Football · Daily brief
Javon Tracy returned two punts for touchdowns and Darius Taylor scored three times before halftime as Minnesota opened its season with a decisive home victory.
Minnesota opened the 2026 season with a 59-7 victory over Eastern Illinois at Huntington Bank Stadium. The Gophers built a 35-7 halftime lead and finished with 495 total yards.
Javon Tracy set a Minnesota record with punt-return touchdowns of 87 and 69 yards. Darius Taylor added three first-half rushing scores, while Drake Lindsey completed 19 of 24 passes for 264 yards and a touchdown.
Minnesota’s next game is at home against Mississippi State on Sept. 12.
Source: Minnesota Athletics
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