Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Minnesota Golden Gophers
Saturday, September 27th 2025 (12:00 AM EDT)
Huntington Bank Stadium - Minneapolis, MN (Big Ten)
Scarlet Knights (3 - 0) (2 - 1 - 0)
Coach Greg Schiano (26 - 33)
Avg Score : 46 - 19 (46 - 19 on Road)
Record Prediction: 6 - 6 (#82)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 3)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 4) (Good: 4) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Coach Greg Schiano (26 - 33)
Avg Score : 46 - 19 (46 - 19 on Road)
Record Prediction: 6 - 6 (#82)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 3)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 4) (Good: 4) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
MINN coming off BYE
RUTG is playing their 5th straight game
Our Line: Minnesota -6 (SP+ RUTG -0)
Projected Score: RUTG: 25 - MINN: 31 (56)
MINN Win prob: 66% | Cover: 50%
RUTG Travel: 997 miles, 1 hrs ahead
RUTG is playing their 5th straight game
Our Line: Minnesota -6 (SP+ RUTG -0)
Projected Score: RUTG: 25 - MINN: 31 (56)
MINN Win prob: 66% | Cover: 50%
RUTG Travel: 997 miles, 1 hrs ahead
Golden Gophers (2 - 1) (1 - 2 - 0)
Coach P. J. Fleck (57 - 39)
Avg Score : 34 - 12 (45 - 5 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 7 - 5 (#63)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 2) (Good: 5) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Coach P. J. Fleck (57 - 39)
Avg Score : 34 - 12 (45 - 5 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 7 - 5 (#63)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 2) (Good: 5) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
| Rutgers's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Thu 8/28 | Rutgers vs Ohio | -11.5 | 46.5 | W 34 - 31 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/6 | Rutgers vs Miami (OH) | -15.5 | 45.5 | W 45 - 17 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | Rutgers vs Norfolk State | -44.5 | 56.5 | W 60 - 10 | O | Y | |
| Fri 9/19 | Rutgers vs Iowa | +2.5 | 45.5 | ||||
| Sat 9/27 | Rutgers at Minnesota | +6 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/11 | Rutgers at Washington | +9 | |||||
| Sat 10/18 | Rutgers vs Oregon | +17.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/25 | Rutgers at Purdue | -11.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/1 | Rutgers at Illinois | +13.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/8 | Rutgers vs Maryland | -1.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/22 | Rutgers at Ohio State | +22.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/29 | Rutgers vs Penn State | +18 | |||||
Total: Elite: 4, Good: 4, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 4, Good: 4, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Rutgers's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 4, Good: 4, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
| Minnesota's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Thu 8/28 | Minnesota vs Buffalo | -16.5 | 45.5 | W 23 - 10 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/6 | Minnesota vs Northwestern State | -43.0 | 50.5 | W 66 - 0 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | Minnesota at California | -3.0 | 41.5 | L 14 - 27 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/27 | Minnesota vs Rutgers | -6 | |||||
| Sat 10/4 | Minnesota at Ohio State | +19 | |||||
| Sat 10/11 | Minnesota vs Purdue | -20 | |||||
| Sat 10/18 | Minnesota vs Nebraska | +2 | |||||
| Sat 10/25 | Minnesota at Iowa | +3 | |||||
| Sat 11/1 | Minnesota vs Michigan State | -7 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/15 | Minnesota at Oregon | +19.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/22 | Minnesota vs Northwestern | -11 | |||||
| Sat 11/29 | Minnesota vs Wisconsin | -6.5 | |||||
Total: Elite: 2, Good: 6, Avg 0, Bad 3, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 5, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Minnesota's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 5, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Important Stats (2025)
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUTG | #31 (.33) | 53% (22) | 46.3 | 50% (42) | 3.09 (59) | 165 | 56% (14) | 296 | 3.93 (70) | #99 (.19) | 39% (68) | 19.3 | 36% (46) | 42% (85) | 3.92 (85) | 31.3 | 0 | 1.3 |
| MINN | #57 (.23) | 46% (50) | 34.3 | 42% (84) | 3.24 (44) | 180 | 51% (31) | 240 | 3.57 (93) | #26 (-) | 33% (28) | 12.3 | 24% (6) | 39% (65) | 3.78 (77) | 46.7 | 1.3 | 1.7 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUTG | #84 (.16) | 43% (67) | 44% (69) | 2.92 (88) | 164 | 42% (63) | 189 | 4.19 (44) | #106 (.23) | 43% (85) | 48% (113) | 40% (59) | 4.03 (92) | 33.8 | 0.6 | 0.9 | ||
| MINN | #64 (.2) | 45% (39) | 44% (65) | 2.7 (119) | 103 | 46% (29) | 204 | 4.38 (27) | #16 (.08) | 39% (35) | 36% (8) | 42% (80) | 3.32 (23) | 35.6 | 0.8 | 1.5 |
Overall Stats 2025
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUTG Offense | 3 | 46.3 | 46.3 | 52.6% | 3.93 | 0 | 29 | 461 | 165 | 296 | 4 | 52% | 48% | 50% | 56% | 8% | .33 |
| MINN Defense | 3 | 12.3 | 5 | 33.3% | 3.78 | 1.7 | - | - | - | - | - | 40% | 60% | 24% | 39% | 21% | - |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUTG Defense | 3 | 19.3 | 19.3 | 39.2% | 3.92 | 1.3 | - | - | - | - | - | 45% | 54% | 36% | 42% | 14% | .19 |
| MINN Offense | 3 | 34.3 | 44.5 | 46.2% | 3.57 | 1.3 | 24 | 421 | 180 | 240 | 4.3 | 52% | 48% | 42% | 51% | 12% | .23 |
Additional Stats 2025
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers | 3 | 35:38 | 29.3 | 50% | 80% | 4 | 31.3 | 0 | 1.3 | 5 | 1.3 | 3 | 31.2 |
| Minnesota | 3 | 35:12 | 23.7 | 49% | 33% | 4.7 | 46.7 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 6.3 | 2.3 | 1 | 35.3 |
Run Game Stats (2025)
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUTG Offense | 3 | 52% (59) | 50% (42) | 41.3 | 164.7 | 4 | 6 (49) | .15 (61) | 3.09 (59) | 90% (14) | 6% (27) | 0.87 (92) |
| MINN Defense | 3 | 40% (11) | 24% (6) | - | - | - | - | -.17 (11) | 1.94 (9) | 80% (107) | 16% (10) | 0.81 (37) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUTG Defense | 3 | 45% (36) | 36% (46) | - | - | - | - | .23 (114) | 3.29 (122) | 40% (7) | 9% (85) | 1.37 (127) |
| MINN Offense | 3 | 52% (60) | 42% (84) | 42.3 | 180.3 | 4.3 | 6 (49) | .06 (94) | 3.24 (44) | 80% (36) | 6% (16) | 0.78 (115) |
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUTG Offense | 3 | 48% (75) | 56% (14) | 22.3 | 31.3 | 296.3 | 9.5 | 13.3 | 9 (13) | 0 (1) | .53 (21) | 1.4 (90) | 25% (23) | 44% (16) | .41 (51) | 2% (7) | 1.5 (122) |
| MINN Defense | 3 | 60% (130) | 39% (65) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 (56) | .11 (38) | 1.5 (61) | 37% (25) | 24% (38) | .24 (61) | 6% (76) | 2.2 (97) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUTG Defense | 3 | 54% (101) | 42% (85) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 (56) | .25 (80) | 1.6 (78) | 41% (5) | 35% (112) | .48 (113) | 5% (85) | 2.1 (86) |
| MINN Offense | 3 | 48% (73) | 51% (31) | 17 | 28 | 240.3 | 8.6 | 14.1 | 5 (54) | 3 (92) | .42 (41) | 1.7 (35) | 31% (75) | 35% (44) | .34 (65) | 7% (104) | 1.8 (96) |
Rutgers's Power Ratings
Rutgers's Power Rating: 11.17 #52
Rutgers's Offense Rating: 21.15 #28
Rutgers's Defense Rating: 9.98 #81
2025 Talent Rating: 836.00 #45
Blue Chip Ratio: 3% #65
Rutgers's 2025 Expected Record: 6.0 - 6.0
Rutgers's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 8.6 #46
Rutgers's Offense SP+ Rating: 33.1 #31
Rutgers's Defense SP+ Rating: 24.6 #54
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Rutgers's Power Rating: 11.17 #52
Rutgers's Offense Rating: 21.15 #28
Rutgers's Defense Rating: 9.98 #81
2025 Talent Rating: 836.00 #45
Blue Chip Ratio: 3% #65
Rutgers's 2025 Expected Record: 6.0 - 6.0
Rutgers's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 8.6 #46
Rutgers's Offense SP+ Rating: 33.1 #31
Rutgers's Defense SP+ Rating: 24.6 #54
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Power Ratings Matchup
Rutgers: 11.17 Minnesota: 15.72
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Rutgers: 8.6 Minnesota: 8.4
Rutgers: 11.17 Minnesota: 15.72
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Rutgers: 8.6 Minnesota: 8.4
Minnesota's Power Ratings
Minnesota's Power Rating: 15.72 #35
Minnesota's Offense Rating: 15.99 #46
Minnesota's Defense Rating: -2.05 #22
2025 Talent Rating: 928.00 #19
Blue Chip Ratio: 8 #44
Minnesota's 2025 Expected Record: 7.0 - 5.0
Minnesota's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 8.4 #47
Minnesota's Offense SP+ Rating: 23.7 #95
Minnesota's Defense SP+ Rating: 15.4 #11
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Minnesota's Power Rating: 15.72 #35
Minnesota's Offense Rating: 15.99 #46
Minnesota's Defense Rating: -2.05 #22
2025 Talent Rating: 928.00 #19
Blue Chip Ratio: 8 #44
Minnesota's 2025 Expected Record: 7.0 - 5.0
Minnesota's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 8.4 #47
Minnesota's Offense SP+ Rating: 23.7 #95
Minnesota's Defense SP+ Rating: 15.4 #11
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Rutgers Scoring
Offense: 46.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 46.3
Defense: 19.3 PPG
Defense on Road: 19.3
Rutgers's 2025 Record
Record: 3 - 0
Record vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Offense: 46.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 46.3
Defense: 19.3 PPG
Defense on Road: 19.3
Rutgers's 2025 Record
Record: 3 - 0
Record vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Minnesota 31
Rutgers 25
Total Points: 56
Minnesota 31
Rutgers 25
Total Points: 56
Minnesota Scoring
Offense: 34.3 PPG
Offense at Home: 44.5
Defense: 12.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 5
Minnesota's 2025 Record
Record: 2 - 1
Record vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
Record at home: 2 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 1 - 1 - 0
Offense: 34.3 PPG
Offense at Home: 44.5
Defense: 12.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 5
Minnesota's 2025 Record
Record: 2 - 1
Record vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
Record at home: 2 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 1 - 1 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Winner | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11/09 | Rutgers | 26 | Minnesota | 19 | Rutgers | Minnesota -6.5 | Rutgers | 44.5 | Over |
| 2022 | 10/29 | Minnesota | 31 | Rutgers | 0 | Minnesota | Minnesota -14 | Minnesota | 40.5 | Under |
| 2019 | 10/19 | Rutgers | 7 | Minnesota | 42 | Minnesota | Minnesota -28.5 | Minnesota | 46.0 | Over |
| 2016 | 10/22 | Minnesota | 34 | Rutgers | 32 | Minnesota | Minnesota -21 | Rutgers | 45.0 | Over |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 3 | 2 | 3 Overs |
| Rutgers | 1 | 2 | 1 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 3 - 1 | 2 - 2 | 1 - 1 | 1 - 1 |
| Road Teams | 1 - 3 | 2 - 2 | 1 - 1 | 1 - 1 |
(#52) Rutgers Info
Power Rating: 11.17 #52
Offense Rating: 21.15 #28
Defense Rating: 9.98 #81
Overall SP+ Rating: 8.6 #46
Offense SP+ Rating: 33.1 #31
Defense SP+ Rating: 24.6 #54
Talent Rating: 836.00 #45
Blue Chip Ratio: 3% #65
Expected Record: 6.0 - 6.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 52%
Great Offense Success Rate of 53%
Great Offensive Explosiveness
Bad in Scoring Position 3.93 PPO
Good Run Success 50%
Great Pass Success 56%
Good OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Bad Defense Success Rate of 39%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.92 PPO
Avg Run Def Success 36%
Bad Pass Def Success 42%
Poor Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Rutgers has lost 1 straight
Record on Road: 0 - 0 (0 - 0 - 0 vs Spread )
Rutgers Notes
(8/21) OT R Langsdale out for season, big loss
(6/10) OL 4/5 back. 5 portal adds, looks pretty good
(6/10) Def not great LY, returns a lot. 9 portal adds
(6/10) OL has top 10 exp, 87% of which returning
(5/15) DL added 5 portals, JMU's best DE & DT
(5/13) Def portals very productive, esp on the DL
(4/24) WR Sheffield big add w Strong/Duff. Very good
(3/29) QB Kaliakmanis back, JAG+. Can run
(3/29) HC Schiano v good. Has bowled last 2 years
(3/21) RB Raymond good FR LY, portal Campbell (FAU)
Rutgers Highlights
Rutgers in Undefeated
Rutgers offense is efficent (#22)
Rutgers offense is good on 3rd downs
Rutgers does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#25)
Rutgers has a great TO Margin (#1)
Rutgers commits very few Penalties (#25)
Rutgers Deficiencies
Rutgers gives up a Lot of Explosive Plays (#117)
Rutgers has a bad defensive line (#122)
Power Rating: 11.17 #52
Offense Rating: 21.15 #28
Defense Rating: 9.98 #81
Overall SP+ Rating: 8.6 #46
Offense SP+ Rating: 33.1 #31
Defense SP+ Rating: 24.6 #54
Talent Rating: 836.00 #45
Blue Chip Ratio: 3% #65
Expected Record: 6.0 - 6.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 52%
Great Offense Success Rate of 53%
Great Offensive Explosiveness
Bad in Scoring Position 3.93 PPO
Good Run Success 50%
Great Pass Success 56%
Good OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Bad Defense Success Rate of 39%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.92 PPO
Avg Run Def Success 36%
Bad Pass Def Success 42%
Poor Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Rutgers has lost 1 straight
Record on Road: 0 - 0 (0 - 0 - 0 vs Spread )
Rutgers Notes
(8/21) OT R Langsdale out for season, big loss
(6/10) OL 4/5 back. 5 portal adds, looks pretty good
(6/10) Def not great LY, returns a lot. 9 portal adds
(6/10) OL has top 10 exp, 87% of which returning
(5/15) DL added 5 portals, JMU's best DE & DT
(5/13) Def portals very productive, esp on the DL
(4/24) WR Sheffield big add w Strong/Duff. Very good
(3/29) QB Kaliakmanis back, JAG+. Can run
(3/29) HC Schiano v good. Has bowled last 2 years
(3/21) RB Raymond good FR LY, portal Campbell (FAU)
Rutgers Highlights
Rutgers in Undefeated
Rutgers offense is efficent (#22)
Rutgers offense is good on 3rd downs
Rutgers does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#25)
Rutgers has a great TO Margin (#1)
Rutgers commits very few Penalties (#25)
Rutgers Deficiencies
Rutgers gives up a Lot of Explosive Plays (#117)
Rutgers has a bad defensive line (#122)
| Performance GradesPerf Grades | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | MINN | RUTG |
| OverallOver | #8 | #14 |
| OffenseOff | #8 | #1 |
| DefenseDef | #17 | #87 |
| Special TeamsST | #4 | #89 |
| PassingPass | #13 | #1 |
| RushingRush | #13 | #38 |
| Run BlockRBLK | #11 | #4 |
| Pass BlockPBLK | #44 | #8 |
| Route RunningWR Rt | #35 | #2 |
| TacklingTkl | #25 | #56 |
| Run DefenseR Def | #34 | #87 |
| Pass Rush DefPRush | #63 | #55 |
| Coverage DefCov | #10 | #90 |
(#35) Minnesota Info
Power Rating: 15.72 #35
Offense Rating: 15.99 #46
Defense Rating: -2.05 #22
Overall SP+ Rating: 8.4 #47
Offense SP+ Rating: 23.7 #95
Defense SP+ Rating: 15.4 #11
Talent Rating: 928.00 #19
Blue Chip Ratio: 8 #44
Expected Record: 7.0 - 5.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 52%
Avg Offense Success Rate of 46%
Avg Offensive Explosiveness
Poor in Scoring Position 3.57 PPO
Bad Run Success 42%
Good Pass Success 51%
Good OL Grades, Good OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Good Defense Success Rate of 33%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.78 PPO
Great Run Def Success 24%
Avg Pass Def Success 39%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Minnesota has lost 1 straight
Minnesota has won 2 straight at Home
Record at home: 2 - 0 (1 - 1 - 0 vs Spread)
Minnesota Notes
(9/13) RB1 D Taylor doubtful for Cal (leg inj)
(8/29) QB Lindsey, RB Taylor as good as advertised
(5/26) Portal DE J Howard (LSU) a pot. gamewrecker
(5/23) Safeties Perich & Brown a top duo in CFB
(5/2) S Koi Perch #2 via PFF, only a Soph, 5 Ints
(4/17) QB RFr Drake Lindsey starter? Pryon in portal
(4/7) OL 2/5 back, bad LY. 3 exp'd P4 portals added
(3/31) RB Taylor back, add Turner (Marsh). Looks great
(3/19) WR rebuild. 3 portal adds. Improved, how much?
(3/19) Def v good and return a lot. New DE/CB needs
Minnesota Highlights
Minnesota is Undefeated at Home
Minnesota offense is good on 3rd downs
Minnesota does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#18)
Minnesota has a really good defense (#28)
Minnesota has a good run defense (#6)
Minnesota Stuffs a lot of Run Plays (#24)
Minnesota Defensive Line is very good (#9)
Minnesota Front 7 is disruptive (#10)
Minnesota Deficiencies
Power Rating: 15.72 #35
Offense Rating: 15.99 #46
Defense Rating: -2.05 #22
Overall SP+ Rating: 8.4 #47
Offense SP+ Rating: 23.7 #95
Defense SP+ Rating: 15.4 #11
Talent Rating: 928.00 #19
Blue Chip Ratio: 8 #44
Expected Record: 7.0 - 5.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 52%
Avg Offense Success Rate of 46%
Avg Offensive Explosiveness
Poor in Scoring Position 3.57 PPO
Bad Run Success 42%
Good Pass Success 51%
Good OL Grades, Good OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Good Defense Success Rate of 33%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.78 PPO
Great Run Def Success 24%
Avg Pass Def Success 39%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Minnesota has lost 1 straight
Minnesota has won 2 straight at Home
Record at home: 2 - 0 (1 - 1 - 0 vs Spread)
Minnesota Notes
(9/13) RB1 D Taylor doubtful for Cal (leg inj)
(8/29) QB Lindsey, RB Taylor as good as advertised
(5/26) Portal DE J Howard (LSU) a pot. gamewrecker
(5/23) Safeties Perich & Brown a top duo in CFB
(5/2) S Koi Perch #2 via PFF, only a Soph, 5 Ints
(4/17) QB RFr Drake Lindsey starter? Pryon in portal
(4/7) OL 2/5 back, bad LY. 3 exp'd P4 portals added
(3/31) RB Taylor back, add Turner (Marsh). Looks great
(3/19) WR rebuild. 3 portal adds. Improved, how much?
(3/19) Def v good and return a lot. New DE/CB needs
Minnesota Highlights
Minnesota is Undefeated at Home
Minnesota offense is good on 3rd downs
Minnesota does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#18)
Minnesota has a really good defense (#28)
Minnesota has a good run defense (#6)
Minnesota Stuffs a lot of Run Plays (#24)
Minnesota Defensive Line is very good (#9)
Minnesota Front 7 is disruptive (#10)
Minnesota Deficiencies
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athan Kaliakmanis | 62 | 85 | 73% | 820 | 7 | 0 | 9.6 |
| AJ Surace | 4 | 7 | 57% | 58 | 2 | 0 | 8.3 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antwan Raymond | 43 | 248 | 5 | 5.8 | 35 |
| CJ Campbell | 22 | 119 | 0 | 5.4 | 22 |
| Ja'shon Benjamin | 21 | 102 | 1 | 4.9 | 15 |
| Edd Guerrier | 7 | 25 | 0 | 3.6 | 9 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KJ Duff | 17 | 244 | 2 | 14.4 | 32 |
| Ian Strong | 16 | 216 | 2 | 13.5 | 26 |
| DT Sheffield (Tr) | 12 | 201 | 2 | 16.8 | 54 |
| Ben Black | 3 | 56 | 1 | 18.7 | 37 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaj Sanders | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Moses Walker | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jett Elad (Tr) | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Eric O'Neill (Tr) | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djibril Abdou Rahman | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dariel Djabome | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jordan Thompson | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric O'Neill (Tr) | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Mascoe | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kaj Sanders | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keshon Griffin | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Lindsey | 46 | 76 | 61% | 634 | 4 | 2 | 8.3 |
| Max Shikenjanski | 4 | 5 | 80% | 80 | 1 | 0 | 16.0 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Taylor | 33 | 161 | 0 | 4.9 | 18 |
| Fame Ijeboi | 23 | 136 | 0 | 5.9 | 27 |
| Grant Washington | 20 | 126 | 0 | 6.3 | 16 |
| Cameron Davis (Tr) | 21 | 69 | 2 | 3.3 | 14 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javon Tracy (Tr) | 6 | 150 | 1 | 25.0 | 45 |
| Lemeke Brockington | 10 | 136 | 0 | 13.6 | 23 |
| Jalen Smith | 2 | 76 | 1 | 38.0 | 60 |
| Kenric Lanier II | 2 | 59 | 0 | 29.5 | 52 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maverick Baranowski | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Williams | 18 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Koi Perich | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Gousby | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Smith | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Devon Williams | 18 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel Karmo | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Jalen Logan-Redding | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Nestor (Tr) | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Devon Williams | 18 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Anthony Smith | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |