Well, college football is back. For better and for worse, as we were reminded last night when the Minnesota Golden Gophers prevailed in one of those classic wins that felt more like a loss. It’s safe to say that the Gophers’ ugly 28-21 season-opening victory over the South Dakota State Jackrabbits left much to be desired, effectively taking the wind out of the sails of many Gopher fans who dared to dream of contending in the Big Ten West. That dream is not dashed, but head coach P.J. Fleck and co. certainly have their work cut out for them.
Minnesota Football vs South Dakota State: The Elite, The Meh, and The Ugly
