Sounds like the venn diagram of those who complain about the new colors and those who think North Dakota schools are our rivals is damn near a perfect circle.
This sport has always been about money - which schools can afford the highest coaching salaries and biggest buyouts... This kid is going to Ohio St regardless.
In the 2014 game the Gophers got off to a slow start, but ended only 7 points down to the eventual national champion team. Of course that game was frigid, so better suited the Gopher's style of play.
Lots of opportunities to improve on recent history:
Beat Ohio State (first time in 21 years)
Beat Iowa away (first time in 22 years)
Beat Wisconsin at home (first time in 18 years)
Below is from the park website: https://www.minneapolisparks.org/parks__destinations/parking-information/#event-parking-tab
Looks like they were going to not allow it in 2020, but have a "plan" to allow it this season...