Gophers Start Season Against Eastern Illinois | Minnesota Golden Gophers Football News

Minnesota Golden Gophers Football Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 4, 2026 · 1m

Minnesota’s 2026 football season kicks off tonight as the Golden Gophers host Eastern Illinois at Huntington Bank Stadium — head coach P.J. Fleck’s tenth year begins with quarterback Drake Lindsey back under center, aiming for another strong campaign after throwing for over 2K yards last season. Eastern Illinois, already 1-0 following a dominant win over Murray State thanks to running back Charles Kellom’s 171-yard, 3-touchdown performance, seeks their first two-win start in over a decade. Minnesota faces setbacks with key injuries sidelining center Brett Carroll and defensive lineman Enoch…