gain to the WIS 34
Darius Taylor run for 3 yds to the WIS 31
Darius Taylor run for 2 yds to the WIS 29
Darius Taylor run for 12 yds to the WIS 17 for a 1ST down