Led by the defense on Homecoming Saturday, the Gophers improved to 5-0 this afternoon in the team’s 40-17 win over Illinois. With the rain and mist coming down at the beginning of the game, Minnesota relied on Rodney Smith and the running game and never looked back. Smith and Brooks combined for 332 rushing yards, one year after Illinois tallied 430 rushing yards over the Minnesota defense. Head P.J. Fleck and Co. now look ahead to next week where Nebraska comes to town for a game at TCF Bank Stadium under the lights. The game is set to kickoff at 6:30 p.
By the Numbers: Gophers improve to 5-0 with Homecoming win over Illinois!
