You guys, we’re finally here. The long slog of the non-conference season is over and we’re ready to kick off the conference* season. Technically the Gophers are 1-1 in B1G play, thanks to our NY-minded overlords, but it’s all conference foes from here on out.
First up is a very beatable Illinois team, who comes into the game at a disappointing 0-2 in the conference. They’ve dropped overtime nailbiters to Northwestern and Maryland so it’s not like they’re getting blown out. Still, at 10-5, they haven’t proven they can beat good teams consistently. They’ve avoided bad losses but also haven’t won anything on the road.