Game Thread: Illinois vs Tennessee

[DeeIL89]

Now time for our defense to get a stop.

 

[UCantHideYer]

That hold early was probably just enough to prevent the TD

 

[Da88]

Really wishing we kicked that FG earlier in the game.

 

[derrick6]

Here we go, y’all. Zone defense that leads to a late touchdown…sorry, can’t get that imagery out of my head

 

[Shief]

We’re going to need another score

Why does this feel like the USC game?

 

[TentakilRex]

 

[Oracle21]

Well the goal of the defense is to simply not give up a TD with less than 30 seconds left.

 

[illinifan1987]

All the Defense has to do is get a turnover on downs. Please!!!

 

[FeelYourPaign]

Are you kidding?

Nope, thought they were worse in first

 

[TheodoreRex]

Still saying that passing on the 2 field goal opportunities earlier in the game could bite us in the butt. I sure hope not- but I hated both of those decisions.

 

[IlliniMilkMan]

Okay… up by 6. defense is gonna have to stop them…

I’m getting nervous.

Luke will have the ball with a chance to win it.

 

[TooHot4Tots]

Asking a lot for D to hold. Not a good red zone plsy call there

 

[illinidarrin]

of course we would have to depend on our defense.

 

[Curbelo Fanboy]

If we just had one of those FGs….

Especially the 2nd time we went. That one was like a 45 yarder. One of those fg would look real nice now.

 

[IlliniWatcher]

DL must produce.
Vol TD: OT
Vol TD/PAT: They win
Hold them: We win
They've played 54 minutes. Just reach a little harder, guys.

 

[SemperFiIllini]

Hopefully they score quickly and leave us time to win it

 

[TheChief4Life]

59,658 announced crowd. No way there’s that many people in the stadium.

 

[IlliniBrave75]

McMurray just put a shoulder into Luke after that play, anyone else see that?

Yes…

 

[Naborman88]

Are you kidding?

Announcers believe that SEC means more

 

[SuperMetroid]

Preference list:
1. Turnover
2. Get a stop
3. Leave enough time for Luke to win it

 

[Leelnd]

McMurray just put a shoulder into Luke after that play, anyone else see that?

Theyve been playing like that all game. Refs letting it go.

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

Valentine’s fumble against SC was with 6:22 left. Right now Tennessee has 5:19.

Really hope Luke at least gets a chance IF they score a TD.

 

[RML]

Ok, if we're gonna give up a TD, let's leave Luke 2 minutes on the clock.

 

[FeelYourPaign]

Time for a 3 and out. Let's go D!!!

Think at this point it will take 4. Tennessee not giving Luke the ball voluntarily

 

[Ramrod2010]

Dear Santa, please bring a turnover