The Gophers were the clear favorites for a big win on homecoming over Rutgers. Things didn’t go quite as planned, but Minnesota squeaked out a 34-32 win thanks to an Emmit Carpenter field with just seconds remaining.
1 Last-minute, game-winning kick in Emmit Carpenter’s career. Even growing up, the kicker never had the game in his hands at the end, but he delivered with poise on Saturday.
“I knew Emmit was going to hit it,” said Damarius Travis. “He’s saved us a lot this season. We have a lot of confidence in him.