I wouldn't have. He's 21-41-1 and his last QB had to leave to get better.
I would also fire Kwesi after the season and give KOC one more year but he needs to bring in a new play caller. 4 years is more than enough in the NFL to know if you have a good coach/GM.
Oregon will also be without their top two reception leaders in WR's Dakorien Moore and Gary Bryant Jr. Moore missed last week's game and Bryant Jr was injured in the 1st quarter against Iowa.
Add in Taylor for the Gophers and I think it's going to be a grind it out game for both teams.
I still wouldn't rule out a scattered shower, but it looks like the US models have won out and it should be mostly dry tomorrow night. As long as it stays dry, it should be a great evening for football.