14 Final 28 9 Final 20 7 Final 42 14 Final 51 7 Final 38 31 Final 35 45 Final 19 9 Final 56 24 Final 34 0 Final 34 20 Final 27 13 Final 16 14 Final 62 48 Final 45 0 Final 66 17 Final 45 3 Final 77 22 Final 44 10 Final 42 7 Final 55 22 Final 32 31 Final 42 0 Final 70 36 Final 27 12 Final 59 43 Final 36 13 Final 20 6 Final 45 24 Final 38 16 Final 27 30 Final 23 7 Final 31 20 Final 34 17 Final 72 27 Final 26 6 Final 28 33 Final 30 3 Final 69 17 Final 45 7 Final 31 10 Final 17 10 Final 42 18 Final 16 20 Final 38 17 Final 20 14 Final 56 21 Final 20 6 Final 54 3 Final 56 14 Final 56 9 Final 63 3 Final 35 33 Final 31 24 Final 21 21 Final 45 17 Final 21 38 Final 16 20 Final 3 7 Final 68 10 Final 38 3 Final 45 35 Final 9 28 Final 23 40 Final 42 20 Final 59 13 Final 24 0 Final 68 44 Final 20 0 Final 13 17 Final 34 7 Final 23 20 Final 24 3 Final 42 0 Final 73 23 Final 30 10 Final 34 14 Final 21 17 Final 42 3 Final 48 13 Final 36 3 Final 27 10 Final 70 20 Final 37

Minnesota Golden Gophers

By · Last updated

Minnesota Golden Gophers is 7-5 on the season, 3-8-1 against the spread, and holds a power rating of +5.5. Minnesota Golden Gophers is covering at just 27% this season (3-8-1), below the FBS average — a notable trend for spread bettors; they have also qualified for the postseason this season.

Conference: Big Ten Conference
Stadium: Huntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
Power Rating: +5.5
HFA Rating:2.7 pts
Record: 7-5
ATS: 3-8-1
O/U: 5-6-1

2025 Schedule & Results

Location
Opponent
Result / Date
ATS
O/U
vs
Buffalo
W 23-10
L
Under
vs
Northwestern State
W 66-0
Push
Push
at
California
L 14-27
L
Under
vs
Rutgers
W 31-28
L
Over
at
Ohio State
L 3-42
L
Over
vs
Purdue
W 27-20
L
Under
vs
Nebraska
W 24-6
W
Under
at
Iowa
L 3-41
L
Over
vs
Michigan State
W 23-20
L
Under
at
Oregon
L 13-42
L
Over
at
Northwestern
L 35-38
W
Over
vs
Wisconsin
W 17-7
W
Under
vs
New Mexico
W 20-17
Push
Push

2025 Season Travel Profile

7,052 miles — ranked 57th heaviest in FBS (234 teams)
Week Opponent Distance Cumulative
Week 0—Home (0 mi)0 mi
Week 1BuffaloHome (0 mi)0 mi
Week 2Northwestern StateHome (0 mi)0 mi
Week 3California1,576 mi1,576 mi
Week 4—Bye
Week 5RutgersHome (0 mi)1,576 mi
Week 6Ohio State623 mi2,199 mi
Week 7PurdueHome (0 mi)2,199 mi
Week 8NebraskaHome (0 mi)2,199 mi
Week 9Iowa244 mi2,443 mi
Week 10Michigan StateHome (0 mi)2,443 mi
Week 11—Bye
Week 12Oregon1,467 mi3,910 mi
Week 13Northwestern349 mi4,260 mi
Week 14WisconsinHome (0 mi)4,260 mi

Latest Preview (Week Recent)

Dominant Defense in Snow

Minnesota's defense rebounded from a rough month, limiting Wisconsin to one score and forcing three turnovers (two interceptions, one fumble recovery). John Nestor had two picks and a fumble recovery, and the defense held the Badgers under 300 total yards for the ninth time this season.

Efficient Offense in Adverse Conditions

Redshirt freshman QB Drake Lindsey completed 18 of 24 passes for 90 yards, relying on safe plays like screens and out routes. Darius Taylor's 49-yard TD run and Jameson Geers' third-quarter TD catch provided the scoring, showcasing the team's ability to execute in snowy, windy weather.

Perfect Home Record

Minnesota finished 7-0 at Huntington Bank Stadium, the first undefeated home season since 1967. This home-field advantage could be a key factor in their bowl game, especially if they are selected for a neutral-site or home-like venue.

Turnover Margin Success

The Gophers achieved a plus-three turnover margin, matching their weekly practice goal. This defensive aggressiveness and ball security will be critical in their bowl game, as they aim to replicate this performance against a potentially stronger opponent.

Bowl Game Outlook

Minnesota awaits a bowl invitation, with the Rate Bowl (Dec. 26) or Pinstripe Bowl (Dec. 27) as likely destinations. Their strong defense and ability to win in tough conditions make them a dangerous opponent, but they must maintain offensive efficiency against a bowl-caliber defense.

Sources

Schedule & Results

Power Ratings & HFA

Minnesota Golden Gophers — 7-5 overall, 3-8-1 ATS, power rating +5.5.