Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Northwestern Wildcats
Saturday, November 22nd 2025 (12:00 AM EST)
Wrigley Field - Chicago, IL (Big Ten)
Golden Gophers (2 - 1) (1 - 2 - 0)
Coach P. J. Fleck (57 - 39)
Avg Score : 34 - 12 (14 - 27 on Road)
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 (14 - 27 on Road)
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)
MINN 2nd straight Road Game
NW 2nd straight Home Game
Our Line: Minnesota -13.5 (SP+ MINN -12.5)
Projected Score: MINN: 29 - NW: 16 (45)
MINN Win prob: 84% | Cover: 56%
MINN Travel: 342 miles
NW 2nd straight Home Game
Our Line: Minnesota -13.5 (SP+ MINN -12.5)
Projected Score: MINN: 29 - NW: 16 (45)
MINN Win prob: 84% | Cover: 56%
MINN Travel: 342 miles
Wildcats (1 - 2) (2 - 1 - 0)
Coach David Braun (12 - 13)
Avg Score : 20 - 21 (28 - 21 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 3.6 - 8.4 (#122)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 5) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 3)
Coach David Braun (12 - 13)
Avg Score : 20 - 21 (28 - 21 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 3.6 - 8.4 (#122)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 5) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 3)
| 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
| 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 | -8.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/4 | Northwestern vs UL Monroe | -22.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/11 | Northwestern at Penn State | +33 | |||||
| Sat 10/18 | Northwestern vs Purdue | -6.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/25 | Northwestern at Nebraska | +20.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/8 | Northwestern at USC | +28.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/15 | Northwestern vs Michigan | +20.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/22 | Northwestern vs Minnesota | +11 | |||||
| Sat 11/29 | Northwestern at Illinois | +23.5 | |||||
Total: Elite: 6, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 5, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Northwestern's Schedule
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 5, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| NW | #124 (.03) | 44% (69) | 19.7 | 47% (53) | 2.79 (88) | 178 | 44% (70) | 180 | 0.3 (135) | #53 (.08) | 38% (55) | 21.3 | 47% (103) | 28% (15) | 2 (15) | 33.3 | 2.7 | 0.7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 | 34.3 | 14 | 46.2% | 3.57 | 1.3 | 24 | 421 | 180 | 240 | 4.3 | 52% | 48% | 42% | 51% | 12% | .23 |
| NW Defense | 3 | 21.3 | 20.5 | 37.5% | 2 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | - | 52% | 47% | 47% | 28% | 15% | .08 |
| 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 | 3 | 12.3 | 27 | 33.3% | 3.78 | 1.7 | - | - | - | - | - | 40% | 60% | 24% | 39% | 21% | 0 |
| NW Offense | 3 | 19.7 | 28 | 43.7% | 0.3 | 2.7 | 19 | 359 | 178 | 180 | 5.1 | 43% | 54% | 47% | 44% | 19% | .03 |
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 | 3 | 35:12 | 23.7 | 49% | 33% | 4.7 | 46.7 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 6.3 | 2.3 | 1 | 35.3 |
| Northwestern | 3 | 31:37 | 19.3 | 41% | 43% | 4.7 | 33.3 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 3.3 | 1 | 0 | 26.5 |
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 | 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) |
| NW Defense | 3 | 52% (89) | 47% (103) | - | - | - | - | .28 (123) | 3.6 (133) | 75% (80) | 5% (131) | 1.1 (99) |
| 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 | 3 | 40% (11) | 24% (6) | - | - | - | - | -.17 (11) | 1.94 (9) | 80% (107) | 16% (10) | 0.81 (37) |
| NW Offense | 3 | 43% (109) | 47% (53) | 35 | 178.3 | 5.1 | 4 (79) | .06 (92) | 2.79 (88) | 71% (67) | 10% (88) | 0.87 (93) |
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 | 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) |
| NW Defense | 3 | 47% (46) | 28% (15) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 (56) | -.03 (18) | 1.4 (42) | 33% (66) | 32% (91) | .33 (85) | 11% (6) | 1.9 (61) |
| 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 | 3 | 60% (130) | 39% (65) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 (56) | .11 (38) | 1.5 (61) | 37% (25) | 24% (38) | .24 (61) | 6% (76) | 2.2 (97) |
| NW Offense | 3 | 54% (41) | 44% (70) | 17 | 29 | 180.3 | 6.2 | 10.6 | 3 (90) | 6 (132) | .14 (104) | 1.2 (120) | 25% (26) | 20% (124) | .12 (113) | 9% (131) | 1.6 (116) |
Minnesota's Power Ratings
Minnesota's Power Rating: 18.04 #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: 18.04 #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
Power Ratings Matchup
Minnesota: 18.04 Northwestern: -0.27
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Minnesota: 8.4 Northwestern: -4.3
Minnesota: 18.04 Northwestern: -0.27
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Minnesota: 8.4 Northwestern: -4.3
Northwestern's Power Ratings
Northwestern's Power Rating: -0.27 #69
Northwestern's Offense Rating: 2.81 #116
Northwestern's Defense Rating: -0.96 #25
2025 Talent Rating: 840.00 #41
Blue Chip Ratio: 3 #65
Northwestern's 2025 Expected Record: 3.6 - 8.4
Northwestern's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -4.3 #83
Northwestern's Offense SP+ Rating: 17.9 #124
Northwestern's Defense SP+ Rating: 22.1 #41
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Northwestern's Power Rating: -0.27 #69
Northwestern's Offense Rating: 2.81 #116
Northwestern's Defense Rating: -0.96 #25
2025 Talent Rating: 840.00 #41
Blue Chip Ratio: 3 #65
Northwestern's 2025 Expected Record: 3.6 - 8.4
Northwestern's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -4.3 #83
Northwestern's Offense SP+ Rating: 17.9 #124
Northwestern's Defense SP+ Rating: 22.1 #41
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Minnesota Scoring
Offense: 34.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 14
Defense: 12.3 PPG
Defense on Road: 27
Minnesota's 2025 Record
Record: 2 - 1
Record vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 1 - 0
Offense: 34.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 14
Defense: 12.3 PPG
Defense on Road: 27
Minnesota's 2025 Record
Record: 2 - 1
Record vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Minnesota 29
Northwestern 16
Total Points: 45
Minnesota 29
Northwestern 16
Total Points: 45
Northwestern Scoring
Offense: 19.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 28
Defense: 21.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 20.5
Northwestern's 2025 Record
Record: 1 - 2
Record vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record at home: 1 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 2 - 0 - 0
Offense: 19.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 28
Defense: 21.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 20.5
Northwestern's 2025 Record
Record: 1 - 2
Record vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record at home: 1 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 2 - 0 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Winner | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 09/23 | Northwestern | 37 | Minnesota | 34 | Northwestern | Minnesota -11.5 | Northwestern | 39.5 | Over |
| 2022 | 11/12 | Minnesota | 31 | Northwestern | 3 | Minnesota | Minnesota -17 | Minnesota | 40.5 | Under |
| 2021 | 10/30 | Northwestern | 14 | Minnesota | 41 | Minnesota | Minnesota -7.5 | Minnesota | 43.5 | Over |
| 2019 | 11/23 | Northwestern | 22 | Minnesota | 38 | Minnesota | Minnesota -15.5 | Minnesota | 41.0 | Over |
| 2018 | 11/17 | Minnesota | 14 | Northwestern | 24 | Northwestern | Minnesota -3 | Northwestern | 48.5 | Under |
| 2017 | 11/18 | Northwestern | 39 | Minnesota | 0 | Northwestern | Northwestern -7 | Northwestern | 40.5 | Under |
| 2016 | 11/19 | Minnesota | 29 | Northwestern | 12 | Minnesota | Minnesota -2 | Minnesota | 46.0 | Under |
| 2015 | 10/03 | Northwestern | 27 | Minnesota | 0 | Northwestern | Northwestern -6.5 | Northwestern | 40.5 | Under |
| 2014 | 10/11 | Minnesota | 24 | Northwestern | 17 | Minnesota | Minnesota -3.5 | Minnesota | 45.0 | Under |
| 2013 | 10/19 | Northwestern | 17 | Minnesota | 20 | Minnesota | Northwestern -13 | Minnesota | 0 | |
| 2012 | 10/13 | Minnesota | 13 | Northwestern | 21 | Northwestern | ||||
| 2011 | 11/19 | Northwestern | 28 | Minnesota | 13 | Northwestern | ||||
| 2010 | 10/02 | Minnesota | 28 | Northwestern | 29 | Northwestern | ||||
| 2009 | 09/26 | Northwestern | 24 | Minnesota | 35 | Minnesota | ||||
| 2008 | 11/01 | Minnesota | 17 | Northwestern | 24 | Northwestern | ||||
| 2007 | 10/13 | Northwestern | 49 | Minnesota | 48 | Northwestern | ||||
| 2004 | 09/25 | Minnesota | 43 | Northwestern | 17 | Minnesota | ||||
| 2003 | 10/04 | Northwestern | 17 | Minnesota | 42 | Minnesota | ||||
| 2002 | 10/10 | Minnesota | 45 | Northwestern | 42 | Minnesota | ||||
| 2001 | 10/13 | Northwestern | 23 | Minnesota | 17 | Northwestern | ||||
| 2000 | 10/27 | Minnesota | 35 | Northwestern | 41 | Northwestern |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern | 11 | 4 | 3 Overs |
| Minnesota | 10 | 6 | 6 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 11 - 10 | 6 - 4 | 5 - 2 | 1 - 2 |
| Road Teams | 10 - 11 | 4 - 6 | 2 - 1 | 2 - 5 |
(#35) Minnesota Info
Power Rating: 18.04 #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 8 straight
Minnesota has lost 4 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 0 - 1 (0 - 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 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
Minnesota has a really bad Offense Away from Home
Minnesota Defense Gives up a Lot of Points Away from home
Power Rating: 18.04 #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 8 straight
Minnesota has lost 4 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 0 - 1 (0 - 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 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
Minnesota has a really bad Offense Away from Home
Minnesota Defense Gives up a Lot of Points Away from home
| Performance GradesPerf Grades | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | NW | MINN |
| OverallOver | #72 | #8 |
| OffenseOff | #45 | #8 |
| DefenseDef | #97 | #17 |
| Special TeamsST | #98 | #4 |
| PassingPass | #111 | #13 |
| RushingRush | #29 | #13 |
| Run BlockRBLK | #2 | #11 |
| Pass BlockPBLK | #62 | #44 |
| Route RunningWR Rt | #84 | #35 |
| TacklingTkl | #115 | #25 |
| Run DefenseR Def | #101 | #34 |
| Pass Rush DefPRush | #56 | #63 |
| Coverage DefCov | #82 | #10 |
(#69) Northwestern Info
Power Rating: -0.27 #69
Offense Rating: 2.81 #116
Defense Rating: -0.96 #25
Overall SP+ Rating: -4.3 #83
Offense SP+ Rating: 17.9 #124
Defense SP+ Rating: 22.1 #41
Talent Rating: 840.00 #41
Blue Chip Ratio: 3 #65
Expected Record: 3.6 - 8.4
Team Profile
Pass heavy Offense 54%, Run: 43%
Bad Offense Success Rate of 44%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 0.3 PPO
Avg Run Success 47%
Bad Pass Success 44%
Good OL Grades, Bad OL Yds Per Rush
Bad DL Grades, Awful Sacks/Turnovers
Avg Defense Success Rate of 38%
Great in Scoring Position 2 PPO
Poor Run Def Success 47%
Great Pass Def Success 28%
Bad Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Northwestern has lost 8 straight
Northwestern has lost 5 straight at Home
Record at home: 1 - 1 (2 - 0 - 0 vs Spread)
Northwestern Notes
(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
(5/21) WR complete rebuild. Depth looks meh, huge ?
(5/21) OL 3/5 back, awful LY. 3 portals, OT Tiernan great
(4/4) RB Porter back, some depth. Run game awful LY
(4/4) Def good LY, returns a lot. 3 portal adds
Northwestern Highlights
Northwestern defense is really good in red zone (#15)
Northwestern has a good pass defense (#15)
Northwestern Secondary is very good (#6)
Northwestern Deficiencies
Northwestern has a really bad Offense
Northwestern has a bad TO Margin (#131)
Northwestern throws a Lot of Interceptions (#132)
Northwestern offense is not Explosive (#115)
Northwestern offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#135)
Northwestern does not Sack the QB (#112)
Northwestern Does Not Stuff Runs (#130)
Northwestern has a bad defensive line (#133)
Power Rating: -0.27 #69
Offense Rating: 2.81 #116
Defense Rating: -0.96 #25
Overall SP+ Rating: -4.3 #83
Offense SP+ Rating: 17.9 #124
Defense SP+ Rating: 22.1 #41
Talent Rating: 840.00 #41
Blue Chip Ratio: 3 #65
Expected Record: 3.6 - 8.4
Team Profile
Pass heavy Offense 54%, Run: 43%
Bad Offense Success Rate of 44%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 0.3 PPO
Avg Run Success 47%
Bad Pass Success 44%
Good OL Grades, Bad OL Yds Per Rush
Bad DL Grades, Awful Sacks/Turnovers
Avg Defense Success Rate of 38%
Great in Scoring Position 2 PPO
Poor Run Def Success 47%
Great Pass Def Success 28%
Bad Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Northwestern has lost 8 straight
Northwestern has lost 5 straight at Home
Record at home: 1 - 1 (2 - 0 - 0 vs Spread)
Northwestern Notes
(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
(5/21) WR complete rebuild. Depth looks meh, huge ?
(5/21) OL 3/5 back, awful LY. 3 portals, OT Tiernan great
(4/4) RB Porter back, some depth. Run game awful LY
(4/4) Def good LY, returns a lot. 3 portal adds
Northwestern Highlights
Northwestern defense is really good in red zone (#15)
Northwestern has a good pass defense (#15)
Northwestern Secondary is very good (#6)
Northwestern Deficiencies
Northwestern has a really bad Offense
Northwestern has a bad TO Margin (#131)
Northwestern throws a Lot of Interceptions (#132)
Northwestern offense is not Explosive (#115)
Northwestern offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#135)
Northwestern does not Sack the QB (#112)
Northwestern Does Not Stuff Runs (#130)
Northwestern has a bad defensive line (#133)
| 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 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Stone (Tr) | 51 | 86 | 59% | 541 | 3 | 6 | 6.3 |
| Frank Covey IV | 0 | 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Komolafe | 36 | 150 | 1 | 4.2 | 24 |
| Joseph Himon II | 28 | 137 | 0 | 4.9 | 16 |
| Cam Porter | 18 | 137 | 1 | 7.6 | 43 |
| Dashun Reeder | 4 | 92 | 1 | 23.0 | 79 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Wilde (Tr) | 15 | 213 | 0 | 14.2 | 46 |
| Ricky Ahumaraeze | 4 | 73 | 0 | 18.3 | 21 |
| Joseph Himon II | 7 | 59 | 0 | 8.4 | 14 |
| Hunter Welcing | 5 | 55 | 1 | 11.0 | 28 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Fitzgerald | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mac Uihlein | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braydon Brus | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Garner Wallace | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmine Bastone | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Aidan Hubbard | 9 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Michael Kilbane | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Robert Fitzgerald | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Fussell | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Fred Davis II (Tr) | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Braydon Brus | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |