ESPN incurred the ire of Gophers fans by missing the team’s second touchdown in the Outback Bowl because it was showing a commercial.
The broadcaster was sneaking in a quick Allstate commercial, only to cut back as Bryce Witham was celebrating in the end zone having caught a pass from Seth Green.
Great job @espn ! pic.twitter.com/jlQbIy9SjA
— Bob E. Brown (@specialistbob) January 1, 2020
The TD, coming from a fourth down, gave the Gophers a 17-10 lead over Auburn.
And while Gophers fans were naturally happy with the score, they were less than impressed with ESPN.
ESPN deadass prioritized fitting one last commercial in rather than showing us the Gophers touchdown. Why is this somehow @ESPNBooger fault.
— Vikings LEGEND Brett Farve (@NFLPackardOwner) January 1, 2020
We went from a commercial about face cream to Gophers in the end zone celebrating a touchdown. Get it together @espn
— Jake Myers (@CFBJake) January 1, 2020
Fortunately, ESPN didn’t deprive viewers of Tyler Johnson’s insane touchdown catch just before the half, which gave Minnesota a 24-17 lead.
ARE YOU KIDDING?!? #SCtop10 pic.twitter.com/M5bAU1a0QM
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 1, 2020
And here’s the Witham touchdown that ESPN missed.
4th and goal. @GopherFootball rowed right into the end zone 😤🛶 pic.twitter.com/3pjG68m6z5
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) January 1, 2020
