[Game Thread] Eastern Illinois @ Minnesota (8:00 PM ET)

[u/CFB_Referee]

GAME	Eastern IllinoisEastern Illinois @ MinnesotaMinnesota
Location	Minnesota Huntington Bank Stadium
Time	8:00 PM ET
Watch	TV: Peacock
	Flair ¦ Discord

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LET'S TALK FOOTBALL!

[u/monkeybiziu]

Thank God Minnesota decided to show up. You guys are holding the conference up at this point between USCs empty stadium, Rutgers being a mid FCS team, and Illinois barely beating UAB.

[u/Carnage7771]

pretty much sums up EIU on O tonight.

[u/FixInjusticeInWI1]

IT COULD been a bad if he got hurt on not needed tuddy

[u/brolycow]

He definitely scored on them in retaliation for that dirty ass facemask

[u/MSXzigerzh0]

N

[u/MSXzigerzh0]

I

[u/FixInjusticeInWI1]

lets do our Minnesota chain..

M!

[u/InfinitePossibility8 → u/FixInjusticeInWI1]

I

[u/ClaudiusBaer → u/InfinitePossibility8]

N

[u/swaybe → u/InfinitePossibility8]

N

[u/MikeinAustin → u/swaybe]

N

[u/chilledball → u/MikeinAustin]

E

[u/TinyBearsAreBad → u/chilledball]

S

[u/InfinitePossibility8 → u/TinyBearsAreBad]

O

[u/jdub67a → u/InfinitePossibility8]

T

[u/InfinitePossibility8 → u/jdub67a]

A!

[u/Dramatic_Tadpole7631 → u/InfinitePossibility8]

MINEESOTA!

[u/MSXzigerzh0]

Safety?

[u/MSXzigerzh0]

3 times out taken when you scored 52 points.

Yay!!

[u/MSXzigerzh0]

Super fail start.

Refs do not care

[u/MSXzigerzh0]

Helmet to Helmet

[u/dwors025]

Some guy in the row behind me just asked:

So we rushing the field?

[u/MSXzigerzh0 → u/dwors025]

Do it.

[u/Contren]

No more Tracy returning, will have to settle for just 2 return TDs I guess

[u/FixInjusticeInWI1 → u/Contren]

tbh no need to risk him get hurt.

[u/FixInjusticeInWI1]

can someone remind me if we got new coaching changes??

[u/mavvaz → u/FixInjusticeInWI1]

• Mohamed Ibrahim at Running Backs
• Daniel Da Prato at Special Teams
• Steve Stanard at Rush Ends
• Isaac Fruechte at Wide Receivers
• Matt Limegrover comes back to be Assistant Offensive Line coach, was here under Kill.

Few other assistant positions as well.

[u/MSXzigerzh0 → u/FixInjusticeInWI1]

A new special teams coach. Probably other ones that are not the main coaches.

[u/Pole2019]

Can Lindsey and Shikenjanski split the Heisman?

[u/Whisperknife]

OK, so maybe that spread wasn't insane.

[u/MikeinAustin]

Like that call.

[u/FixInjusticeInWI1]

noooooo :(

[u/MSXzigerzh0]

What the fuck is that tackle

[u/FixInjusticeInWI1 → u/MSXzigerzh0]

should been a flag

[u/Pole2019]

Man that row thing could be sick.

[u/cn0285]

First gopher game was a success! I had a great time and look forward to coming to more games this season (and eventually learning all the traditions/chants you guys have)

[u/wise_comment → u/cn0285]

Looking at your flares......you may want to gird yourself, some 😬

[u/Pole2019 → u/cn0285]

Spelling out Minnesota is simple but it’s so hype

[u/jmac461]

Weird game with these punt returns. Drake played fine. But it’s surprising we have 40+ and only one passing TD.

[u/FixInjusticeInWI1]

Drake's night is over... I don't prediction of us finishing 10th in b1G is right- more like 6th to 8th

[u/expungant]

How on earth did eastern illinois put together that touchdown drive

[u/FixInjusticeInWI1 → u/expungant]

or how did they win their first game??

[u/MSXzigerzh0 → u/expungant]

The d was sleeping.

[u/Whisperknife]

Yeah, Tracy ain't getting another punt to field is he?

[u/MSXzigerzh0 → u/Whisperknife]

They should allow him to see the Field on punts.

[u/FixInjusticeInWI1]

that angle looked it was no good but yay! Do college footballs do the game balls like nfl does? Give the balls to the special teams!!

[u/gopher33j]

Just checking in to say hello.

This game is now boring and I’m going to play video games

[u/FixInjusticeInWI1 → u/gopher33j]

do you think we will do well this season??

[u/takingtheobstacle]

Does anyone know what happened to Perry Thompson, the former 5 star and Auburn receiver?

[u/SugarDisastrous5983 → u/takingtheobstacle]

He’s not very good

[u/hayde088]

Why is drake still in

[u/MSXzigerzh0 → u/hayde088]

Maybe he wants 50 points.

[u/FixInjusticeInWI1]

sooooo close to a breakout there.

[u/MikeinAustin]

I'm not paying a lot of attention to this SEC / LSU thing but I'm fine with JJ McCarthy going back to Michigan.

[u/MikeinAustin]

D looks good

[u/uncomfortable_fan92 → u/MikeinAustin]

TWSS

[u/FixInjusticeInWI1 → u/MikeinAustin]

and the special teams! 🔥

[u/FixInjusticeInWI1]

ah that happens- we will be ok for our defense.

[u/MikeinAustin]

Need a pick 6. Let the D score.

[u/FixInjusticeInWI1]

Hey gophers fans!! do this game signifies that we will be natty champions?? Yes Im desilounal tonight

[u/Soup_dujour → u/FixInjusticeInWI1]

going to start saying “desilounal” every time I start getting unreasonably hyped about the gophs

[u/FixInjusticeInWI1 → u/Soup_dujour]

I can not spell that word right :(

[u/MSXzigerzh0 → u/FixInjusticeInWI1]

At least next week we are going to see if this team is real or not.

[u/FixInjusticeInWI1 → u/MSXzigerzh0]

let us cope for one game lol. One of Mississippi schools is going to be a challenge for sure.

[u/MSXzigerzh0 → u/FixInjusticeInWI1]

Yes it's fun to watch especially since We figured out how to kill others teams.

[u/AKman2002]

AWW NO

[u/mojominn]

booooo but good play ig

[u/Contren]

Come on Thomas. Gotta hold on to the ball.

[u/mojominn]

listen I love a good hurdle but PLEASE don’t hurt yourself in game 1

[u/dowomenfindmenhot]

Drake, stay you slow ass in that pocket.

[u/Sexcellence → u/dowomenfindmenhot]

You could almost see the moment the thought, "I am going to be in so much trouble if I get popped here" crossed his mind

[u/Pole2019]

Thank god for the Fleck era and the Badger downfall.

[u/MaruhkTheApe]

I'll say this for Cole LaCrue: he's good at getting rid of the ball.

[u/Contren → u/MaruhkTheApe]

Definitely avoided a few sacks getting rid of it when he needed to

[u/Soup_dujour]

I’m beginning to understand the spread more

[u/JayGatsby22]

As rare as punt return TDs are, it’s baffling this is the first time we’ve had two in a game. We’ve been playing football for longer than pretty much everyone.

[u/bipolarbear3219]

Some kid is getting a harsh introduction to life as a mascot tonight. Hopefully they can do 60 push-ups in one go

[u/Contren → u/bipolarbear3219]

The pushups become more of a headbob after 40ish points.

[u/Fantasykyle99]

Just said on the radio that he tied the record for most career return touchdowns by a gopher in one game?? No gopher has had more than 2, Is that real l??

[u/BlumpkinReceiver6969 → u/Fantasykyle99]

I mean return TDs are a rarity

[u/AKman2002]

Oh yeah he’s gonna have an insane year

[u/expungant]

TWO punt return TDs in the same game??

[u/Whisperknife → u/expungant]

Two so far

[u/Springtucky]

Excited to see how Iowa punting does vs Minnesota

[u/Competitive_Feed_402]

Gophers currently leading the nation in punt return TD's. Vegas is taking notice

[u/Carnage7771]

Tracy just abusing the dumb S/T AI smh.

[u/MinnesotaHockey6]

Let’s gooooooo! #2

[u/MikeinAustin]

No way

[u/dowomenfindmenhot]

I am so proud the Gophers are playing well in front of classy lady as hot as Ashley Shahamadi.

[u/InfinitePossibility8]

My 2 year old nephew got to meet Goldy at the fair today, he was so excited.

[u/WildTimberTwinViking → u/InfinitePossibility8]

Goldy is a national treasure. Love that rodent.

[u/jonn_jonzz]

I'm on break at work so this will be the only one you will get, but Minnesota Fun Fact: The U of M is responsible for the honeycrisp apple .

[u/FixInjusticeInWI1 → u/jonn_jonzz]

yoooo I missed your fun facts during off season! Nice to see you <3

[u/Competitive_Feed_402 → u/jonn_jonzz]

And the heart transplant.

[u/MikeinAustin → u/Competitive_Feed_402]

And Loni Anderson. And Louis Anderson.

[u/jonn_jonzz → u/Competitive_Feed_402]

And grapes that survive the winter

[u/coppercaveman]

It’s nice having a 28 point lead and still be pissed about the run blocking from the o-line

Pass protection is great though

[u/treymata]

Score wise good first half but guys im worried about the run game

[u/Sexcellence]

Jesus, who didn't play ball at Eastern Illinois at this point?

[u/MikeinAustin → u/Sexcellence]

I don't believe Jesus played there.

[u/jonn_jonzz → u/MikeinAustin]

Are you saying Jesus couldn't play at Eastern Illinois?

[u/mojominn]

SKI U MAH BABY!!!!!

[u/bipolarbear3219]

The EIU defense is obviously bad but Tracy's run after catch ability has been insane in this game

[u/mojominn]

ouch, ankle biter

[u/treymata]

For the love of god take darius out

[u/mojominn → u/treymata]

I’m having flashbacks of autman-bell tearing his acl in a shutout against colorado

[u/treymata → u/mojominn]

Or Darius getting injured the first drive vs NW State last szn

[u/Whisperknife]

Who says the Big Ten doesn't call holding?

[u/MSXzigerzh0]

Nice to see the defense coming back.

[u/cn0285]

This is the first Minnesota game I’ve been to as I moved here in May, and I’ve loved it so far! Thank you for being so awesome gophers :)

[u/Iam_nighthawk → u/cn0285]

🙄 welcome 🙄

[u/cn0285 → u/Iam_nighthawk]

Hey now, tonight we’re both gophers. Every other day it’s pure hatred <3

[u/FlannelBeard → u/cn0285]

Minneapolis is a very underrated city

[u/cn0285 → u/FlannelBeard]

I’ve loved it so far! I’ll need to find things to keep it fun over the winter as I’ve heard how brutal they can get… but so far, so good!!

[u/tree-hugger → u/cn0285]

After last winter, it can only be up from here

[u/FlannelBeard → u/cn0285]

The restaurants don't close so they are a nice reprieve from winter. Not many places you can find the variety of flavors that are here

[u/Jpk1msp → u/cn0285]

It’s good to have a winter hobby, something to keep you sane

[u/guy_incognito23 → u/Jpk1msp]

Pretty good spot to come right back to campus (sorry if it's located elsewhere) and watch some Gopher hockey

[u/InfinitePossibility8 → u/guy_incognito23]

The men’s rink is right across the street from the stadium, all the sports facilities are pretty close to each other on that side of campus.

[u/Jpk1msp → u/guy_incognito23]

Gopher hockey games are a lot of fun

[u/FlannelBeard → u/Jpk1msp]

Both men's and women's.

[u/Nomad942 → u/cn0285]

Not too late to change that secondary flair…

[u/cn0285 → u/Nomad942]

I’ll have to see how we do against the other (inferior) UM first lmao

[u/MikeinAustin → u/Nomad942]

Exactly

[u/SkolUMah]

Lmao Rutgers

[u/MaruhkTheApe]

Nitpicking, overreacting, etc but apart from the 27 yard TD , Taylor is averaging less than 2 yards a carry. Also, by the eye test he looks slow to me.

[u/MSXzigerzh0 → u/MaruhkTheApe]

Yay.

[u/MaruhkTheApe → u/MSXzigerzh0]

Thankfully, we have other dudes this year. I hope PJ realizes this.

[u/Jpk1msp]

I’m still convinced Tracy’s knee was not down

[u/SamIsaacman]

Knee not down, great reach from DT

[u/AKman2002]

Elbow went down after ball was crossing the line

[u/Jpk1msp]

That’s a touchdown

[u/mojominn]

every day i dream of the daniel faalele 2021 guaranteed rate bowl touchdown

edit: for anyone that hasn’t seen this piece of art

https://youtu.be/rfFzYsH036s?is=-aKenO-Ejq6ZlEBp

[u/Phantazein]

No way that little dude shouldn't be pushed 5 yards back every play

[u/SamIsaacman]

Darius Taylor fantastic fantasy pickup

[u/LetItGrow1994]

RIP Kitty Cat Klub you introduced to my first older goth baddie

[u/SamIsaacman]

Goal line offense continues to be a struggle

[u/-tyler_]

Fantastic catch and run, but my god that tackle attempt was awful

[u/InspectahFun]

Rule of cool. Should have counted

[u/napquin]

He’s shifty as hell

[u/TheOptimist6]

Incredible catch and run. Wish they gave him the TD

[u/TigerIsNerd2]

Why does Minnesota have Jeremiah smith

[u/MikeinAustin]

I am emotionally erect.

[u/Nomad942 → u/MikeinAustin]

Only emotionally?

[u/MSXzigerzh0]

I was scared for a second they were coming back

[u/anonbeardad]

Rule of cool touchdown imo

[u/ZeroRecursion]

Wow, what a catch and run.

[u/mojominn]

JAVON TRACY FOR HEISMAN!!!!!!

[u/AKman2002]

JAVON FUCKING TRACY

[u/defected83]

What a play by Tracy

[u/hayde088]

Lonnie burt...great name

[u/LetItGrow1994]

I like the way they’re doing the Gold (yellow) this year really seems to POP

[u/jmac461]

This week 1 slate is weak on paper. But the UMASS game is showing that it has potential. And it’s still only Thursday.

[u/TheOptimist6 → u/jmac461]

It’s always the weeks that look bad on paper that end up popping off!

[u/LetItGrow1994]

That LB is gonna HATE film tomorrow

[u/AKman2002]

37-14 UMASS btw

[u/yabo69420]

Dont call it a comeback

[u/Rhino184]

Linebacker failed to cover the back both times. Completely flat footed

[u/InspectahFun]

PJ’s gonna let them spam that one play over and over huh

[u/PM-TREE-FIDDY]

Thought we were gonna get some tiddys :(

[u/takingtheobstacle]

Might want to cover the running back in the flat at some point during that drive

[u/AKman2002]

Somebody’s gotta cover the back

[u/SamIsaacman]

Beat multiple times on the same play. Uff da

[u/MSXzigerzh0]

Boo

[u/MikeinAustin]

Kingsbury had to promise not to puke again.

[u/SamIsaacman]

Damn defense is back on their heels this drive

[u/b3-a-goldfish]

Timeout over a little linebacker vomit? Games gone soft

[u/MSXzigerzh0]

What?

[u/LetItGrow1994]

FUCK KOI PERICH

[u/Infinite_Pen_9464]

Fuck sean payton

[u/LetItGrow1994]

Honestly just aerial shots of random locations around the US rocks.

[u/mojominn]

awwww guys rutgers scored! now they’re only down 16!

[u/NotoriousLID]

That should wrap up the night for DT.

[u/mojominn]

“3 touchdowns in the last 5 minutes for the gophers” keep going I’m almost there

[u/FlannelBeard → u/mojominn]

Feels like Northwestern State last season

[u/yabo69420]

And here I thought hey it’s not bama so we may have a shot here

[u/Nomad942 → u/yabo69420]

Should’ve scheduled Rutgers, apparently.

[u/MSXzigerzh0 → u/yabo69420]

Maybe 2 years ago you would have had a shot because historical Minnesota loses games it should never lose to.

[u/Please_PM_me_Uranus]

I’m going to the Michigan MN game this season, what should I know about Minnesotas team this season? Like what’re their weaknesses strengths question marks etc

[u/Whisperknife → u/Please_PM_me_Uranus]

A lot of the team is question marks, but the biggest Qs are whether the O-Line can gel, our almost entirely new receiver corp, and the secondary.

Strengths are going to Darius Taylor being a legit All-American RB and we have monsters on the defensive edge.

Biggest weaknesses i know of are our LBs are almost all run stopping gap fillers, so TEs and receiving backs might chew up. Also Taylor is out only proven RB and has had health issues over his career, which might be a problem.

[u/DumbLitAF → u/Please_PM_me_Uranus]

You should know that this is _likely_ Minnesota’s most talented team in 5 years and Michigan’s biggest question mark team in 5 years (despite the fact that your coaching staff are great program runners). That said, your proclivity to easily grab 4 and 5 stars immediately gives you an advantage

[u/Please_PM_me_Uranus → u/DumbLitAF]

Oh nice, glad to see Minnesota is on the up. It’s a shame the big ten west isn’t a thing anymore they always competed well there and perhaps could win a title

[u/LetItGrow1994]

DARIUS TAYLOR FOR HEISMAN

[u/MikeinAustin → u/LetItGrow1994]

Is that the Temu Heisman? 😏

[u/LetItGrow1994 → u/MikeinAustin]

Too many surlys too fast

[u/MikeinAustin → u/LetItGrow1994]

I endorse this message

[u/mojominn → u/LetItGrow1994]

you corrected the M and there’s still a typo slow down on the surlys comrade 😭

[u/LetItGrow1994 → u/mojominn]

JFC. CTE 🤝 Surly Furious. Match made in hell.

[u/Please_PM_me_Uranus]

What the hell is peacock channel? Im watching this on YouTube tv but I’ve member heard of it; is it usually one of those direct marketing shopping channels

[u/Natman717 → u/Please_PM_me_Uranus]

im just watching via Peacock the streaming platform, its just NBC

[u/mojominn]

GOPHERS FOR NATTY!!!!

[u/notathr0waway1]

All right let's see that clock grinding PJ

[u/LetItGrow1994]

WE WANT IU

[u/BlumpkinReceiver6969]

Drake Lindsay actually taking snaps from under center? No wonder why he’s a highly touted nfl prospect, half the QBs in the NFL struggle with that..used to be a normal thing now shotguns the go-to

[u/LetItGrow1994]

Tony Romo went to EIU.

[u/defected83 → u/LetItGrow1994]

Wow Jimmy G as well

[u/TypicallyDone12 → u/LetItGrow1994]

I thought he went to DUI.

[u/BlumpkinReceiver6969 → u/TypicallyDone12]

What about our guy Mark Sanchez?