Minnesota beats Eastern Illinois 59-7 in season opener

Minnesota Gophers running back Darius Taylor (1) runs in a touchdown against Eastern Illinois Panthers in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, in Minneapolis, Minn. on Thursday, Sep. 3, 2026. (Alex Kormann/Minnesota Star Tribune via AP)

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