Regular Season Week 3: Fighting Illini at Golden Gophers
September 20, 2037 70° Huntington Bank Stadium
Attendance: 44,402 (87%)
MIN has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 14-Kevin Simpson kicks 74 yards from ILL 35 to MIN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (15:00) 28-Paul Snow ran to MIN 23 for -2 yards. Tackle by 47-Michael Davis .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Power Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
2-12-MIN 23 (14:21) 5-Michael Robertson pass Pass knocked down by 47-Michael Davis . incomplete, intended for 84-Stanley Tyler . 36-Billie Massey got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
3-12-MIN 23 (14:18) PENALTY - False Start (MIN 72-Michael Forester)
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
3-17-MIN 18 (14:18) 5-Michael Robertson pass complete to 28-Paul Snow to MIN 22 for 4 yards. Tackle by 98-Mark Davis .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
4-13-MIN 22 (13:34) 19-Tom Lindsay punts 47 yards to ILL 31. Fair Catch by 12-Ray Bailey .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-ILL 31 (13:27) 17-David Vaughan pass Pass knocked down by 12-Paul Ruiz . incomplete, intended for 12-Ray Bailey .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
2-10-ILL 31 (13:24) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 87-David Hacker to ILL 37 for 6 yards. Tackle by 11-Don Kauffman . ILL 65-Dustin Meza was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
3-4-ILL 37 (12:37) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 84-Christopher Burns to ILL 44 for 7 yards. Tackle by 38-Benjamin Gish . MIN 91-Matthew Butler was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
1-10-ILL 44 (11:51) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 88-Ryan Aiello to ILL 49 for 5 yards. Tackle by 15-Roberto Bruce .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
2-5-ILL 49 (11:08) 39-David Fuller ran to ILL 47 for -2 yards. Tackle by 93-Robert Bowman .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
3-7-ILL 47 (10:26) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 39-David Fuller to MIN 47 for 6 yards. Tackle by 14-Chris Linn .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
4-2-MIN 47 (9:44) 5-Edward Fitch punts 39 yards to MIN 8. 28-Paul Snow to MIN 13 for 5 yards. Tackle by 62-Brian Potter .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 13 (9:36) 5-Michael Robertson pass complete to 82-Steven Murray to MIN 33 for 20 yards. Tackle by 49-John Malley . 82-Steven Murray made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Double LB plus CB3 Blitz
1-10-MIN 33 (8:57) 28-Paul Snow ran to MIN 34 for 1 yards. Tackle by 61-Stephen Garvin .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-9-MIN 34 (8:21) 28-Paul Snow ran to MIN 44 for 10 yards. Tackle by 32-Dave Pack .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
1-10-MIN 44 (7:45) 28-Paul Snow ran to MIN 44 for a short loss. Tackle by 32-Dave Pack .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
2-10-MIN 44 (7:06) 28-Paul Snow ran to MIN 45 for 1 yards. Tackle by 64-Andrew Randall .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
3-9-MIN 45 (6:29) 28-Paul Snow ran to MIN 46 for 1 yards. Tackle by 61-Stephen Garvin .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
4-8-MIN 46 (5:56) 19-Tom Lindsay punts 46 yards to ILL 8. Fair Catch by 12-Ray Bailey .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-ILL 8 (5:49) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 84-Christopher Burns to ILL 19 for 11 yards. Tackle by 38-Benjamin Gish .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
1-10-ILL 19 (5:04) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 81-Michael Mitchell to ILL 29 for 10 yards. Tackle by 15-Roberto Bruce .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
1-10-ILL 29 (4:29) 17-David Vaughan pass Pass knocked down by 38-Benjamin Gish . incomplete, intended for 81-Michael Mitchell .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
2-10-ILL 29 (4:27) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 87-David Hacker to ILL 33 for 4 yards. Tackle by 11-Don Kauffman .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
3-6-ILL 33 (3:51) 39-David Fuller ran to ILL 31 for -2 yards. Tackle by 33-Ted Thomas . ILL 52-Gil Harder was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
4-8-ILL 31 (3:06) 5-Edward Fitch punts 47 yards to MIN 22. 28-Paul Snow to MIN 30 for 8 yards. Tackle by 93-Chad Walker . 6-Kyle Lyle was completely beat on that play. MIN 93-Robert Bowman was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 30 (2:58) 28-Paul Snow ran to MIN 41 for 11 yards. Tackle by 47-Michael Davis .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Power Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
1-10-MIN 41 (2:23) 5-Michael Robertson pass complete to 28-Paul Snow to MIN 47 for 6 yards. Tackle by 98-Mark Davis . Great move by 28-Paul Snow to get free of his coverage. PENALTY - Pass Interference (ILL 98-Mark Davis)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-MIN 40 (2:20) 22-Hilario Foote ran to MIN 42 for 1 yards. Tackle by 94-Jorge Roehl .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
2-9-MIN 42 (1:48) 5-Michael Robertson pass complete to 28-Paul Snow to MIN 42 for a short gain. Tackle by 49-John Malley .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-9-MIN 42 (1:10) 22-Hilario Foote ran to MIN 44 for 2 yards. Tackle by 47-Michael Davis .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
4-7-MIN 44 (0:38) 19-Tom Lindsay punts 44 yards to ILL 12. MIN 79-Ralph Hazelton was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-ILL 12 (0:31) 39-David Fuller ran to ILL 10 for -2 yards. Tackle by 16-Clifford Xu .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
End of first quarter.
2-12-ILL 10 (15:00) 39-David Fuller ran to ILL 8 for -2 yards. Tackle by 16-Clifford Xu .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
Pass Key
3-14-ILL 8 (14:24) 17-David Vaughan sacked at ILL -1 for -9 yards ( 93-Robert Bowman ). Sack allowed by 70-Malcolm Wooten . SAFETY! ( 93-Robert Bowman ) MIN 2 ILL 0
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
(14:21) 14-Kevin Simpson kicks 84 yards from ILL 20 to MIN -4. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (14:21) 28-Paul Snow ran to MIN 23 for -2 yards. Tackle by 47-Michael Davis .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Power Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
2-12-MIN 23 (13:38) 5-Michael Robertson pass complete to 85-Joseph Huff to MIN 25 for 2 yards. Tackle by 32-Dave Pack . 85-Joseph Huff breaks down the CB. PENALTY - Pass Interference (ILL 32-Dave Pack)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 25 (13:35) 28-Paul Snow ran to MIN 26 for 1 yards. 28-Paul Snow FUMBLES ( 61-Stephen Garvin ) recovered by MIN-82-Steven Murr ay at MIN 27. Tackle by 98-Mark Davis .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
2-7-MIN 27 (12:57) 28-Paul Snow ran to MIN 34 for 6 yards. Tackle by 94-Jorge Roehl .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
3-1-MIN 34 (12:19) 22-Hilario Foote ran to MIN 38 for 5 yards. Tackle by 95-Thomas Mitchell .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-10-MIN 38 (11:37) 5-Michael Robertson pass complete to 87-Alfred Gately to MIN 46 for 7 yards. Tackle by 95-Thomas Mitchell . PENALTY - Holding (MIN 58-Guillermo Brown)
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Corner Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Cover 2
1-20-MIN 28 (11:34) 28-Paul Snow ran to MIN 31 for 2 yards. Tackle by 61-Stephen Garvin . ILL 64-Andrew Randall was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
2-18-MIN 31 (10:54) 5-Michael Robertson pass Pass knocked down by 98-Mark Davis . incomplete, intended for 82-Steven Murray .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
3-18-MIN 31 (10:52) 28-Paul Snow ran to MIN 30 for -1 yards. Tackle by 61-Stephen Garvin .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Power Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Run Key
4-19-MIN 30 (10:17) 19-Tom Lindsay punts 45 yards to ILL 26. 12-Ray Bailey to ILL 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 6-Kyle Lyle .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-ILL 29 (10:09) 17-David Vaughan pass Pass knocked down by 14-Chris Linn . incomplete, intended for 88-Ryan Aiello .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
2-10-ILL 29 (10:06) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 12-Ray Bailey to MIN 3 for 68 yards. Tackle by 12-Paul Ruiz . Pressure by 16-Clifford Xu . I think the defense might be using that play a bit too frequently.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
1-3-MIN 3 (9:19) 17-David Vaughan pass Pass knocked down by 33-Ted Thomas . incomplete, intended for 84-Christopher Burns . ILL 71-Thomas Woodward was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
2-3-MIN 3 (9:16) 44-John Rodriguez ran to MIN 3 for a short loss. Tackle by 56-Mervin Rickman .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
3-3-MIN 3 (8:40) 39-David Fuller ran to MIN 8 for -5 yards. Tackle by 33-Ted Thomas .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
4-8-MIN 8 (8:05) 14-Kevin Simpson 27 yard field goal is GOOD. MIN 2 ILL 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(8:03) 14-Kevin Simpson kicks 74 yards from ILL 35 to MIN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (8:03) 5-Michael Robertson pass complete to 82-Steven Murray to MIN 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 49-John Malley .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
2-3-MIN 32 (7:26) 28-Paul Snow ran to MIN 33 for 1 yards. Tackle by 64-Andrew Randall .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
3-2-MIN 33 (6:47) 28-Paul Snow ran to MIN 35 for 2 yards. Tackle by 66-David Edmonds .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
4-1-MIN 35 (6:11) 19-Tom Lindsay punts 44 yards to ILL 22. Fair Catch by 12-Ray Bailey .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-ILL 22 (6:05) 39-David Fuller ran to ILL 18 for -4 yards. Tackle by 91-Matthew Butler .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
2-14-ILL 18 (5:31) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 44-John Rodriguez to ILL 48 for 30 yards.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Pass Key
1-10-ILL 48 (4:50) 17-David Vaughan pass Pass knocked down by 12-Paul Ruiz . incomplete, intended for 12-Ray Bailey .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
2-10-ILL 48 (4:47) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 39-David Fuller to MIN 45 for 7 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 15-Roberto Bruce .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
3-3-MIN 45 (3:59) 31-Robert Yoder ran to MIN 43 for 3 yards. Tackle by 34-Don Wilson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
Run Key
4-1-MIN 43 (3:21) 14-Kevin Simpson 61 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Short)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-MIN 50 (3:17) 28-Paul Snow ran to ILL 49 for 2 yards. Tackle by 47-Michael Davis .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
2-8-ILL 49 (2:42) 5-Michael Robertson pass complete to 82-Steven Murray to ILL 45 for 4 yards. Tackle by 95-Thomas Mitchell . Pressure by 61-Stephen Garvin . 95-Thomas Mitchell got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Timeout for two minute warning.
3-4-ILL 45 (2:00) 5-Michael Robertson pass complete to 22-Hilario Foote to ILL 44 for 1 yards. Tackle by 47-Michael Davis .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
4-3-ILL 44 (1:19) 19-Tom Lindsay punts 43 yards to ILL 1.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-ILL 1 (1:10) 39-David Fuller ran to ILL 5 for 4 yards. Tackle by 15-Roberto Bruce .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
2-6-ILL 5 (0:33) 39-David Fuller ran to MIN 42 for 53 yards. Tackle by 15-Roberto Bruce .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Timeout ILL
1-10-MIN 42 (0:19) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 87-David Hacker to MIN 34 for 8 yards. Tackle by 14-Chris Linn .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Pass Key
Timeout ILL
2-2-MIN 34 (0:14) 17-David Vaughan ran to MIN 30 for 5 yards. Tackle by 11-Don Kauffman .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Timeout ILL
1-10-MIN 30 (0:02) 14-Kevin Simpson 48 yard field goal is GOOD. MIN 2 ILL 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
End of half.
(15:00) 18-Gary Scruggs kicks 74 yards from MIN 35 to ILL -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-ILL 25 (15:00) 39-David Fuller ran to ILL 24 for -1 yards. Tackle by 16-Clifford Xu .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
2-11-ILL 24 (14:23) 17-David Vaughan pass Pass knocked down by 12-Paul Ruiz . incomplete, intended for 12-Ray Bailey . 12-Paul Ruiz got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
3-11-ILL 24 (14:19) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 81-Michael Mitchell to ILL 30 for 6 yards. Tackle by 12-Paul Ruiz .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
4-5-ILL 30 (13:37) 5-Edward Fitch punts 44 yards to MIN 26. 28-Paul Snow to MIN 34 for 7 yards. Tackle by 52-Gil Harder .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 34 (13:28) 5-Michael Robertson pass complete to 82-Steven Murray to MIN 45 for 12 yards. Tackle by 51-Philip Edgington .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-MIN 45 (12:42) 28-Paul Snow ran to MIN 46 for 1 yards. Tackle by 61-Stephen Garvin .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-9-MIN 46 (11:58) 5-Michael Robertson pass Pass knocked down by 95-Thomas Mitchell . incomplete, intended for 82-Steven Murray . 95-Thomas Mitchell got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
3-9-MIN 46 (11:55) 5-Michael Robertson sacked at MIN 37 for -10 yards ( 61-Stephen Garvin ). Sack allowed by 50-Steven Shears .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
4-18-MIN 37 (11:19) 19-Tom Lindsay punts 51 yards to ILL 12. 12-Ray Bailey to ILL 14 for 2 yards. Tackle by 21-Thomas Rodriquez .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-ILL 14 (11:11) 17-David Vaughan pass Pass knocked down by 38-Benjamin Gish . incomplete, intended for 84-Christopher Burns . Pressure by 60-Jeff Torres . 38-Benjamin Gish got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Deep Middle
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
2-10-ILL 14 (11:06) 17-David Vaughan sacked at ILL 4 for -10 yards ( 91-Matthew Butler )
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Deep Middle
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
3-20-ILL 4 (10:25) 17-David Vaughan pass Pass knocked down by 11-Don Kauffman . incomplete, intended for 81-Michael Mitchell . MIN 56-Mervin Rickman was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
4-20-ILL 4 (10:21) 5-Edward Fitch punts 52 yards to MIN 44. 28-Paul Snow to ILL 37 for 19 yards. Tackle by 66-David Edmonds .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-ILL 37 (10:10) 5-Michael Robertson pass complete to 22-Hilario Foote to ILL 36 for 1 yards. Tackle by 32-Dave Pack .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
2-9-ILL 36 (9:35) 28-Paul Snow ran to ILL 35 for 1 yards. Tackle by 61-Stephen Garvin . 82-Steven Murray missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Run Key
3-8-ILL 35 (8:59) 5-Michael Robertson pass complete to 28-Paul Snow to ILL 32 for 3 yards. Tackle by 98-Mark Davis .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
4-5-ILL 32 (8:13) 18-Gary Scruggs 50 yard field goal is GOOD. MIN 5 ILL 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(8:10) 18-Gary Scruggs kicks 68 yards from MIN 35 to ILL -3. 38-Angel Gonzalez to ILL 20 for 23 yards. Tackle by 34-Don Wilson . ILL 51-Philip Edgington was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-ILL 20 (8:06) PENALTY - False Start (ILL 70-Malcolm Wooten)
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
1-15-ILL 15 (8:06) 39-David Fuller ran to ILL 13 for -2 yards. Tackle by 33-Ted Thomas .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
2-17-ILL 13 (7:24) 17-David Vaughan pass Pass knocked down by 15-Roberto Bruce . incomplete, intended for 81-Michael Mitchell .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
Pass Key
3-17-ILL 13 (7:21) 17-David Vaughan pass incomplete, dropped by 81-Michael Mitchell . The coverage on that play was extremely tight.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
Pass Key
4-17-ILL 13 (7:19) 5-Edward Fitch punts 51 yards to MIN 36. 28-Paul Snow to MIN 38 for 3 yards. Tackle by 95-Thomas Mitchell .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 38 (7:11) 5-Michael Robertson sacked at MIN 29 for -10 yards ( 79-Richard Medina ). Sack allowed by 73-Ricardo Ricks .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
2-20-MIN 29 (6:35) 5-Michael Robertson pass complete to 87-Alfred Gately to MIN 36 for 7 yards. Tackle by 98-Mark Davis .
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Corner Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
3-12-MIN 36 (5:55) 5-Michael Robertson pass Pass knocked down by 49-John Malley . incomplete, intended for 82-Steven Murray .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
4-12-MIN 36 (5:50) 19-Tom Lindsay punts 45 yards to ILL 19. Fair Catch by 12-Ray Bailey .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-ILL 19 (5:44) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 81-Michael Mitchell to ILL 28 for 9 yards. Tackle by 14-Chris Linn . Great move by 81-Michael Mitchell to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
Pass Key
2-1-ILL 28 (5:05) 39-David Fuller ran to ILL 29 for 1 yards. Tackle by 60-Jeff Torres .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
3-1-ILL 29 (4:29) 39-David Fuller ran to ILL 39 for 10 yards. Tackle by 38-Benjamin Gish .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Run Key
1-10-ILL 39 (3:50) 31-Robert Yoder ran to ILL 41 for 2 yards. Tackle by 16-Clifford Xu .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-8-ILL 41 (3:08) 17-David Vaughan pass Pass knocked down by 38-Benjamin Gish . incomplete, intended for 81-Michael Mitchell . Pressure by 10-Lawrence Smith .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
Pass Key
3-8-ILL 41 (3:02) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 84-Christopher Burns to MIN 49 for 9 yards. Tackle by 15-Roberto Bruce . Nice job by 84-Christopher Burns on that route to lose his coverage. Pressure by 91-Matthew Butler . MIN 56-Mervin Rickman was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 49 (2:23) 31-Robert Yoder ran to ILL 49 for -2 yards. Tackle by 21-Thomas Rodriquez .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
Run Key
2-12-ILL 49 (1:47) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 84-Christopher Burns to MIN 36 for 15 yards. Tackle by 12-Paul Ruiz . If the defense doesn't start mixing up their plays a bit more we might see more big gains like that one.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 36 (1:09) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 84-Christopher Burns to MIN 23 for 12 yards. Tackle by 16-Clifford Xu .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 23 (0:28) 39-David Fuller ran to MIN 25 for -2 yards. Tackle by 14-Chris Linn .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
End of third quarter.
2-12-MIN 25 (15:00) 17-David Vaughan pass Pass knocked down by 15-Roberto Bruce . incomplete, intended for 12-Ray Bailey . Pressure by 33-Ted Thomas . PENALTY - Holding (ILL 39-David Fuller)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-22-MIN 35 (14:57) 17-David Vaughan pass incomplete, dropped by 84-Christopher Burns . Pressure by 91-Matthew Butler .
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Deep Middle
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
Pass Key
3-22-MIN 35 (14:53) 17-David Vaughan pass Pass knocked down by 16-Clifford Xu . incomplete, intended for 81-Michael Mitchell .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Zone
Pass Key
4-22-MIN 35 (14:50) 14-Kevin Simpson 53 yard field goal is GOOD. MIN 5 ILL 9
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(14:47) 14-Kevin Simpson kicks 74 yards from ILL 35 to MIN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (14:47) 22-Hilario Foote ran to MIN 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 47-Michael Davis .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
2-8-MIN 27 (14:04) 5-Michael Robertson pass complete to 47-Ronald Beerman to MIN 31 for 3 yards. Tackle by 93-Luther Bourget .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
3-4-MIN 31 (13:19) 5-Michael Robertson pass complete to 82-Steven Murray to MIN 36 for 6 yards. Tackle by 48-Saul Menefee .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
1-10-MIN 36 (12:38) 22-Hilario Foote ran to MIN 37 for 1 yards. Tackle by 93-Luther Bourget .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Power Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Run Key
2-9-MIN 37 (11:58) 5-Michael Robertson pass complete to 83-William Simonds to MIN 46 for 10 yards. Tackle by 32-Dave Pack . 83-William Simonds breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-MIN 46 (11:17) 5-Michael Robertson pass Pass knocked down by 98-Mark Davis . incomplete, intended for 82-Steven Murray .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-10-MIN 46 (11:15) 5-Michael Robertson pass complete to 84-Stanley Tyler for 54 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MIN 11 ILL 9
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone
(11:08) Extra point GOOD by 18-Gary Scruggs . MIN 12 ILL 9
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(11:08) 18-Gary Scruggs kicks 70 yards from MIN 35 to ILL -5. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-ILL 25 (11:08) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 81-Michael Mitchell to ILL 43 for 18 yards. Tackle by 14-Chris Linn . 81-Michael Mitchell did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-ILL 43 (10:22) 39-David Fuller ran to ILL 43 for a short loss. Tackle by 93-Robert Bowman .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
2-10-ILL 43 (9:38) 17-David Vaughan sacked at ILL 34 for -10 yards ( 91-Matthew Butler )
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
Pass Key
3-20-ILL 34 (9:01) 17-David Vaughan sacked at ILL 26 for -8 yards ( 93-Robert Bowman ). Sack allowed by 70-Malcolm Wooten . 70-Malcolm Wooten completely missed his blocking assignment.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
Pass Key
4-27-ILL 26 (8:28) 5-Edward Fitch punts 49 yards to MIN 25. 28-Paul Snow for 75 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MIN 18 ILL 9
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
(8:09) Extra point GOOD by 18-Gary Scruggs . MIN 19 ILL 9
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(8:09) 18-Gary Scruggs kicks 75 yards from MIN 35 to ILL -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-ILL 25 (8:09) PENALTY - False Start (ILL 52-Gil Harder)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
1-15-ILL 20 (8:09) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 87-David Hacker to ILL 46 for 26 yards. Tackle by 11-Don Kauffman .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-ILL 46 (7:26) 31-Robert Yoder ran to MIN 48 for 7 yards. Tackle by 15-Roberto Bruce .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-3-MIN 48 (6:50) 39-David Fuller ran to ILL 47 for -6 yards. Tackle by 21-Thomas Rodriquez .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
3-9-ILL 47 (6:12) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 12-Ray Bailey to MIN 45 for 8 yards. Tackle by 38-Benjamin Gish . Great move by 12-Ray Bailey to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
Pass Key
4-1-MIN 45 (5:36) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 81-Michael Mitchell to MIN 16 for 29 yards. Tackle by 34-Don Wilson . Pressure by 91-Matthew Butler . You can tell that the offense is starting to figure out how to beat that defensive play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 16 (5:15) 17-David Vaughan pass incomplete, dropped by 12-Ray Bailey . That was a dangerous pass. Pressure by 21-Thomas Rodriquez .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 16 (5:11) 17-David Vaughan pass incomplete, dropped by 84-Christopher Burns . That was a dangerous pass. Pressure by 41-Ronald Zamora . 38-Benjamin Gish got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
Pass Key
3-10-MIN 16 (5:07) 17-David Vaughan sacked at MIN 24 for -8 yards ( 21-Thomas Rodriquez ) PENALTY - Holding (ILL 39-David Fuller) (Declined)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
Pass Key
4-18-MIN 24 (5:04) 14-Kevin Simpson 43 yard field goal is GOOD. MIN 19 ILL 12
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:01) 14-Kevin Simpson kicks 74 yards from ILL 35 to MIN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (5:01) 22-Hilario Foote ran to MIN 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 93-Luther Bourget .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
2-7-MIN 28 (4:20) 28-Paul Snow ran to MIN 28 for a short gain. Tackle by 94-Jorge Roehl .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
3-7-MIN 28 (3:43) 28-Paul Snow ran to MIN 29 for 1 yards. Tackle by 64-Andrew Randall .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
4-6-MIN 29 (3:05) 19-Tom Lindsay punts 49 yards to ILL 22. Fair Catch by 12-Ray Bailey . MIN 82-Steven Murray was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-ILL 22 (2:58) 17-David Vaughan pass Pass knocked down by 11-Don Kauffman . incomplete, intended for 81-Michael Mitchell . Pressure by 60-Jeff Torres .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Pass Key
2-10-ILL 22 (2:54) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 12-Ray Bailey to ILL 35 for 13 yards. Tackle by 12-Paul Ruiz . 12-Ray Bailey made a great move on the CB. Pressure by 14-Chris Linn .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-ILL 35 (2:16) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 44-John Rodriguez to ILL 43 for 8 yards. Tackle by 10-Lawrence Smith .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-2-ILL 43 (2:00) (Hot Read) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 31-Robert Yoder to ILL 46 for 2 yards. Tackle by 91-Matthew Butler . 31-Robert Yoder totally missed that block. Pressure by 91-Matthew Butler . ILL 81-Michael Mitchell was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
Pass Key
Timeout ILL
1-10-ILL 46 (1:53) 17-David Vaughan pass incomplete, dropped by 84-Christopher Burns . The coverage on that play was extremely tight. Pressure by 91-Matthew Butler .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-ILL 46 (1:49) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 12-Ray Bailey to MIN 38 for 16 yards. Tackle by 12-Paul Ruiz . 12-Ray Bailey breaks down the CB. I think the defense might be using that play a bit too frequently.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
Pass Key
Timeout ILL
1-10-MIN 38 (1:43) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 12-Ray Bailey to MIN 31 for 8 yards. Tackle by 15-Roberto Bruce .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
Pass Key
Timeout ILL
2-2-MIN 31 (1:37) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 84-Christopher Burns to MIN 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 38-Benjamin Gish . 84-Christopher Burns made a great move on the CB. PENALTY - Pass Interference (MIN 38-Benjamin Gish) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 28 (1:34) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 84-Christopher Burns to MIN 22 for 6 yards. Tackle by 15-Roberto Bruce . Great move by 84-Christopher Burns to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-4-MIN 22 (1:10) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 12-Ray Bailey to MIN 19 for 3 yards. Tackle by 12-Paul Ruiz . Great move by 12-Ray Bailey to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Pass Key
3-1-MIN 19 (0:49) 17-David Vaughan pass complete to 39-David Fuller to MIN 9 for 10 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 14-Chris Linn . Nice job by 39-David Fuller on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Pass Key
1-9-MIN 9 (0:43) 17-David Vaughan pass Pass knocked down by 14-Chris Linn . incomplete, intended for 31-Robert Yoder .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
2-9-MIN 9 (0:38) 17-David Vaughan sacked at MIN 12 for -3 yards ( 93-Robert Bowman ). Sack allowed by 70-Malcolm Wooten . ILL 56-Alexander Ford was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
3-12-MIN 12 (0:14) 17-David Vaughan pass Pass knocked down by 11-Don Kauffman . incomplete, intended for 81-Michael Mitchell .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
4-12-MIN 12 (0:11) 17-David Vaughan pass incomplete, dropped by 12-Ray Bailey . Excellent coverage on that play. Pressure by 56-Mervin Rickman . 34-Don Wilson got away with a hold on that play. Turnover on downs.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 12 (0:07) 5-Michael Robertson kneeled down to MIN 12 for 0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
End of fourth quarter.