Quarterback Max Brosmer, who tallied three rushing touchdowns and the go-ahead score with 56 seconds remaining, was never a part of a field storming during his five years at FCS-level New Hampshire. After Perich’s pick, Brosmer took a knee to run out the final seven seconds of the upset as an eight-point underdog.

Don't get it twisted, the Minnesota Golden Gophers staged a fourth-quarter comeback to upset No. 11 USC 24-17 Saturday night in Minneapolis. But it wasn't without some puzzling decisions over the course of the 60-minute battle.

The Gophers held the top passing offense in the Big Ten to 5.3 yards per pass and intercepted Trojans quarterback Miller Moss twice, including Perich’s pick to seal the victory. Robinson also recovered a fumble, helping Minnesota win the turnover battle 3-1.

Quarterback Max Brosmer punched in the third of his three rushing touchdowns with 56 seconds left in the game and Minnesota held on to upset visiting No. 11-ranked Southern California,

The Gophers toppled No. 11 ranked USC 24-17 on Saturday night. It is their fifth win over a ranked opponent under P.J. Fleck and arguably their biggest since 2021's upset victory over No. 14 Wisconsin.

Gophers football fans stormed the field at Huntington Bank Stadium after Saturday's 24-17 upset win over No. 11 USC.

Gophers players Max Brosmer, Quinn Carroll, Darius Taylor, Jah Joyner and Koi Perich speak with reporters after a 24-17 upset win over USC on Saturday night at Huntington Bank Stadium.