Minnesota ends 47-year home drought against Michigan as Wolverines' NIL gamble backfires

Minnesota defeated Michigan on Saturday, ending a home losing streak against the Wolverines that dated to 1977 and handing Michigan its second straight Big Ten loss. The Gophers dominated quarterback Bryce Underwood, whose lucrative name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal worth around $10 million has failed to produce results, prompting speculation that Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham may bench the struggling starter. Michigan's donors face scrutiny for investing heavily in high school recruits like Underwood, with the team now unlikely to contend for a conference title and facing a potential bowl game as its only remaining postseason hope.