In a thrilling matchup, Minnesota defeated No. 11 USC 24-17, capitalizing on a bold fourth-down decision that resulted in a touchdown by quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis with just 56 seconds remaining. USC struggled, with quarterback Miller Moss throwing two interceptions contributing to their second consecutive loss on the road in Big Ten play. The Gophers rallied in the second half, overcoming a sluggish start to claim the victory. This game marks a significant upset and leaves USC reassessing their season amidst growing tensions in postgame discussions.