Minnesota Golden Gophers

Cletusfest Gameday Summary

The Buckeyes were challenged by Minnesota, but the offense flexed its muscles in the second half and finished strong. Defense has a lot of work to do, but they did enough for a victory.  Buckeyes Win 45-31

School Details:

Team Site
Travel and Lodging
Stadium/Parking Info
Weather
Tickets

Fan Websites:

Daily Gopher
Gopher Hole
Goldy's Locker Room

Big Ten School Review

the co-founders of CletusFest have attended football games at every Big Ten Stadium. Although each school visit includes great memories, we thought it would be helpful for Buckeye fans to know what they were getting themselves into when considering a Big Ten road trip. Our Rating is based on a Five Point Scale (5 being best):

Overall Rating: ****

TCF Bank Stadium

The only stadium in the Big Ten that sells beer! Seriously, though, the Metrodome can get loud. The real draw to this locale is seeing a game in a dome. It's a much different experience, and is one I'd truly recommend.

Fans

The Minnesota fans we met didn't even know there was a game on Saturday (when asked Friday night). They were more concerned with Gopher Hockey or Basketball (or the Vikings).

Tailgating/Parking

There are plenty of parking lots around the stadium. You can get within walking distance for a pretty reasonable price. If you don't have a car, there are some pretty solid bars very close by. We don't find a need to rush, as there is plenty of parking.

Nightlife/City Atmosphere

Just about 4-5 blocks from the stadium, there is a great nightlife to check out. We definitely recommend staying at a nearby hotel and enjoying the atmosphere in Minneapolis.