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Minnesota 45, Illinois 0

Saturday, October 23, 2004

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Minnesota most likely won't be boarding a plane bound for Pasadena in two months, but the Gophers still have plenty to play for. Marion Barber III ran for two touchdowns and threw for another, helping Minnesota rebound from consecutive devastating defeats with a season-salvaging 45-0 homecoming victory over Illinois on Saturday. "Our goal all year was to get to the Rose Bowl," said quarterback Bryan Cupito. "Now, I don't think that's possible anymore. Who knows? We lost two ...

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