Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers

College Football

E Illinois

0-1

7-59

Final

Minnesota

1-0

Huntington Bank Stadium

Drive chart

Drives

End of Game
Touchdown
Punt
Punt
Punt
Touchdown

Team	1	2	3	4	T
EIU	0	7	0	0	7
MINN	14	21	10	14	59

Who won: Minnesota 59-7

The Minnesota Golden Gophers beat the Eastern Illinois Panthers 59-7 on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at Huntington Bank Stadium. The Minnesota outscored the E Illinois 14-0 in the 1st quarter. Drake Lindsey led the Minnesota in passing yards (19/24, 264 YDS, 1 TD). Cole LaCrue led the E Illinois in passing yards (7/12, 51 YDS, 1 TD).