
Gophers End 49-Year Home Drought, Snatching Little Brown Jug From Michigan
The Minnesota Gophers defeated the Michigan Wolverines 20-14 on October 3, 2026, at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. This victory marked the first time Minnesota has won the Little Brown Jug at home since 1977, ending a 49-year drought. The win also snapped a five-game losing streak against Michigan, which had not lost to the Gophers since 2014. Michigan's offense struggled significantly, failing to score a touchdown after the second quarter and committing multiple turnovers, while Minnesota capitalized on defensive takeaways to secure the win.










