EAST LANSING, Mich. — Everybody has a plan, Mike Tyson once said, until they get punched in the mouth. On Saturday, the Gophers played the role of Iron Mike, pounding Michigan State from the get-go in a 34-7 statement victory at Spartan Stadium.
And the one delivering most of the devastating punches? A balding, 23-year-old quarterback who slayed the Spartans with cold-blooded efficiency.
Tanner Morgan completed 23 of 26 passes for 268 yards and three touchdowns as the Gophers showed in the Big Ten opener for both teams that there's substance in their 4-0 start. They've outscored opponents by a combined 183-24 and kept Spartan Stadium quiet most of the afternoon.
