Indiana Hoosiers defeat Minnesota Golden Gophers 23-16: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · NCAAF · Minnesota Golden Gophers 16, Indiana Hoosiers 23
The Indiana Hoosiers beat the Minnesota Golden Gophers 23-16 in overtime on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN). The Minnesota Golden Gophers covered the spread as 20.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 40.5, with 39 points combined.
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Indiana Hoosiers final score and game recap
The Indiana Hoosiers led 7-3 after the first quarter. The Minnesota Golden Gophers led 10-7 at halftime. The Indiana Hoosiers outscored the Minnesota Golden Gophers 9-6 in the second half. It was tied 16-16 at the end of regulation. The Indiana Hoosiers won it in overtime.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Drake Lindsey (Minnesota Golden Gophers): 20/37 passing for 120 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions.
- Roman Voss (Minnesota Golden Gophers): 2 catches for 39 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
- Charlie Becker (Indiana Hoosiers): 8 catches for 149 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
- Grant Wilson (Indiana Hoosiers): 9/17 passing for 156 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions.
Who covered the spread in Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Indiana Hoosiers?
The Minnesota Golden Gophers covered the spread as 20.5-point underdogs, losing by 7 points.
The spread opened and closed at Indiana Hoosiers -20.5.
Did Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Indiana Hoosiers go over or under the total?
The game went under: 39 points combined against a closing total of 40.5, under by 1.5.
The total opened at 41.5 and closed at 40.5.
How did AiQ's Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Indiana Hoosiers predictions do?
None of AiQ's picks in this game counts toward its record.
- Moneyline: the Indiana Hoosiers to win at -1450, a win. A price that short stays out of AiQ's record.
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Indiana Hoosiers game prop results: team totals, first half and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Minnesota Golden Gophers team total 9.5: the over, paying -128, with 16 scored.
- Indiana Hoosiers team total 30.5: the under, paying -111, with 23 scored.
- First-half moneyline: Minnesota Golden Gophers won the first half, paying +600.
- First-half total 20.5: the under, paying -108, with 17 points scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Indiana Hoosiers won the first quarter, paying -475.
- First-half spread: Minnesota Golden Gophers +10.5 covered, paying -108.
- First-quarter total 7.5: the over, paying +100, with 10 points scored.
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Indiana Hoosiers odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Minnesota Golden Gophers at +850 and the Indiana Hoosiers at -1500. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Indiana Hoosiers a 90% favorite. The Indiana Hoosiers won as the favorite at -1500: $6.67 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Indiana Hoosiers, the best price before the game was -1400 at BetMGM: priced near fair (−0.5% value).
The total moved down from 41.5 to 40.5, and the game went under.
Minnesota Golden Gophers and Indiana Hoosiers betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Minnesota Golden Gophers 5-3 in the 2026 regular season (4-1 at home, 1-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 6 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 5 times.
This result left the Indiana Hoosiers 8-1 in the 2026 regular season (5-1 at home, 3-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 6 times. That made it two straight wins for the Indiana Hoosiers.
What's next for Minnesota Golden Gophers and Indiana Hoosiers?
Next for the Minnesota Golden Gophers: the UCLA Bruins at home on Friday, November 6, 2026. Next for the Indiana Hoosiers: the USC Trojans at home on Friday, November 13, 2026.