Quarterback Max Brosmer, who tallied three rushing touchdowns and the go-ahead score with 56 seconds remaining, was never a part of a field storming during his five years at FCS-level New Hampshire. After Perich’s pick, Brosmer took a knee to run out the final seven seconds of the upset as an eight-point underdog.

Minnesota's 24-17 win over No. 11 ranked USC was its first home victory over a ranked opponent since 2021 against Wisconsin and only its third since P.J. Fleck took over the program in 2017.

The crowd at Huntington Bank Stadium erupted into roaring cheers after the call. The win is the team's first win against a Associated Press top-25 ranked team since Penn State in 2019.