Haven't been there since the most recent renovations, but you do get spoiled at Kinnick where there truly are no bad seats. Can't say the same for The Shoe. Last time there we sat under the overhang, and it was not much fun. We also were there on that gloomy day when #1 Iowa and Chuck Long were upset, costing the Hawkeyes a potential national championship. Maybe the Hawkeyes can return the favor this year.
As for the overall experience, the band is fun, and script Ohio is pretty damn cool no matter how many times you've seen it. We've never had an issue with the fans, but then when you usually win that's SOP. Overall, seeing a game in Columbus is one of those things you probably should do at least once if you're a college football fan. So have a great time, and bring home a big upset win.