Football | 8/26/2019 2:27:00 PM

The University of Minnesota announced today several enhancements for fans in advance of the upcoming football season at TCF Bank Stadium. Minnesota opens the year against South Dakota State at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29 and tickets are still available ● Lower priced pre-game food and drink specials on the West Plaza of TCF Bank Stadium during the first hour that gates are open for all seven home games.● The first Gopher Hour will take place on Thursday, Aug. 29 when Minnesota hosts South Dakota State and will be expanded to two hours (5:30 – 7:30 p.m.) with Gate A opening early at 5:30 p.m.● Fans will be able to purchase $2 hot dogs, $4 popcorn, $5 beer and $6 wine during the Gopher Hour.● Innovative mobile pass for all seven home games at TCF Bank Stadium.● New televisions were added throughout TCF Bank Stadium.● New state-of-the-art turf installed at TCF Bank Stadium with bold, prominent branding that also features a return to the Maroon end zones with Gold Minnesota lettering● Flat Top Gourmet Burgers: cheese curd burger, chicken tender grilled cheese, sidewinder fry nachos, elite chicken tenders● Relish: foot long philly cheese steak dog, foot long mac & cheese dog● Northern Taco: burrito bowl● Scoop'd: H.Y.P.R.R cupcakes and cookies, edible cookie dough● Goldy's Grill: Hormel fontanini bratwurst● DQ Club Room: Hormel fontanini brat with pierogi, poutine dog, smoky vegan carrot dog, Chicago dog, foot long chili cheese dog● "Row n' Go": self-service portable stand near section 138. Easily grab beer, soda, snacks, etc. and check-out with the attendant at the kiosk.● $2/$4 Student Stand by Monster: Exclusive student pricing near Section 126 only available by showing a student ID. All items are either $2 or $4 -- $2 Coke products and hot dogs. $4: candy, popcorn, Monster● Through a new partnership with Paciolan, fans can take advantage of numerous account management enhancements including digital tickets to enter TCF Bank Stadium.● Enhanced features to transfer tickets, utilize mobile tickets for entering the stadium, easily post to secondary market and more.● Implementation of digital parking passes that can be transferred through account management functionality in addition to added tailgate spaces in the Victory Lot and Gateway Lot.● Relocated Gopher Spirit Rally featuring the Pride of Minnesota Marching Band and the Gopher Spirit Squad to 3M Arena at Mariucci patio approximately one hour prior to kickoff.● New food and beverage options each game outside 3M Arena at Mariucci at Gopher Garden.● The pre-game fan location for Gopher fans. Enjoy the Gopher pre-game radio show presented by Cub and Fleet Farm, activities for fans of all ages, giveaways and more.● Expanded pre-game entertainment opportunities inside Maturi Pavilion for the Penn State (Nov. 9) and Wisconsin (Nov. 30) games.● Food and beverages available for purchase, watch other games on the videoboard, music and more.● Through a partnership with Game Point, Gopher students will now be able to accumulate points for attending, and staying, at games ● The longer a student is at the game the more points they will accumulate and points can be used to redeem offers at various businesses around campus.● Students who participate will also be eligible to win cash prizes each month.● Students who wish to participate simply need to download the Game Point app and check-in when they attend Gopher events