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Gophers Rally Late To Beat Nebraska 13-10 In Dramatic Season Opener
"From there, everything went black," said Kesich, who made a 34-yard field goal and missed a 54-yarder in the first half.
September 1, 2023
MINNEAPOLIS — Dragan Kesich kicked a 47-yard field goal for Minnesota as time expired after Daniel Jackson's toe-tap touchdown catch from Athan Kaliakmanis tied the game with 2:32 left, and the Gophers beat Nebraska 13-10 to ruin Huskers coach Matt Rhule's debut on Thursday night.
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Tyler Nubin had two of Minnesota's three interceptions of Nebraska newcomer Jeff Sims, including a leaping grab and 14-yard return in the final minute that gave the Gophers the ball at their 49. Kaliakmanis completed three short passes. Then Sean Tyler had a first-down run to get them in range.
"From there, everything went black," said Kesich, who made a 34-yard field goal and missed a 54-yarder in the first half. "That's the moment kickers dream of."
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