This is why statistics are fun. Based at least on the current power ranking, the Gophers would be a statistical underdog in every conference game they play, home and away. BUT, it's still an exceedingly small chance (<5%) that they lose them all. It's a little like the pro sports in this town and their consecutive seasons streak of avoiding the championship round: each year, the chances of going to the finals are small, but over decades, the chances of NOT going to the finals are VERY SMALL.
Who will our first win be against? A fellow bottom feeder--the lowest-hanging fruit--or a freaky upset of a ranked team? We know the Gophers have some talent and have had their moments.