Gophers Crush FCS Opponent in Blowout | Minnesota Golden Gophers Football News

Minnesota dominates Eastern Illinois in a blowout showdown as the Gophers open their season with a 43.5-point spread advantage. Scheduled for 7 p.m. CT on Peacock or NBCSN, with Jason Benetti and Yogi Roth calling the action, this game is a perfect setup for Minnesota to cruise past an FCS opponent who just snapped a seven-game losing streak. Eastern Illinois’ QB Cole LaCrue showed flashes, but their offense leans heavily on the run — and they’ve struggled mightily against FBS teams, losing their last three by a combined score of 132-7. With Minnesota’s returning talent and a Week 2 showdown against Mississippi State looming, expect the Gophers to roll early — and possibly rest starters while still covering the massive spread. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/093b492687d25270