Drake Lindsey completed 19 of 35 passes for 290 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in his first career start, and Minnesota pulled away for a 23-10 win over Buffalo in the season opener for both teams Thursday night in Minneapolis.

Jalen Smith and Jameson Geers each caught a touchdown pass for Minnesota. Darius Taylor led the ground attack with 30 carries for 141 yards.

Ta'Quan Roberson completed 12 of 20 passes for 107 yards and one touchdown for Buffalo. Victor Snow had five catches for 67 yards and a score.

The Golden Gophers outgained the Bulls 443-151.

Minnesota opened the scoring with 13:53 remaining in the second quarter. Lindsey lofted a pass toward the end zone for Geers, who hauled in the 9-yard touchdown catch.

Buffalo pulled within 7-3 on a 36-yard field goal by Ja

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