The Gophers methodically clawed their way back to a 24 - 21 lead that lasted midway through the fourth quarter .
No one expected Illinois to give Minnesota a hard time , but the Illini jumped out to an early 14 - 0 lead at home .
The Gophers methodically clawed Illinois ' way back to a 24 - 21 lead that lasted midway through the fourth quarter .
No one expected Illinois to give Minnesota a hard time , but the Illini jumped out to an early 14 - 0 lead at home .