The vibes were immaculate.
The tailgates lots around the stadium were filled with heavy traffic of smiling, excited Gopher fans. Black and gold flags, tents, and shirts were in the minority on a day of August weather, the earliest in the season that Floyd of Rosedale has ever been contested. A late afternoon downpour failed to dampen spirits or send people packing; nervous energy and cautious optimism followed the crowds to Huntington Bank Stadium.
