The Minnesota Golden Gophers dropped to 0-2 and are now staring down the barrel at an 0-8 season after suffering a humiliating 45-44 loss to the Maryland Terrapins in overtime on Friday night. The Terps scored on a two-yard rush by Taulia Tagovailoa on the opening drive of overtime, and the Gophers were able to respond with a two-yard Seth Green touchdown plunge. But Brock Walker’s extra point attempt was wide right, sealing the victory for Maryland.
The Gophers’ overcame a 21-7 first quarter deficit, only to surrender a 38-21 lead in the fourth quarter, sending the game into overtime when Maryland head coach Mike Locksley opted to let the clock run out on 4th & 15 from the Minnesota 46-yard line with the score tied.