In the first of two scheduled "Monday Night Football" games at U.S. Bank Stadium this season, the Vikings are underdogs as they try to avoid starting 0-4 at home for the first time.
The Gophers face two tough opponents this week in No. 19 Purdue and No. 1 Wisconsin, which figures to no longer be atop the rankings Monday after losing at No. 2 Nebraska on Saturday.
After a lackluster start to the year, Monday night's game could be the impetus to turning things around or add another hole to a leaking boat. These short- and long-term fixes would go a long way in keeping the Purple competitive.
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