WIU’s ball-hawking start against Minnesota fades in lopsided loss to Big Ten opponent

By Muddy River Sports | September 10, 2022
The Western Illinois University defense celebrates after forcing and recovering a fumble by Minnesota on the opening possession of Saturday's game in Minneapolis. | Photo courtesy Rachael Keating, WIU athletics

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — If Western Illinois University defensive coordinator Todd Drury could script the start to every game, he’d pencil in the result of the opening series Saturday against Minnesota. Force a fumble, recover it and put the Leathernecks’ offense in prime position. That’s how it went against the Golden Gophers. After a 2-yard reception…

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