Gophers meet goals in 59-7 blowout win over Eastern Illinois‎

When lower-level directional schools appear on its 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 suffering minimal injuries. Check, check, check. Minnesota outclassed Eastern Illinois ...