Gophers Dominate, Set Historic Mark | Minnesota Golden Gophers Football News

The Gophers crushed Eastern Illinois 59-7 in a dominant season opener, showcasing strong execution and standout performances from Darius Taylor and Javon Tracy—whose historic two punt return touchdowns made him the first Gopher and only fourth Big Ten player ever to do so. Despite a slow start and defensive lapses, the win gave the team vital experience ahead of a huge matchup next week against SEC foe Mississippi State, marking the first time Minnesota has hosted an SEC team since 1959. 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/d8e33ef0c337238b