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Minnesota vs Northwestern Prediction, Preview, and Betting Lines

Minnesota vs Northwestern Prediction, Preview, and Betting Lines

Minnesota is bowl eligible, and Northwestern isn't ... yet. The Wildcats get one more shot after this with a trip down the road to Illinois to close out the regular season, but after whiffing on the last three chances, this is the better shot to get that thing over the goal line.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / November 19
Minnesota-Northwestern score predictions from the Gophers On SI staff

Minnesota-Northwestern score predictions from the Gophers On SI staff

P.J. Fleck won at least one road game in his first eight seasons as head coach of the Gophers. Saturday's trip to Wrigley Field to face Northwestern will be his final chance to lead Minnesota to its first win away from Huntington Bank Stadium in 2025.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / November 19
5 keys that will decide Minnesota’s fate against Northwestern at Wrigley Field

5 keys that will decide Minnesota’s fate against Northwestern at Wrigley Field

Minnesota has won at least one road game in every season under P.J. Fleck since he took over the program in 2017. With a 0-4 mark on the road this season, they will have one more chance to pick up a win away from Huntington Bank Stadium this week against Northwestern.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / November 19
Minnesota’s 2025 season will be defined by its final two games

Minnesota’s 2025 season will be defined by its final two games

After 10 games, the Gophers are 6-4 and bowl-eligible for the fifth-straight season, but it feels like whether the 2025 season is a success or not will hinge on their final two regular-season games.

P.J. Fleck News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / November 17

P.J. Fleck still believes the Gophers can compete at the 'highest level'

The Gophers lost to then No. 8 Oregon by 29 points on Friday night in Eugene. Head coach P.J. Fleck talked about "closing the gap" between the top tier of the Big Ten after the game, but after losing their fourth straight road game by an average of 29.5 points, that feels like a pipe dream.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Big Ten Network / November 15
Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / November 15
5 things we learned from Minnesota's overtime win over Green Bay

5 things we learned from Minnesota's overtime win over Green Bay

The Gophers entered Saturday night's game against Green Bay as 27.5-point betting favorites, but they needed overtime to escape with a 72-65 win. Here's what we learned Minnesota opened with a 23-1 run in the season opener, a 17-0 run against Alcorn State, and a 17-8 start on the road at Missouri.

College Basketball News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / November 15
Gophers barely sneak past Green Bay in ugly overtime win at the Barn

Gophers barely sneak past Green Bay in ugly overtime win at the Barn

Minnesota entered Saturday night's game against Green Bay as 27.5-point betting favorites. It seemed like a great opportunity to get back on track, but Niko Medved's squad barely squeaked by the Phoenix 72-65 in overtime.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Big Ten Network / November 15
Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / November 15
Gap between Minnesota and the top tier of the Big Ten is only getting wider

Gap between Minnesota and the top tier of the Big Ten is only getting wider

P.J. Fleck's signature win over No. 4 Penn State in 2019 generated hope and excitement within the Gophers football program that hadn't been felt in decades.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / November 15
Minnesota's gap between the top tier of the Big Ten is only getting wider

Minnesota's gap between the top tier of the Big Ten is only getting wider

P.J. Fleck's signature win over No. 4 Penn State in 2019 generated hope and excitement within the Gophers football program that hadn't been felt in decades.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Big Ten Network / November 14
Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Big Ten Network / November 14
College Football News / Athlon Sports / November 14
Minnesota vs. Oregon Prediction and Game Preview

Minnesota vs. Oregon Prediction and Game Preview

Oregon has been skating on thin ice recently in its pursuit of a second consecutive College Football Playoff berth. It started with a lackluster showing against Wisconsin, a game the Ducks still won by two scores.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / November 13
Gophers lose linebacker commit to Texas; attention turns to another possible flip

Gophers lose linebacker commit to Texas; attention turns to another possible flip

Portage, Michigan, senior Charlie Jilek flipped his verbal commitment from UCF as a tight end to Minnesota as a linebacker on October 1. He flipped his decision again to Texas on Thursday, but this time, back as a tight end.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / November 13
Insider links P.J. Fleck and 6 others to Arkansas coaching job

Insider links P.J. Fleck and 6 others to Arkansas coaching job

P.J. Fleck's name doesn't appear to be at the top of the list, but it does appear to be a list of candidates Arkansas is reviewing amid its search for a new football coach.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / November 12
5 things we learned from Minnesota's first loss of the season at Missouri

5 things we learned from Minnesota's first loss of the season at Missouri

Minnesota was exchanging blows with Missouri on the road until an unfathomable eight-point possession from the Tigers completely changed the game. The Gophers couldn't recover and lost 83-60.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / November 12
Second-half collapse too much to overcome in Gophers loss at Missouri

Second-half collapse too much to overcome in Gophers loss at Missouri

Niko Medved had the Gophers prepared in their first game against a Power Conference opponent this season, but it all fell apart in the second half. Minnesota had no answer for a 21-1 Tigers' run, and ultimately lost 83-60.

Dan Lanning News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / November 12
What the Gophers have to do in order to shock the college football world at Oregon

What the Gophers have to do in order to shock the college football world at Oregon

There aren't many people giving the Gophers a chance this week when they travel to Eugene, Oregon, to face the No. 7-ranked Ducks on Friday night. Latest betting odds from FanDuel Sportsbook view Oregon as a 25.5-point favorite, which is a larger point spread than Minnesota's Week 6 game at No.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / November 12
Minnesota-Oregon score predictions from the Gophers On SI staff

Minnesota-Oregon score predictions from the Gophers On SI staff

The Gophers have lost their three road game this season against Cal, Ohio State and Iowa by an average of 30.0 points. They might have their toughest challenge of this season this week against No.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Big Ten Network / November 11
College Football News / 5 GOATs / November 9
Minnesota at Oregon odds: Opening point spread revealed

Minnesota at Oregon odds: Opening point spread revealed

Oregon will hope to avoid an upset in Week 12 as it plays host to Minnesota in a Big Ten matchup. The Ducks (8-1, 5-1 Big Ten), survived a scare this past week against Iowa and are hopeful to keep their College Football Playoff hopes alive to close out the regular season.

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