Drake Lindsey throws 3 touchdowns in the first half as Minnesota holds off Washington 27-24

SEATTLE -- , Drake Lindsey tossed three touchdowns in the first half to three different receivers and Minnesota defeated Washington 27-24 on Saturday night. Lindsey completed his first eight passes and finished 21 for 29 for 204 yards. He found seven different receivers with Javon Tracy grabbing seven receptions for 41 yards and a score. “Everyone was executing at a high level,” Lindsey said. “Just got to carry that to the second half and execute better.” Lindsey, who threw three first-half touchdowns for the first time in his career, found Quayd Hendryx in the back corner of the end zone for a 15-yard score to put the Gophers (3-1) up 7-0. He made another excellent throw just beyond the reach of a Washington defender for a 9-yard score to Jalen Smith to put Minnesota up 14-0. It was the first Big Ten matchup this season for both teams, who were meeting for the first time in 49 years.