Deadly drives
The Gophers battled both Maryland and Purdue to the final moments. In both games, the Gophers' opponent won, in part because they cashed in on drives late in the game:
Maryland (31-24 Gophers loss)
The Terrapins won by hogging the ball in the fourth quarter and pushing the ball over the goalline twice, tilting a back-and-forth game in their favor. Their drives that ended in the fourth quarter:
Possession startDriveResult
Received punt11 plays, 65 yardsTouchdown (24-17 Mary.)
Received punt6 plays, 17 yardsPunt
Received kickoff8 plays, 74 yardsTouchdown (31-24 Mary.)
Interception3 plays, 12 yardsTime expired
Final drives28 plays14 points