Minnesota Golden Gophers Aim to Rebound Against Struggling Northwestern Wildcats
Both teams have a 1-2 record with Minnesota 2-1 SU and 0-3 ATS while Northwestern is 1-2 SU and 1-2 ATS. Minnesota is coming off a loss to North Carolina 31-13, while
Game outlook
Both teams have a 1-2 record with Minnesota 2-1 SU and 0-3 ATS while Northwestern is 1-2 SU and 1-2 ATS. Minnesota is coming off a loss to North Carolina 31-13, while Northwestern lost last week to Duke 38-14. Minnesota has a laundry list of injuries across multiple positions, while Northwestern has a few players listed as questionable and one out indefinitely. Saturday's game will kickoff at 6:30 p.m. CT at Ryan Field.
Game Info
When: Saturday, 9/23/2023 @ 7:30pm EST
Where: Ryan Field Stadium Golden Gophers vs Wildcats Betting Odds Moneyline: Golden Gophers -485 | Wildcats +355
Spread: Golden Gophers -11.5 (-110) | Wildcats +11.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 39 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 83%.
Minnesota Golden Gophers
Minnesota won two of their first three games, but had their momentum halted on the road last week when they lost to Chapel Hill. The Gophers managed 170 rushing yards on 31 attempts (5.5 YPC) but were 11-for-30 passing for 133 yards and two interceptions. The offense is led by sophomore QB Athan Kaliakmanis and freshman running back Darius Taylor with the defense led by LB Maverick Baranowski, DB Tyler Nubin, DL Danny Striggow, and DL Kyler Baugh. Minnesota has an overall power ranking of 51 and are are ranked 117 in offense, 10 in defense, and are 2-1 (0-3 ATS) this season.