The Minnesota Golden Gophers (1-0) spoiled the debut of head coach Matt Rhule, rallying in the final minutes of Thursday’s season opener to stun the Nebraska Cornhuskers (0-1).
The Elite
Daniel Jackson’s toe-dragging touchdown to tie the game. For the first 57 minutes and 28 seconds of the season, the Minnesota offense could not find the end zone. When they finally did, it required a herculean effort by wide receiver Daniel Jackson to haul in a 13-yard touchdown pass from Athan Kaliakmanis on fourth down with the game on the line. Not only was the catch incredible, requiring Jackson to keep his right foot off the ground while dragging the tip of his left foot across the turf in bounds, but the route was a thing of beauty.