With nine months of waiting, a primetime telecast, and a stadium packed full of loud fans, Thursday had the feeling that something special could happen. Unfortunately for the Maroon and Gold, they found out why TCU is considered the No. 2 team in the entire country. Despite holding the high-powered Horned Frog offense to 23 points, the Minnesota offense fell flat at times, scoring just 17. After the game, the Gophers were disappointed with the loss but looked at the close game as a growing experience.
Freshman Standout
While Minnesota’s offense sputtered at times, one bright spot was the impressive play of redshirt freshman, Rodney Smith.