The Iowa Hawkeyes probably just ended Minnesota’s Cinderella season with a game-sealing interception.
The Golden Gophers were on the cusp of history and a potential College Football Playoff berth coming into Saturday’s game against Iowa. They were 9-0 for the first time since 1904 and were being talked about as one of the best college football teams in the land.
Winning in Iowa is tough, though. They found out the hard way.
They were down 23-19 with just under a minute left on 4th & 21 and senior quarterback Tanner Morgan just got hurt. The final drive was left up to Freshman Cole Kramer. This final play was the result.
Ball. Game. pic.twitter.com/0EOiqWSIup
— Iowa On BTN (@IowaOnBTN) November 17, 2019
Iowa just gets up for these matchups, apparently.
Iowa is now 5-1 in Home games vs AP Top 7 teams since 2008
— Mike Hall (@BTNMikeHall) November 17, 2019
Minnesota will have a chance to prove themselves again in a couple weeks against Wisconsin and, if the standings hold as they are, they could play Ohio State in the Big Ten championship. Things aren’t all the way over — the path is just a bit more difficult.
The feel good story is gone but hold on to hope, Minnesota fans. There are still games left to be played.