Opening thoughts
I really liked coming into this season with optimism. Losing Saturday won’t dash it, but it would be a whole lot nicer if the Gophers win on Saturday. Losing? It’s doesn’t feel good to watch losing.
(If all this seems obvious, well, it’s been a long week and I mostly based this off the GIF which I stumbled onto randomly. Don’t judge me. Or do.)
Gnome #TAKES
Cute rabbits got a win last week. The Gnomes didn’t want to change it up, so they gave me a cute bulldog puppy mandate. I tried to point out the win last week was ugly, but they replied only with “SQUEEEEEEE” and I couldn’t argue. Hopefully the Fresno State Bulldogs are as cute and sleepy as these bulldogs.
When & Where
Date: Saturday, September 7th
Kickoff Time: 9:30 pm CT
Where: Bulldog Stadium, Fresno, CA
Watch & Listen
TV: CBS Sports Network. There is a definitely chance your current cable package doesn’t have this. You’ll want to check.
Streaming Video: CBSSports.com
Radio: KFAN (100.3 FM in the Twin Cities) and the Gopher Radio Network (Radio Affiliates).
Streaming Audio: Locate KFAN on IHeartRadio (or the IHeartRadio app for your mobile device)
Satellite Radio:
- Sirius: 119 (Streaming 958)
- XM: 196 (Streaming 958)
- SiriusXM: 196 (Streaming 958)
Odds
Spread: Currently Fresno by 3
O/U: 46
Weather Forecast
It’ll be roasting during the day, but should cool off a decent amount right about the time the game kicks off.
The Enemy
Where Are They From? Fresno, CA
All Time Series: 1-0 in favor of Minnesota.
Last Game: 21-24 win for the Gophers in 2018.
SB Nation Blog: Mountain West Connection
This Season: 0-1 after last week’s closer than expected loss to USC.
Keys to the game
- I Establish the run. FOR THE LOVE OF EVERYTHING HOLY PLEASE HAVE SUCCESS RUNNING THE BALL.
- Don’t do this anymore.
Please don’t. It’s not fun to watch.
- Something something just win something something.
How afraid am I?
On a scale of 1 to 5 “Brewsters on his face” (1 being not a afraid, 5 being very afraid)?
3 Brewsters enjoying a nice day at a beach with a very cute bulldog. Good bulldog.
Prediction
Minnesota 28 - Fresno State 17
/crosses fingers for rewarded optimism