Mon, 04 May 2026 01:24:05 +0000

Ohio State’s Nightshot: Did Minnesota Pull Off the Elephant Upset? In college football, upsets are part of the thrill—but none capture imagination quite like a last-minute, explosive revolt. That’s precisely what unfolded last weekend: Ohio State’s Nightshot—a team known for its explosive offense—vs. Minnesota, a program rising in stature but still considered underdog chaos. Did Minnesota truly pull off an “elephant upset”? The short answer: yes, and it’s a story worth analyzing. ### The Game That Defied Expectations
Nightshot, powered by the explosive play of quarterback Stetson Bennett and a dynamic blast from wideouts and running backs, entered the game ranked No. 15. Minnesota, fresh off a surprising midseason surge and led by a historic goal-line rushing unit, was swept out of their promotion-board spot after losing by a staggering 31–17. Early static scores favored Ohio State, but the second half flipped into a high-octane back-and-forth thriller. Minnesota squelched pressure attempts with relentless run protection and precision passing, bloating their lead in the first half. But Nightshot refused to fold. With under 10 minutes left, Ohio State mounted a staggering comeback—answering every Minnesota field goal, shutting down the Gophers’ secondary, and driving downfield on a 78-yard touchdown drive capped by Bennett’s unassisted throwing prowess. The game lost in the final seconds, but the comeback was electrifying.