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September 3, 2026 β’ Huntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 3, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Eastern Illinois Panthers (0-1) takes on Minnesota Golden Gophers (1-0) at Huntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis.
Eastern Illinois Panthers
Visiting Side
Record
0-1
Minnesota Golden Gophers
Home Side
Record
1-0
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EAS
|
0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
|
MIN
|
14 | 21 | 10 | 14 | 59 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
4:29
Darius Taylor 1 Yd Run (Daniel Jackson Kick)
Score
2:14
Javon Tracy 87 Yd Punt Return (Daniel Jackson Kick)
Score
14:20
Darius Taylor 27 Yd Run (Daniel Jackson Kick)
Score
9:00
Tyren Buggs 8 Yd pass from Cole LaCrue (Drew Schiller Kick)
Score
3:15
Darius Taylor 3 Yd Run (Daniel Jackson Kick)
Score
0:06
Pierce Walsh 1 Yd pass from Drake Lindsey (Daniel Jackson Kick)
Score
13:26
Javon Tracy 69 Yd Punt Return (Daniel Jackson Kick)
Score
3:17
Daniel Jackson 31 Yd Field Goal
Score
12:29
Max Shikenjanski 2 Yd Run (Daniel Jackson Kick)
Score
0:25
Xavier Ford 1 Yd Run (Beckham Sunderland Kick)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
47%
Eastern Illinois Panthers
VS
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Minnesota Golden Gophers
Projected Score
EAS 21
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MIN 35
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
1 of 5 categories
Eastern Illinois Panthers
STAT
Minnesota Golden Gophers
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Minnesota Golden Gophers plays on familiar turf at Huntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Eastern Illinois Panthers Could Win
Eastern Illinois Panthers will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Minnesota Golden Gophers Could Win
Minnesota Golden Gophers has the statistical edge across key metrics.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be which team controls the line of scrimmage and time of possession.
Game Details
Huntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
41,048
Closing Odds
Line: MINN -42.5 | O/U: 52.5
Team Leaders
Team Passing Yards
Drake Lindsey
19/24, 264 YDS, 1 TD
Team Rushing Yards
Darius Taylor
14 CAR, 56 YDS, 3 TD
Team Passing Yards
Cole LaCrue
7/12, 51 YDS, 1 TD
Team Rushing Yards
Cole LaCrue
5 CAR, 22 YDS
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Eastern Illinois Panthers (0.0%)
Minnesota Golden Gophers (100.0%)
Total Submissions: 64 circles
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