Gophers meet goals in 59-7 blowout win over Eastern Illinois
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What happened
When a lower-level directional school appears on their nonconference schedule, the Gophers’ objectives should shift drastically. In Thursday’s season opener, Minnesota — a 42-point favorite — needed to steamroll Eastern Illinois at Huntington Bank Stadium, and do so with crisp execution in all three phases while staying mostly healthy. Check, check, check. The Gophers outclassed Eastern ...
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