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Minnesota Gophers Rout Eastern Illinois 59-7 in Season Opener

Minnesota Gophers defeated Eastern Illinois 59-7 behind Javon Tracy's record-setting punt returns.

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The Minnesota Gophers defeated Eastern Illinois 59-7 in their 2026 season opener on Thursday night at Huntington Bank Stadium. [1] Javon Tracy set a program record by returning two punts for touchdowns, totaling 167 return yards on the night. [2] Darius Taylor rushed for three first-half scores as Minnesota opened with a 59-7 romp past FCS opponent Eastern Illinois. [3] Javon Tracy set a Minnesota program record with two punt return touchdowns, an 87-yard runback in the first quarter and a 69-yarder in the third quarter. [4] Quarterback Drake Lindsey completed 19 of 24 passes for 264 yards and a touchdown to tight end Pierce Walsh, who posted his first career score with 6 seconds left before halftime. [5] Running back Darius Taylor rushed for three first-half scores, and backup quarterback Max Shikenjanski and deep reserve Xavier Ford each had rushing touchdowns in the second half. [6]
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  1. The Minnesota Gophers defeated Eastern Illinois 59-7 in their 2026 season opener on Thursday night at Huntington Bank Stadium. · Yahoo! Sports
  2. Javon Tracy set a program record by returning two punts for touchdowns, totaling 167 return yards on the night. · Winnipeg Free Press
  3. Darius Taylor rushed for three first-half scores as Minnesota opened with a 59-7 romp past FCS opponent Eastern Illinois. · Yahoo! Sports
  4. Javon Tracy set a Minnesota program record with two punt return touchdowns, an 87-yard runback in the first quarter and a 69-yarder in the third quarter. · Yahoo! Sports
  5. Quarterback Drake Lindsey completed 19 of 24 passes for 264 yards and a touchdown to tight end Pierce Walsh, who posted his first career score with 6 seconds left before halftime. · Winnipeg Free Press
  6. Running back Darius Taylor rushed for three first-half scores, and backup quarterback Max Shikenjanski and deep reserve Xavier Ford each had rushing touchdowns in the second half. · Winnipeg Free Press
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