Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Northwestern Wildcats
Saturday, November 22nd 2025 (12:00 PM EST)
Northwestern -4.0 (41.0) (-185) Open: -5.5 | 40.5
Northwestern 38 - Minnesota: 35 (Big Ten)
Golden Gophers (8 - 5) (5 - 8 - 0)
Coach P. J. Fleck (57 - 39)
Avg Score : 23 - 23 (8 - 38 on Road)
Record Prediction: 7.5 - 5.5 (#61)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 3) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Coach P. J. Fleck (57 - 39)
Avg Score : 23 - 23 (8 - 38 on Road)
Record Prediction: 7.5 - 5.5 (#61)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 3) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
MINN 2nd straight Road Game
NW 2nd straight Home Game
Our Line: Northwestern -2.5 (SP+ NW -1)
Projected Score: MINN: 19 - NW: 22 (41)
NW Win prob: 62% | Cover: 49%
MINN Travel: 342 miles
NW 2nd straight Home Game
Our Line: Northwestern -2.5 (SP+ NW -1)
Projected Score: MINN: 19 - NW: 22 (41)
NW Win prob: 62% | Cover: 49%
MINN Travel: 342 miles
Wildcats (7 - 6) (8 - 4 - 1)
Coach David Braun (12 - 13)
Avg Score : 23 - 20 (27 - 12 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 6.7 - 6.3 (#71)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 3)
Losses: (Elite: 3) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 0)
Coach David Braun (12 - 13)
Avg Score : 23 - 20 (27 - 12 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 6.7 - 6.3 (#71)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 3)
Losses: (Elite: 3) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 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 | -3.5 | 51.5 | W 31 - 28 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/4 | Minnesota at Ohio State | +23.5 | 42.5 | L 3 - 42 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/11 | Minnesota vs Purdue | -7.5 | 49.5 | W 27 - 20 | U | N | |
| Fri 10/17 | Minnesota vs Nebraska | +7.0 | 47.5 | W 24 - 6 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/25 | Minnesota at Iowa | +7.5 | 39.5 | L 3 - 41 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/1 | Minnesota vs Michigan State | -4.5 | 44.5 | W 23 - 20 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Fri 11/14 | Minnesota at Oregon | +26.5 | 45.5 | L 13 - 42 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/22 | Minnesota vs Northwestern | +4.0 | 41.0 | L 35 - 38 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/29 | Minnesota vs Wisconsin | +2.5 | 38.5 | W 17 - 7 | U | Y | |
| Fri 12/26 | Minnesota vs New Mexico | -1.5 | 44.5 | W 20 - 17 | U | Y | |
Total: Elite: 3, Good: 1, Avg 2, Bad 3, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 3, Good: 1, Avg 2, Bad 1, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 2, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 3, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 0
Predictions for Minnesota's Schedule
Played: Elite: 3, Good: 1, Avg 2, Bad 1, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 2, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 3, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 0
| Northwestern's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/30 | Northwestern at Tulane | +6.5 | 47.5 | L 3 - 23 | U | N | |
| Fri 9/5 | Northwestern vs Western Illinois | -30.5 | 48.5 | W 42 - 7 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | Northwestern vs Oregon | +25.5 | 50.5 | L 14 - 34 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/27 | Northwestern vs UCLA | -6.0 | 45.5 | W 17 - 14 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/4 | Northwestern vs UL Monroe | -12.5 | 43.5 | W 42 - 7 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/11 | Northwestern at Penn State | +20.5 | 46.5 | W 22 - 21 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/18 | Northwestern vs Purdue | -3.0 | 47.5 | W 19 - 0 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/25 | Northwestern at Nebraska | +7.5 | 44.5 | L 21 - 28 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Fri 11/7 | Northwestern at USC | +14.5 | 54.5 | L 17 - 38 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/15 | Northwestern vs Michigan | +10.0 | 41.5 | L 22 - 24 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/22 | Northwestern vs Minnesota | -4.0 | 41.0 | W 38 - 35 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/29 | Northwestern at Illinois | +7.0 | 44.5 | L 13 - 20 | U | Y | |
| Fri 12/26 | Northwestern vs Central Michigan | -13.5 | 43.5 | W 34 - 7 | U | Y | |
Total: Elite: 3, Good: 3, Avg 2, Bad 1, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 3, Good: 2, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 3, Good: 1, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Northwestern's Schedule
Played: Elite: 3, Good: 2, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 3, Good: 1, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Important Stats (2025)
Overall Stats 2025
Additional 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINN | #95 (.13) | 40% (100) | 23 | 39% (111) | 2.62 (124) | 95 | 41% (77) | 179 | 3.79 (60) | #96 (.2) | 45% (115) | 22.9 | 43% (79) | 47% (124) | 3.84 (87) | 24.3 | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| NW | #83 (.15) | 43% (59) | 23.4 | 46% (48) | 2.97 (65) | 155 | 42% (68) | 168 | 3.21 (114) | #73 (.17) | 45% (117) | 19.8 | 47% (121) | 44% (100) | 3.37 (43) | 32.3 | 1.5 | 1.2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| NW | #129 (.02) | 37% (123) | 39% (113) | 2.63 (124) | 99 | 36% (116) | 186 | 3.02 (127) | #57 (.15) | 45% (106) | 44% (80) | 46% (117) | 3.74 (64) | 38.8 | 1.5 | 1.3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINN Offense | 13 | 23 | 8.3 | 39.9% | 3.79 | 0.6 | 16 | 274 | 95 | 179 | 3.6 | 41% | 57% | 39% | 41% | 16% | .13 |
| NW Defense | 13 | 19.8 | 12.4 | 45.3% | 3.37 | 1.2 | - | - | - | - | - | 52% | 46% | 47% | 44% | 15% | .17 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINN Defense | 13 | 22.9 | 38 | 45.2% | 3.84 | 1.2 | - | - | - | - | - | 46% | 53% | 43% | 47% | 18% | .2 |
| NW Offense | 13 | 23.4 | 26.8 | 43.1% | 3.21 | 1.5 | 18 | 323 | 155 | 168 | 4.8 | 51% | 47% | 46% | 42% | 17% | .15 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 13 | 27:07 | 15.8 | 39% | 42% | 3.1 | 24.3 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 6.5 | 2.7 | 2 | 30.7 |
| Northwestern | 13 | 30:12 | 18.3 | 44% | 63% | 4.1 | 32.3 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 0 | 28.5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINN Offense | 13 | 41% (126) | 39% (111) | 26.4 | 95.4 | 3.6 | 14 (88) | .02 (115) | 2.62 (124) | 73% (63) | 9% (46) | 0.89 (102) |
| NW Defense | 13 | 52% (93) | 47% (121) | - | - | - | - | .18 (109) | 3.16 (113) | 71% (62) | 9% (94) | 0.99 (86) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINN Defense | 13 | 46% (19) | 43% (79) | - | - | - | - | .14 (91) | 2.86 (63) | 73% (80) | 13% (6) | 0.98 (84) |
| NW Offense | 13 | 51% (59) | 46% (48) | 32.5 | 155 | 4.8 | 15 (99) | .14 (57) | 2.97 (65) | 76% (41) | 8% (34) | 0.91 (91) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINN Offense | 13 | 57% (11) | 41% (77) | 17.9 | 28.5 | 178.6 | 6.3 | 10 | 17 (61) | 7 (34) | .22 (83) | 1.4 (120) | 33% (96) | 28% (92) | .2 (108) | 7% (114) | 1.8 (125) |
| NW Defense | 13 | 46% (37) | 44% (100) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 (75) | .24 (62) | 1.4 (7) | 28% (121) | 34% (120) | .32 (82) | 6% (64) | 1.8 (19) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINN Defense | 13 | 53% (118) | 47% (124) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 (38) | .25 (74) | 1.5 (35) | 30% (100) | 36% (129) | .42 (123) | 5% (122) | 2 (56) |
| NW Offense | 13 | 47% (81) | 42% (68) | 15.7 | 26.4 | 167.8 | 6.4 | 10.7 | 14 (75) | 12 (108) | .21 (88) | 1.5 (96) | 30% (49) | 33% (37) | .31 (68) | 9% (131) | 1.8 (128) |
Minnesota's Power Ratings
Minnesota's Power Rating: -2.21 #77
Minnesota's Offense Rating: 8.86 #68
Minnesota's Defense Rating: 11.07 #83
2025 Talent Rating: 928.00 #19
Blue Chip Ratio: 8% #44
Minnesota's 2025 Expected Record: 7.5 - 5.5
Minnesota's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 0.4 #70
Minnesota's Offense SP+ Rating: 24.0 #92
Minnesota's Defense SP+ Rating: 22.9 #44
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Minnesota's Power Rating: -2.21 #77
Minnesota's Offense Rating: 8.86 #68
Minnesota's Defense Rating: 11.07 #83
2025 Talent Rating: 928.00 #19
Blue Chip Ratio: 8% #44
Minnesota's 2025 Expected Record: 7.5 - 5.5
Minnesota's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 0.4 #70
Minnesota's Offense SP+ Rating: 24.0 #92
Minnesota's Defense SP+ Rating: 22.9 #44
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Power Ratings Matchup
Minnesota: -2.21 Northwestern: 1.49
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Minnesota: 0.4 Northwestern: 1.8
Minnesota: -2.21 Northwestern: 1.49
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Minnesota: 0.4 Northwestern: 1.8
Northwestern's Power Ratings
Northwestern's Power Rating: 1.49 #66
Northwestern's Offense Rating: 8.13 #73
Northwestern's Defense Rating: 6.95 #60
2025 Talent Rating: 840.00 #41
Blue Chip Ratio: 3 #65
Northwestern's 2025 Expected Record: 6.7 - 6.3
Northwestern's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 1.8 #63
Northwestern's Offense SP+ Rating: 23.4 #97
Northwestern's Defense SP+ Rating: 22.3 #39
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Northwestern's Power Rating: 1.49 #66
Northwestern's Offense Rating: 8.13 #73
Northwestern's Defense Rating: 6.95 #60
2025 Talent Rating: 840.00 #41
Blue Chip Ratio: 3 #65
Northwestern's 2025 Expected Record: 6.7 - 6.3
Northwestern's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 1.8 #63
Northwestern's Offense SP+ Rating: 23.4 #97
Northwestern's Defense SP+ Rating: 22.3 #39
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Minnesota Scoring
Offense: 23 PPG
Offense on Road: 8.3
Defense: 22.9 PPG
Defense on Road: 38
Minnesota's 2025 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 5 - 8 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 7
Record on Road: 0 - 4
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 4 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 3 - 3 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 0 - 3 - 0
Offense: 23 PPG
Offense on Road: 8.3
Defense: 22.9 PPG
Defense on Road: 38
Minnesota's 2025 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 5 - 8 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 7
Record on Road: 0 - 4
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 4 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 3 - 3 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 0 - 3 - 0
Projected Score
Northwestern 22
Minnesota 19
Total Points: 41
Based on Last 4 Games
Northwestern 27
Minnesota 12
Total Points: 38
Based on Entire Season
Northwestern 28
Minnesota 16
Total Points: 44
Northwestern 22
Minnesota 19
Total Points: 41
Based on Last 4 Games
Northwestern 27
Minnesota 12
Total Points: 38
Based on Entire Season
Northwestern 28
Minnesota 16
Total Points: 44
Northwestern Scoring
Offense: 23.4 PPG
Offense at Home: 26.8
Defense: 19.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 12.4
Northwestern's 2025 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 8 - 4 - 1
Over/Under Record: 6 - 7
Record at home: 4 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 4 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 4 - 2 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 3 - 1 - 0
Offense: 23.4 PPG
Offense at Home: 26.8
Defense: 19.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 12.4
Northwestern's 2025 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 8 - 4 - 1
Over/Under Record: 6 - 7
Record at home: 4 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 4 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 4 - 2 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 3 - 1 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11/22 | Northwestern | 38 | Minnesota | 35 | Northwestern -4.0 | Minnesota | 41.0 | Over |
| 2023 | 09/23 | Northwestern | 37 | Minnesota | 34 | Minnesota -11.5 | Northwestern | 39.5 | Over |
| 2022 | 11/12 | Minnesota | 31 | Northwestern | 3 | Minnesota -17 | Minnesota | 40.5 | Under |
| 2021 | 10/30 | Northwestern | 14 | Minnesota | 41 | Minnesota -7.5 | Minnesota | 43.5 | Over |
| 2019 | 11/23 | Northwestern | 22 | Minnesota | 38 | Minnesota -15.5 | Minnesota | 41.0 | Over |
| 2018 | 11/17 | Minnesota | 14 | Northwestern | 24 | Minnesota -3 | Northwestern | 48.5 | Under |
| 2017 | 11/18 | Northwestern | 39 | Minnesota | 0 | Northwestern -7 | Northwestern | 40.5 | Under |
| 2016 | 11/19 | Minnesota | 29 | Northwestern | 12 | Minnesota -2 | Minnesota | 46.0 | Under |
| 2015 | 10/03 | Northwestern | 27 | Minnesota | 0 | Northwestern -6.5 | Northwestern | 40.5 | Under |
| 2014 | 10/11 | Minnesota | 24 | Northwestern | 17 | Minnesota -3.5 | Minnesota | 45.0 | Under |
| 2013 | 10/19 | Northwestern | 17 | Minnesota | 20 | Northwestern -13 | Minnesota | 0 | |
| 2012 | 10/13 | Minnesota | 13 | Northwestern | 21 | ||||
| 2011 | 11/19 | Northwestern | 28 | Minnesota | 13 | ||||
| 2010 | 10/02 | Minnesota | 28 | Northwestern | 29 | ||||
| 2009 | 09/26 | Northwestern | 24 | Minnesota | 35 | ||||
| 2008 | 11/01 | Minnesota | 17 | Northwestern | 24 | ||||
| 2007 | 10/13 | Northwestern | 49 | Minnesota | 48 | ||||
| 2004 | 09/25 | Minnesota | 43 | Northwestern | 17 | ||||
| 2003 | 10/04 | Northwestern | 17 | Minnesota | 42 | ||||
| 2002 | 10/10 | Minnesota | 45 | Northwestern | 42 | ||||
| 2001 | 10/13 | Northwestern | 23 | Minnesota | 17 | ||||
| 2000 | 10/27 | Minnesota | 35 | Northwestern | 41 |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern | 12 | 4 | 4 Overs |
| Minnesota | 10 | 7 | 6 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 12 - 10 | 6 - 5 | 5 - 3 | 1 - 2 |
| Road Teams | 10 - 12 | 5 - 6 | 2 - 1 | 3 - 5 |
| Overall StatsOvr | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | MINN | NW |
| Power RatePwr | #77 | #66 |
| SP+SP+ | #70 | #63 |
| Perf GradeGrade | #60 | #51 |
| OffenseOff | #48 | #35 |
| DefenseDef | #110 | #86 |
| Spec TeamsST | #1 | #108 |
| TalentTal | #19 | #41 |
| Blue ChipsBC% | #44 | #65 |
(11/22) This program is awful on road. Study why
(11/16) Gophers historically bad road season, L2 at home
(11/2) Outgained & outplayed by Mich St, Def torched
(10/27) Off horrific vs Iowa, 133 yds, 24 rushing, 3 TOs.
(10/18) Def dominated Neb w/ 9 sacks, held to 213 yds
(10/18) RB D Taylor breakout game, 148 yds, 6.2 ypc
(9/14) Rush Off disappointing, Red Zone issues hurt
(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
(11/16) Lost 3 straight but competitive in most. Improving
(10/19) Have now won 4 straight, 3 in B1G play. Improving
(10/19) Def shut out Purdue, Run Off great, Run Def good
(10/19) QB Stone has been JAG- though, must game control
(9/14) Good fight w/ Ducks but Off has zero expl
(9/9) Top RB Cam Porter out for the season, ouch
(8/30) Stone 4 Int vs Tulane, Run Off & Run Def awful
(7/23) QB is Stone (SMU), no depth, Lausch retired
(5/21) Can WR Wilde (FCS SDSU) bring hope?
(5/21) DL is light, but has exp and some pass rush
(5/21) CBs exp'd but avg, Safeties are good though
| Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 41% | ||
|---|---|---|
| MINN Off | NW Def | |
| Perf GradePerf | #48 | #86 |
| SuccessSuc | #100 | #117 |
| ExplosiveExp | #99 | #12 |
| PPAPPA | #95 | #73 |
| PowerPwr | #68 | #60 |
| SP+SP+ | #92 | #39 |
| Pts POPPO | #60 | #43 |
| HavocHav | #73 | #82 |
| Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 41% | ||
|---|---|---|
| MINN Off | NW Def | |
| Run GameRun | #53 | #91 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #111 | #121 |
| Run ExplRExp | #102 | #86 |
| PPAExp | #115 | #109 | Run BlockR Blk | #27 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #124 | #113 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #95 | #118 |
| TackleTak | - | #99 |
| Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 41% | ||
|---|---|---|
| MINN Off | NW Def | |
| Pass GamePass | #44 | #88 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #77 | #100 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #120 | #7 |
| PPAExp | #83 | #62 |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | #50 | #55 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #46 | #94 |
| DB HavocDB | #114 | #64 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 51% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | NW Off | MINN Def |
| Perf GradePerf | #35 | #110 |
| SuccessSuc | #59 | #115 |
| ExplosiveExp | #109 | #74 |
| PPAPPA | #83 | #96 |
| PowerPwr | #73 | #83 |
| SP+SP+ | #97 | #44 |
| Pts POPPO | #114 | #87 |
| HavocHav | #95 | #31 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 51% | ||
|---|---|---|
| NW Off | MINN Def | |
| Run GameRun | #46 | #104 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #48 | #79 |
| Run ExplRExp | #91 | #84 |
| PPAExp | #57 | #91 | Run BlockR Blk | #20 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #65 | #63 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #49 | #54 |
| TackleTak | - | #86 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 51% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | NW Off | MINN Def |
| Pass GamePass | #82 | #107 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #68 | #124 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #96 | #35 |
| PPAExp | #88 | #74 |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | #7 | #98 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #34 | #6 |
| DB HavocDB | #131 | #122 |
Program Comparison
NW 5 Year Profile: Improving Average G5
'25 Profile: Up to Top G5
MINN 5 Year Profile: Declining Below Avg P4
'25 Profile: Down to Top G5
NW 5 Year Profile: Improving Average G5
'25 Profile: Up to Top G5
MINN 5 Year Profile: Declining Below Avg P4
'25 Profile: Down to Top G5
Weather Forecast
Playing in Wrigley Field
Conditions: Clear
Temp: 46° - Wind: 10 mph
Playing in Wrigley Field
Conditions: Clear
Temp: 46° - Wind: 10 mph
Northwestern -4.0 (41.0)
Northwestern won vs Minnesota this year (38-35)
Previous Matchups
Northwestern beat Minnesota in 2023 (37-34)
Minnesota beat Northwestern in 2022 (31-3)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Lindsey | 228 | 361 | 63% | 2235 | 16 | 6 | 6.2 |
| Max Shikenjanski | 4 | 5 | 80% | 80 | 1 | 0 | 16.0 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Taylor | 119 | 554 | 3 | 4.7 | 71 |
| Fame Ijeboi | 97 | 441 | 2 | 4.5 | 49 |
| Grant Washington | 21 | 132 | 0 | 6.3 | 16 |
| Cameron Davis (Tr) | 34 | 109 | 2 | 3.2 | 14 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemeke Brockington | 46 | 484 | 4 | 10.5 | 24 |
| Javon Tracy (Tr) | 35 | 439 | 6 | 12.5 | 45 |
| Jalen Smith | 22 | 355 | 2 | 16.1 | 78 |
| Darius Taylor | 30 | 222 | 0 | 7.4 | 40 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maverick Baranowski | 85 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Devon Williams | 82 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Koi Perich | 77 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Kerry Brown | 55 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Smith | 32 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 1 |
| Karter Menz | 27 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaxon Howard | 26 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Devon Williams | 82 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Nestor (Tr) | 47 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Kerry Brown | 55 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Za'Quan Bryan | 37 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Stone (Tr) | 222 | 370 | 60% | 2400 | 17 | 12 | 6.5 |
| Ryan Boe | 2 | 7 | 29% | 17 | 0 | 1 | 2.4 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Komolafe | 190 | 941 | 11 | 5.0 | 56 |
| Joseph Himon II | 99 | 486 | 1 | 4.9 | 37 |
| Dashun Reeder | 22 | 222 | 1 | 10.1 | 79 |
| Robby Preckel | 42 | 149 | 0 | 3.5 | 14 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Wilde (Tr) | 71 | 880 | 8 | 12.4 | 49 |
| Hayden Eligon Ii | 37 | 521 | 3 | 14.1 | 38 |
| Hunter Welcing | 28 | 296 | 2 | 10.6 | 36 |
| Ricky Ahumaraeze | 10 | 200 | 0 | 20.0 | 35 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Fitzgerald | 106 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Mac Uihlein | 89 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braydon Brus | 81 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Braden Turner | 52 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Hubbard | 26 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Michael Kilbane | 42 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
| Anto Saka | 13 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Carmine Bastone | 24 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Fussell | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Fred Davis II (Tr) | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Ore Adeyi | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |