Saturday, November 21st 2026 (12:00 PM EST)
Huntington Bank Stadium - Minneapolis, MN (Big Ten)
Huntington Bank Stadium - Minneapolis, MN (Big Ten)
Wildcats (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach David Braun (19 - 19)
Avg Score : 23 - 20 (15 - 26 on Road)
Record Prediction: 5 - 7 (#78)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 4) (Good: 2) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 4)
Coach David Braun (19 - 19)
Avg Score : 23 - 20 (15 - 26 on Road)
Record Prediction: 5 - 7 (#78)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 4) (Good: 2) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 4)
NW 2nd straight Road Game
MINN is playing their 5th straight game
NW is playing their 10th straight game
Our Line: Minnesota -5.5 (SP+ NW -4.5)
Projected Score: NW: 19 - MINN: 25 (44)
MINN Win prob: 67% | Cover: 51%
NW Travel: 342 miles
MINN is playing their 5th straight game
NW is playing their 10th straight game
Our Line: Minnesota -5.5 (SP+ NW -4.5)
Projected Score: NW: 19 - MINN: 25 (44)
MINN Win prob: 67% | Cover: 51%
NW Travel: 342 miles
Golden Gophers (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach P. J. Fleck (66 - 44)
Avg Score : 23 - 23 (30 - 13 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 6.2 - 5.8 (#62)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 4) (Good: 1) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 3)
Coach P. J. Fleck (66 - 44)
Avg Score : 23 - 23 (30 - 13 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 6.2 - 5.8 (#62)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 4) (Good: 1) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 3)
Northwestern's 2026 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/5 | Northwestern vs South Dakota State | -27 | — | — | — | — |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 9/19 | Northwestern vs Colorado | -7 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/26 | Northwestern at Indiana | +29 | — | — | — | — |
| Fri 10/2 | Northwestern vs Penn State | +11.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/10 | Northwestern vs Ball State | -27 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/17 | Northwestern at Michigan State | -1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/24 | Northwestern vs Rutgers | -4 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/31 | Northwestern at Oregon | +25.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/7 | Northwestern vs Iowa | +11 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/14 | Northwestern at Ohio State | +28.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/21 | Northwestern at Minnesota | +5.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/28 | Northwestern at Illinois | +12 | — | — | — | — |
Total: Elite: 4, Good: 2, Avg 1, Bad 3, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 4, Good: 2, Avg 1, Bad 3, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Northwestern's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 4, Good: 2, Avg 1, Bad 3, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Minnesota's 2026 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 9/3 | Minnesota vs Eastern Illinois | -30 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/12 | Minnesota vs Mississippi State | -4.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/19 | Minnesota vs Akron | -22 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/26 | Minnesota at Washington | +17.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/3 | Minnesota vs Michigan | +10.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/10 | Minnesota at Purdue | -7 | — | — | — | — |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/24 | Minnesota vs Iowa | +8 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/31 | Minnesota at Indiana | +26 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/7 | Minnesota vs UCLA | -5.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/14 | Minnesota at Penn State | +13.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/21 | Minnesota vs Northwestern | -5.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/28 | Minnesota at Wisconsin | -4 | — | — | — | — |
Total: Elite: 4, Good: 1, Avg 3, Bad 2, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 4, Good: 1, Avg 3, Bad 2, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Minnesota's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 4, Good: 1, Avg 3, Bad 2, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW | #83 (.15) | 43% (57) | 23.4 | 46% (46) | 2.97 (64) | 161 | 42% (66) | 186 | 3.21 (116) | #72 (.17) | 45% (117) | 19.8 | 47% (119) | 44% (101) | 3.37 (41) | 33.8 | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| MINN | #94 (.13) | 40% (101) | 23 | 39% (110) | 2.62 (123) | 103 | 41% (77) | 190 | 3.79 (60) | #97 (.2) | 45% (113) | 22.9 | 43% (82) | 47% (124) | 3.84 (84) | 31 | 0.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| MINN | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW Offense | 13 | 23.4 | 15.2 | 43.2% | 3.21 | 1.6 | 20 | 347 | 161 | 186 | 4.7 | 51% | 47% | 46% | 42% | 17% | .15 |
| MINN Defense | 13 | 22.9 | 13 | 45.2% | 3.84 | 1.2 | - | - | - | - | - | 46% | 53% | 43% | 47% | 18% | .2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW Defense | 13 | 19.8 | 26 | 45.3% | 3.37 | 1.5 | - | - | - | - | - | 52% | 46% | 47% | 44% | 15% | .17 |
| MINN Offense | 13 | 23 | 30.1 | 39.9% | 3.79 | 0.7 | 17 | 293 | 103 | 190 | 3.6 | 41% | 57% | 39% | 41% | 16% | .13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern | 13 | 32:18 | 19.7 | 43% | 59% | 4.2 | 33.8 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 4 | 1.8 | 0 | 28.5 |
| Minnesota | 13 | 29:23 | 17.1 | 40% | 43% | 3.8 | 31 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 7.1 | 3 | 2 | 30.7 |
Run Game Stats (2026)
Pass Game Stats (2026)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW Offense | 13 | 51% (57) | 46% (46) | 34.5 | 160.9 | 4.7 | 16 (99) | .14 (58) | 2.97 (64) | 76% (41) | 8% (33) | 0.91 (92) |
| MINN Defense | 13 | 46% (19) | 43% (82) | - | - | - | - | .14 (92) | 2.86 (63) | 73% (80) | 13% (6) | 0.98 (83) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW Defense | 13 | 52% (91) | 47% (119) | - | - | - | - | .18 (108) | 3.16 (113) | 71% (63) | 9% (93) | 0.99 (85) |
| MINN Offense | 13 | 41% (126) | 39% (110) | 28.8 | 103.5 | 3.6 | 15 (88) | .02 (116) | 2.62 (123) | 73% (61) | 9% (44) | 0.89 (105) |
Pass Game Stats (2026)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW Offense | 13 | 47% (81) | 42% (66) | 17.2 | 29.1 | 185.9 | 6.4 | 10.8 | 17 (75) | 13 (108) | .21 (85) | 1.5 (97) | 30% (46) | 33% (33) | .31 (66) | 9% (130) | 1.8 (128) |
| MINN Defense | 13 | 53% (119) | 47% (124) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 (38) | .25 (73) | 1.5 (35) | 30% (102) | 36% (129) | .42 (122) | 5% (122) | 2 (54) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW Defense | 13 | 46% (38) | 44% (101) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 (75) | .24 (63) | 1.4 (6) | 28% (119) | 34% (120) | .32 (82) | 6% (62) | 1.8 (20) |
| MINN Offense | 13 | 57% (11) | 41% (77) | 19.3 | 30.7 | 189.9 | 6.2 | 9.8 | 19 (61) | 7 (34) | .22 (82) | 1.4 (121) | 33% (96) | 28% (94) | .2 (111) | 7% (114) | 1.8 (126) |
Northwestern's Power Ratings
Northwestern's Power Rating: 1.02 #73
Northwestern's Offense Rating: 12.23 #75
Northwestern's Defense Rating: 16.21 #72
2026 Talent Rating: 878.00 #40
Blue Chip Ratio: 4% #57
Northwestern's 2026 Expected Record: 5.0 - 7.0
Northwestern's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: 5.8 #51
Northwestern's Offense SP+ Rating: 24.4 #90
Northwestern's Defense SP+ Rating: 20.0 #30
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 916.78
Average Power Five Talent: 910.63
Average FBS Talent: 728.81
Northwestern's Power Rating: 1.02 #73
Northwestern's Offense Rating: 12.23 #75
Northwestern's Defense Rating: 16.21 #72
2026 Talent Rating: 878.00 #40
Blue Chip Ratio: 4% #57
Northwestern's 2026 Expected Record: 5.0 - 7.0
Northwestern's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: 5.8 #51
Northwestern's Offense SP+ Rating: 24.4 #90
Northwestern's Defense SP+ Rating: 20.0 #30
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 916.78
Average Power Five Talent: 910.63
Average FBS Talent: 728.81
Power Ratings Matchup
Northwestern: 1.02 Minnesota: 8.895
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Northwestern: 5.8 Minnesota: 1.5
Northwestern: 1.02 Minnesota: 8.895
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Northwestern: 5.8 Minnesota: 1.5
Minnesota's Power Ratings
Minnesota's Power Rating: 8.895 #32
Minnesota's Offense Rating: 17.09 #37
Minnesota's Defense Rating: 10.80 #34
2026 Talent Rating: 1048.00 #9
Blue Chip Ratio: 12 #34
Minnesota's 2026 Expected Record: 6.2 - 5.8
Minnesota's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: 1.5 #70
Minnesota's Offense SP+ Rating: 23.8 #94
Minnesota's Defense SP+ Rating: 20.8 #33
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 916.78
Average Power Five Talent: 910.63
Average FBS Talent: 728.81
Minnesota's Power Rating: 8.895 #32
Minnesota's Offense Rating: 17.09 #37
Minnesota's Defense Rating: 10.80 #34
2026 Talent Rating: 1048.00 #9
Blue Chip Ratio: 12 #34
Minnesota's 2026 Expected Record: 6.2 - 5.8
Minnesota's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: 1.5 #70
Minnesota's Offense SP+ Rating: 23.8 #94
Minnesota's Defense SP+ Rating: 20.8 #33
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 916.78
Average Power Five Talent: 910.63
Average FBS Talent: 728.81
Northwestern Scoring
Offense: 23.4 PPG
Offense on Road: 15.2
Defense: 19.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 26
Northwestern's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Offense: 23.4 PPG
Offense on Road: 15.2
Defense: 19.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 26
Northwestern's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Minnesota 25
Northwestern 19
Projected Total Points: 44
Minnesota 25
Northwestern 19
Projected Total Points: 44
Minnesota Scoring
Offense: 23 PPG
Offense at Home: 30.1
Defense: 22.9 PPG
Defense at Home: 13
Minnesota's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0
Offense: 23 PPG
Offense at Home: 30.1
Defense: 22.9 PPG
Defense at Home: 13
Minnesota's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 10 | 7 | 4 Overs |
| Northwestern | 12 | 4 | 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 | NW | MINN |
| Net PPPPPP | NR | NR |
| Power RatePwr | #73 | #32 |
| SP+SP+ | #51 | #70 |
| Perf GradeGrade | NR | NR |
| OffenseOff | NR | NR |
| DefenseDef | NR | NR |
| Spec TeamsST | NR | NR |
| TalentTal | #40 | #9 |
| Blue ChipsBC% | #57 | #34 |
(2/4) QB Chiles (MSU) hasn't lived up. Can OC Kelly fix?
(2/4) RB really good stable of backs, top 1/2 B1G unit?
(2/4) WR has many exp'd options & good starting duo
(2/4) OL is a huge ? Only 2 w starting exp. Vital need
(2/4) DL was bad LY, not much portal help. Some exp
(2/4) LBs only 2 exp'd, depth must fill gaps
(2/4) CB 2 portal adds fill big need, S needs a #2
(2/4) Cats have weapons, OL & Def are ? w/o answers
(2/4) QB Lindsey has been good not great. Some depth
(2/4) RB Taylor back, hopefully healthy. Good depth
(2/4) WR 3 portals needed, decent unit, needs #1
(2/4) OL big issue LY, 3 return. Vital this unit improves
(2/4) DT light on exp but lots of options. DE Smith great
(2/4) LB should be good w 2 big portal adds. Depth
(2/4) DBs hit by Perich loss, one good CB & S. Unclear
(2/4) LY Def collapsed & Off was awful. Big year coming
| Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 51% | ||
|---|---|---|
| NW Off | MINN Def | |
| PPPOffPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | NR | NR |
| SuccessSuc | #57 | #113 |
| ExplosiveExp | #108 | #74 |
| PPAPPA | #83 | #97 |
| PowerPwr | #75 | #34 |
| SP+SP+ | #90 | #33 |
| Pts POPPO | #116 | #84 |
| HavocHav | #94 | #29 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 51% | ||
|---|---|---|
| NW Off | MINN Def | |
| Run GameRun | NR | NR |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #46 | #82 |
| Run ExplRExp | #92 | #83 |
| PPAExp | #58 | #92 | Run BlockR Blk | NR | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #64 | #63 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #48 | #55 |
| TackleTak | - | NR |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 51% | ||
|---|---|---|
| NW Off | MINN Def | |
| Pass GamePass | NR | NR |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #66 | #124 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #97 | #35 |
| PPAExp | #85 | #73 |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | NR | NR |
| F7 HavocF7 | #33 | #6 |
| DB HavocDB | #130 | #122 |
| Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 41% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | MINN Off | NW Def |
| PPPDefPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | NR | NR |
| SuccessSuc | #101 | #117 |
| ExplosiveExp | #99 | #12 |
| PPAPPA | #94 | #72 |
| PowerPwr | #37 | #72 |
| SP+SP+ | #94 | #30 |
| Pts POPPO | #60 | #41 |
| HavocHav | #74 | #83 |
| Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 41% | ||
|---|---|---|
| MINN Off | NW Def | |
| Run GameRun | NR | NR |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #110 | #119 |
| Run ExplRExp | #105 | #85 |
| PPAExp | #116 | #108 | Run BlockR Blk | NR | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #123 | #113 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #94 | #118 |
| TackleTak | - | NR |
| Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 41% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | MINN Off | NW Def |
| Pass GamePass | NR | NR |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #77 | #101 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #121 | #6 |
| PPAExp | #82 | #63 |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | NR | NR |
| F7 HavocF7 | #44 | #93 |
| DB HavocDB | #114 | #62 |
Program Comparison
MINN 5 Year Profile: Declining Below Avg P4
'26 Profile: Down to Top G5
NW 5 Year Profile: Improving Top G5
'26 Profile: Up to Below Avg P4
MINN 5 Year Profile: Declining Below Avg P4
'26 Profile: Down to Top G5
NW 5 Year Profile: Improving Top G5
'26 Profile: Up to Below Avg P4
Weather Forecast
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Northwestern beat Minnesota last year (38-35)
Northwestern beat Minnesota in 2023 (37-34)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Chiles (Tr) | 128 | 203 | 63% | 1392 | 10 | 3 | 6.9 |
| 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 |
| Gavin Sawchuk (Tr) | 109 | 486 | 8 | 4.5 | 40 |
| Joseph Himon II | 99 | 486 | 1 | 4.9 | 37 |
| Aidan Chiles (Tr) | 81 | 227 | 6 | 2.8 | 64 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Wilde | 71 | 880 | 8 | 12.4 | 49 |
| Hayden Eligon Ii | 37 | 521 | 3 | 14.1 | 38 |
| Ricky Ahumaraeze | 10 | 200 | 0 | 20.0 | 35 |
| Drew Wagner | 22 | 172 | 2 | 7.8 | 40 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Fitzgerald | 106 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Braydon Brus | 81 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Braden Turner | 52 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Michael Kilbane | 42 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Kilbane | 42 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
| Braydon Brus | 81 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Mason Green | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie McKinzie (Tr) | 32 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Fussell | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Brenden Deasfernandes (Tr) | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Robert Fitzgerald | 106 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Lindsey | 246 | 389 | 63% | 2382 | 18 | 6 | 6.1 |
| Michael Merdinger (Tr) | 21 | 41 | 51% | 350 | 1 | 0 | 8.5 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Taylor | 143 | 670 | 4 | 4.7 | 71 |
| TJ Thomas Jr. (Tr) | 91 | 384 | 6 | 4.2 | 44 |
| Grant Washington | 21 | 132 | 0 | 6.3 | 16 |
| Zion Steptoe (Tr) | 7 | 65 | 0 | 9.3 | 32 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javon Tracy | 37 | 454 | 6 | 12.3 | 45 |
| Jalen Smith | 28 | 419 | 4 | 15.0 | 78 |
| Noah Jennings (Tr) | 23 | 323 | 0 | 14.0 | 36 |
| Zion Steptoe (Tr) | 21 | 272 | 0 | 13.0 | 42 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maverick Baranowski | 102 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Andrew Marshall (Tr) | 61 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Kerry Brown | 56 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| John Nestor | 50 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Smith | 38 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 3 |
| Karter Menz | 32 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| T.J. Bush | 39 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Jaxon Howard | 29 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Nestor | 50 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Kerry Brown | 56 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Anthony Smith | 38 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 3 |