Gophers QB Tanner Morgan previews Saturday’s game vs. Western Illinois

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KSTP Sports attended a news conference Tuesday featuring Gophers quarterback Tanner Morgan. 1-0 after the season-opening win over New Mexico State last Thursday, the Gophers host Western Illinois Saturday at 11 a.m.

***Click the video box above to watch Morgan’s news conference***

Minnesota’s shutout win over New Mexico State in its opener carries some history. It was the first home shutout for the Gophers since a 62-0 win over Temple on Sept. 16, 2006. The Aggies were held to only 33 plays on the night, the fewest ever by a Minnesota opponent.

The Gophers have played FCS Western Illinois one previous time. Minnesota won 29-12 in Minneapolis September 2013.