- Matchup: UCLA Bruins vs Minnesota Golden Gophers
- Event Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Venue: Huntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
- Broadcast: FOX
- Betting Odds: Golden Gophers (+5.0)
- Over-Under Total: 39
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On Saturday, November 7, 2026, the Minnesota Golden Gophers (5-3) aim to conquer the UCLA Bruins (8-0) at Huntington Bank Stadium. Oddsmakers currently favor UCLA by 5 points, with a total set at 39.
UCLA enters this game boasting an impressive 8-0 record for the season. Their last contest saw the Bruins clinch a decisive 27-0 victory over the Nevada Wolf Pack. In that match, UCLA executed 59 plays, amassing 303 yards of total offense. The Bruins’ ground attack included 29 carries resulting in 125 yards, averaging 4.3 yards per attempt. Defensively, they limited their opponents to 65 yards on 35 rushing attempts, averaging just 1.9 yards allowed per carry, while the Bruins’ secondary permitted 8 completions out of 24 attempts for 111 yards, achieving a completion percentage of 33.3%.
In terms of offensive production, the UCLA Bruins average 33.5 points per game (PPG). They rank 12th in Division 1 for rushing yards, averaging 219.5 yards per game and totaling 3,421 yards this season. The Bruins have scored 7 passing TDs and an impressive 25 rushing TDs. Collectively, they have earned 169 first downs while incurring 67 penalties for a total of 592 yards, leading to 11 turnovers.
Defensively, UCLA has relinquished 1,388 yards passing, ranking 13th in Division 1. Their secondary allows an average of 173.5 yards through the air with a completion rate of 49.0%. Overall, they concede an average of 260.8 yards per game, ranking them 7th nationally, having allowed 8 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns. On average, they permit 2.7 yards per carry and 87.3 rushing yards per game, accumulating a total of 698 rushing yards over the season. The Bruins are 6th nationally in defense, allowing only 13.4 points per game.
The Minnesota Golden Gophers come into this match with a 5-3 record for the season. In their preceding game, they faced a tough loss against the Indiana Hoosiers, finishing at 23-16. During that matchup, Minnesota allowed 144 rushing yards on 33 attempts, averaging 4.4 yards per carry. The Gophers’ secondary managed a completion percentage of 47.2%, surrendering 275 yards through the air (17 completions on 36 attempts). Minnesota executed 60 plays for a total of 215 yards, with a rushing average of 4.1 yards from 23 attempts, totaling 95 yards.
So far this season, the Minnesota Golden Gophers have averaged 309.0 yards per game, ranking them 130th in the nation. In terms of penalties, they have amassed 432 yards from 48 infractions, placing them 91st in college football for errors. Their ground game averages 99.5 yards a game, with a season total of 796 rushing yards. They have thrown 6 interceptions and lost 3 fumbles, while achieving 128 first downs. The Gophers are averaging 25.3 PPG, ranked 89th overall.
In terms of their defensive performance, Minnesota has surrendered 1,009 rushing yards (126.1 yards per game) and allowed 9 rushing touchdowns during the season. They have also permitted 10 passing touchdowns while averaging 178.9 passing yards allowed per game, ranking 23rd nationally, totaling 164 points allowed overall. The Golden Gophers’ defense has recorded 6 forced fumbles and 8 interceptions this year, participating in 482 total plays, which ranks them 14th in Division 1. They allow 20.5 PPG, placing them 36th in the college football rankings.
Who do you think will come out on top in the Bruins vs. Golden Gophers matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on the Bruins -5.0
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