Indiana vs. Minnesota History: All-Time Series, Last Meeting and More

Indiana will take on Minnesota this weekend as the Hoosiers look to build on their thrilling 13-6 overtime victory over Michigan and continue their push toward another successful season under head coach Curt Cignetti.

While the focus will be on what happens Saturday, Indiana and Minnesota have a history that dates back to 1906. The Golden Gophers have historically controlled the matchup, holding an all-time series advantage of 40-26-3 against the Hoosiers.

Indiana has struggled in recent meetings with Minnesota, with the Golden Gophers winning seven of the last 10 matchups between the programs. Of course, all of that was pre-Cignetti.

Indiana's longest winning streak in the series is five games, while Minnesota has enjoyed several extended stretches of success, including a nine-game winning streak from 1955 to 1963.

The most recent matchup between Indiana and Minnesota came in 2021, with the Golden Gophers cruising to a 35-14 victory in Bloomington.

Minnesota controlled the game from the beginning, taking a 14-0 lead into halftime before extending its advantage to 28-7 through three quarters. The Golden Gophers leaned heavily on their rushing attack, finishing with 195 yards on the ground and controlling the time of possession throughout the contest. Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan completed 14-of-20 passes for 196 yards and two touchdowns, while running back Ky Thomas led the ground attack with 105 yards and two touchdowns.

Indiana struggled to generate consistent offense, with quarterback Donaven McCulley completing 17-of-28 passes for 242 yards and two touchdowns. The loss was another frustrating result for an Indiana team that finished the 2021 season with a 2-10 record.

That game was played in Bloomington, while this year's matchup will take place in Minnesota, giving the Golden Gophers the home-field advantage.

Over the last five meetings, Indiana has gone 1-4 against Minnesota.

One of the more memorable games in the series came in 2013, when Minnesota escaped Bloomington with a dramatic 42-39 victory.

Indiana trailed 35-13 in the third quarter before mounting an impressive comeback, eventually taking a 39-35 lead in the fourth quarter.

However, Minnesota responded with the go-ahead touchdown before Indiana's final possession ended with a costly fumble on a lateral attempt deep in Golden Gophers territory.

The back-and-forth contest remains one of the most entertaining meetings between the two programs.

Of course, past results don't determine what happens on Saturday. The two teams entering this year's matchup are considerably different from the ones that played in previous meetings.

Indiana enters the game at 7-1 following its hard-fought overtime victory over Michigan. The Hoosiers have established themselves as one of the Big Ten's top teams under Cignetti, relying on a physical defense and an offense led by quarterback Josh Hoover.

Minnesota, meanwhile, enters the contest at 5-2 and has already proven capable of beating quality opponents. The Golden Gophers have recorded victories over several teams that were ranked at the time, including Michigan and Washington.

For Indiana, the biggest challenge will be getting its offense back on track. Hoover struggled against Michigan, and the Hoosiers will need better production through the air against a Minnesota defense that ranks among the nation's best against the pass.

Still, the history between these programs adds another layer to Saturday's matchup. Minnesota will look to continue its recent success against Indiana, while the Hoosiers will attempt to build on their momentum and strengthen their position in the Big Ten race.

With another chapter about to be written, Saturday will add to a series that has included nearly 70 meetings and plenty of memorable moments.