Tanner Morgan got the Minnesota offense in the scoring column with a sneaky play. Minnesota was down 10-0 before Morgan’s touchdown.

The Golden Gophers’ offense found themselves threatening the Fighting Illini defense in the red zone during the second quarter.

Morgan was pressured and fooled an Illinois pass rusher with a quick pump fake. Morgan then had a straight shot to the end zone that resulted in a 9-yard TD run. Minnesota closed the gap and made it 10-7 Illinois.

Morgan has had to deal with some adjustments this season. Wideout Chris Autman-Bell is out for the season and this is star running back Mohamed Ibrahim’s first game back from injury since Michigan State.

Maybe Morgan learned how to run the ball after not having Ibrahim on the field with him as of late.