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Minnesota Golden Gopher Fans Storm Field After Upsetting No. 11 USC Trojans

The No. 11 USC Trojans lose to Minnesota 24-17 on the road in their third Big Ten game of the season. USC's Miller Moss threw two interceptions with one touchdown, and the Trojans defense could not come up with the goal line stop in the final minutes.

Charlie Viehl

Oct 5, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Miller Moss (7) throws the ball against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the first half at Huntington Bank Stadium.
Oct 5, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Miller Moss (7) throws the ball against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the first half at Huntington Bank Stadium. / Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
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The No. 11 USC Trojans fall 24-17 on the road against the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Saturday, Oct. 5.

Trojans quarterback Miller Moss faced pressure again from the Minnesota defense, throwing two interceptions on the night. On defense, the Trojans looked physical but were unable to stop the run at pivotal moments.

Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck decided to go for it on a fourth down and short on the goal line. The ball was initially ruled short of the end zone, but it was ruled a touchdown after review.

The Minnesota crowd rushed the field after upsetting the No. 11 Trojans.

This article will be updated live throughout the game. The most recent news will be posted below.

Oct 5, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Miller Moss (7) throws the ball against Minnesota
Oct 5, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Miller Moss (7) throws the ball against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the first half at Huntington Bank Stadium. / Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Fourth Quarter

0:00 - Minnesota takes a knee and beats USC 24-17.

0:09 - Moss's pass INTERCEPTED by Minnesota defensive back Koi Perich. Moss was targeting wide receiver Duce Robinson in the end zone.

0:15 - Moss finds Makai Lemon who runs after the catch for 16 yards to the Minnesota 29-yard line. No timeouts for USC.

0:36 - Moss finds Duce Robinson for 16 yards to the Minnesota 44-yard line.

0:46 - Moss's pass to Ja'Kobi Lane falls incomplete. Minnesota penalized 15 yards for unsportsmanlike conduct. First down USC at their own 40-yard line.

0:56 - Minnesota TOUCHDOWN. Quarterback Max Brosmer ruled short of the goal line on fourth down, but the call is overturned as a touchdown after review. Minnesota leads 24-17.

0:59 - The Trojans defense stuff another quarterback sneak from Minnesota. TIMEOUT Golden Gophers before going for it on fourth down.The No. 11 USC Trojans are on the road facing the Minnesota Golden Gophers in their third Big Ten game of the season. USC coach Lincoln Riley and quarterback Miller Moss look to score early and often.

1:43 - USC's third TIMEOUT.

1:51 - USC's second TIMEOUT

1:55 - USC burns their first TIMEOUT to stop the clock.

2:00 - At the two-minute timeout, Minnesota's offense is in the red zone at the six-yard line. USC still has all three timeouts.

6:12 - The USC offense got put behind the chains on an intentional grounding penalty from quarterback Miller Moss. The Trojans punted, and Minnesota will take over at the 25-yard line after an unnecessary roughness penalty on the punt coverage.

7:08 - Minnesota TOUCHDOWN: Golden Gophers quarterback Max Brosmer rushes five yards for the score. The game is now tied 17-17.

10:11 - USC's Moss throws an INTERCEPTION at midfield after being hit while throwing. Minnesota linebacker Devon Williams came away with the pick.

14:48 - After a Minnesota punt, USC's offense will have 90 yards to go, starting at the four yard line.

Third Quarter

0:00 - The Golden Gophers are currently putting an 11-play drive together. To start the fourth quarter, Minnesota will have the ball at the USC 37-yard line. The Trojans lead 17-10 after three quarters.

1:45 - After the timeout, Minnesota decided not to punt, going for it on fourth down and two yards. After an official measurement, the Golden Gophers picked up the first down

2:00 - Minnesota burns its first TIMEOUT of the second half before a punt.

5:47 - TOUCHDOWN: USC takes a 17-10 on a direct snap to running back Woody Marks from the one-yard line.

9:20 - Moss and the USC offense have gained 51 yards on six plays. They have a first down on the Minnesota 40-yard line.

13:00 - The USC defense forces a punt. Minnesota gained 28 yards on three plays after returning the kickoff.

Second Quarter

0:00 - Trojans kicker Michael Lantz drills the 54-yard field goal on a windy night. USC tied with Minnesota 10-10 at halftime.

0:12 - USC calls its final timeout. The Trojans are on Minnesota's 36-yard line after running two plays for 21 yards.

0:27 - Minnesota running back Darius Taylor FUMBLES, and USC defensive lineman Nate Clifton jumps on the loose ball. The Trojans take over near midfield with less than 30 seconds to go.

1:11 - USC takes second TIMEOUT with a chance to get the ball back to its offense. The Trojans offense looks to get off the field on third down and short on the Minnesota 35-yard line.

1:51 - USC running back Quinten Joyner FUMBLES, recovered by the Minnesota defender Ethan Robinson as the Trojan offense was driving into Minnesota territory. Two-minute timeout.

4:05 - TOUCHDOWN Minnesota on a quarterback sneak with Max Brosmer from the one yard line. Minnesota takes a 10-7 lead over USC.

4:24 - Minnesota takes a TIMEOUT after the Trojans defense stuffed the Gophers for a five-yard loss on first and goal. Minnesota will have three plays starting from USC's seven yard line after the stoppage.

7:13 - TOUCHDOWN: Trojans take 7-3 lead. Moss finds wide receiver Duce Robinson in the end zone for a three yard touchdown. The USC offense scores on the 15 play drive.

10:47 - TIMEOUT: USC takes its first timeout of the half before a third down and four yards. USC running back Woody Marks gains the first down with a 10-yard rush to put the Trojans on the 16-yard line.

12:41 - Trojans offense picks up its third first down of the drive, enters Minnesota territory.

First Quarter

0:00 - After a touchback, Moss's pass intended for wide receiver Duce Robinson was broken up by the Minnesota defense.

0:05 - FIELD GOAL: Minnesota leads 3-0 after the USC defense gets off the field on third down and holds the Golden Gophers to a field goal.

0:51 - Minnesota TIMEOUT. Before third and seven for the Minnesota offense, Fleck calls a timeout. The Golden Gophers have entered the red zone, gashing the Trojans defense.

5:24 - The Trojans were forced to put from their own end zone after three plays. USC punter Eddie Czaplicki pushed Minnesota 50 yards back. The Golden Gophers will take over on their own 37-yard line.

6:41 - Minnesota defensive back Kerry Brown goes down with an injury. The game takes a TV timeout while the athletic trainers attend to the injured Golden Gopher.

7:20 - The Minnesota offense ran four plays gaining 28 total yards. The Trojans offense will take over on the USC 10 yard line.

9:31 - Moss and the Trojans drove 45 yards in 9 plays before Zachariah Branch dropped a pass on third down. Kicker Michael Lantz missed the 47-yard field goal, so the score remains 0-0.

15:00 - Minnesota won the toss. Moss and the USC offense will start with the ball.

Pregame

Before the game, USC announced its team captains as quarterback Miller Moss, defensive lineman Gavin Meyer, linebacker Mason Cobb, and punter Eddie Czaplicki.

The USC Trojans are nine-point favorites over Minnesota according to DraftKings Sports book.

The oddsmakers in Vegas favor the Trojans, but USC has lost its only Big Ten Conference game on the road against Michigan. The prime time kickoff against Minnesota could get dangerous.

Minnesota is unranked, and they are coming off a three-point loss to the No. 10 Michigan Wolverines. The Golden Gophers scored 21 points in the fourth quarter, and they were denied a successful onside kick after a questionable penalty from the officials.

The Trojans will be without linebacker Eric Gentry and tight end Lake McRee. Both were listed as OUT on the official injury report released two hours before kickoff.

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