FWIW:  Im a gopher fan, and Alum......

 Can't remember the conference SDSU, NDSU, UND, etc....  Use to be part of a few years ago, but that was some VERY GOOD football being played over there......    Many local guys who the BIG University wouldn't give a chance......

 I had some rely's attend UND.  One played up there.   Fun games to watch.  The quality of play was no joke, unlike many gopher games Ive seen.