- Matchup: Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Northwestern Wildcats
- Event Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
- Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: BTN
- Point Spread: Wildcats favored by (-4.0)
- Total Points Line: 40.5
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This upcoming matchup at Wrigley Field features the Northwestern Wildcats (5-5) squaring off against the Minnesota Golden Gophers (6-4) on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The Wildcats enter the contest as 4-point favorites, according to the odds established by bookmakers, while the over/under total is set at 40.5 points.
The Minnesota Golden Gophers come into this showdown with a record of 6-4. In their previous encounter, they faced the Oregon Ducks, suffering a defeat with a score of 42-13. They managed 57 offensive plays, netting 200 total yards. The Gophers executed 24 rushing attempts, accumulating 62 yards, averaging just 2.6 yards per carry. Defensively, they conceded 156 rushing yards on 41 attempts, resulting in an average of 3.8 yards allowed per carry. In the passing game, Minnesota allowed 20 completions out of 28 attempts for a total of 311 yards, achieving a completion rate of 71.4%.
Scoring-wise, the Minnesota Golden Gophers are averaging 22.7 points per game. Their ground game is currently producing 105.0 yards per outing, ranking them 126th nationally. This season, they’ve accrued a total of 3,018 yards on offense. In terms of touchdowns, Minnesota has scored 12 via passing and another 12 via rushing. The team has achieved 178 first downs and incurred 34 penalties for a total of 283 yards. They have also turned the ball over 8 times so far this season.
Defensively, the Gophers have conceded 2,162 yards through the air, placing them 61st in the country. They are allowing an average of 216.2 passing yards per game with a completion percentage of 67.3%. In total, Minnesota gives up 331.4 yards per game, ranking them 38th at the Division 1 level. They have allowed 13 passing touchdowns and 14 rushing touchdowns, giving up 115.2 rushing yards per game with an average of 3.6 yards conceded per rush. Throughout the season, they’ve surrendered a total of 1,152 rushing yards over 10 games, standing 63rd in the country for team defense with an average allowance of 23.6 points per game.
The Northwestern Wildcats enter this game with a 5-5 record. In their most recent match, they faced the Michigan Wolverines, but were narrowly defeated by a score of 24-22. The Wildcats finished the game averaging just 2.3 yards per carry, logging 61 rushing yards on 26 attempts. Overall, they gained 245 yards on 53 plays, resulting in 4.6 yards per play. Their pass defense allowed a completion rate of 73.5%, giving up 309 yards on 25 completions from 34 attempts. Additionally, they surrendered 173 rushing yards on 30 carries, averaging 5.8 yards per attempt.
The Northwestern Wildcats average 340.7 total yards per game, ranking 107th in Division 1. Their offense has incurred 309 yards in penalties over 39 infractions, which places them 130th nationally in free yards allowed. They average 169.4 rushing yards per game, totaling 1,694 rushing yards for the season. The team has thrown 9 interceptions, lost 6 fumbles, and achieved 194 first downs. This season, the Wildcats are scoring an average of 21.9 points per game, ranking them 109th nationally. They have accumulated 1,713 passing yards, averaging 171.3 yards through the air per game, resulting in a rank of 118th in college football.
On defense, the Wildcats are allowing an average of 19.6 points per game, placing them 23rd in the country. They have given up 1,501 rushing yards throughout the season (150.1 yards per game) alongside 15 rushing touchdowns. Additionally, Northwestern has allowed 8 passing touchdowns and an average of 191.0 passing yards per game, ranking them 31st nationally. The Wildcats’ defense has participated in 599 plays this season, making them 11th in Division 1. They have secured 7 fumble recoveries and intercepted 8 passes throughout the season, yielding a total of 196 points.
Who will prevail in this crucial college football showdown between the Golden Gophers and Wildcats against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on the Golden Gophers +4.0
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