Minnesota Golden Gophers vs California Golden Bears Prediction, 9/13/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Minnesota Golden Gophers vs California Golden Bears

Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025

Location: California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, CA

TV: ESPN/ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Golden Bears (+2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 44

The Minnesota Golden Gophers (2-0) are en route to California Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 13, 2025 where they will compete against the California Golden Bears (2-0). Minnesota is 2.5-point favorites. The total is 44.

The Minnesota Golden Gophers come into this game with a record of 2-0 this year. The last time they took the field, the Golden Gophers stepped onto the field against the Northwestern State Demons and took home the win by a score of 66-0. In the running game, the Golden Gophers gave up 19 yards on 22 tries, which is an average of 0.9 yards per run surrendered. Minnesota relinquished 9 pass completions on 15 attempts for a total of 23 yds, and a completion percentage of 60.0%. When the final whistle blew, they tallied 63 plays for 484 yards. The Minnesota Golden Gophers ended up running the ball 46 different times and totaled 258 yds, which earned them an average of 5.6 yds per carry.

When talking about putting points on the board, the Minnesota Golden Gophers are averaging 44.5 PPG. As a team they're averaging 205.5 yards on the ground which has them sitting 37th in Division 1. The Golden Gophers have earned 927 total yards over the course of this year. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Minnesota has amassed 4 touchdowns through the air and 5 touchdowns via the ground. Minnesota has accrued 52 1st downs, and they have committed 6 penalties for 55 yards. They have surrendered the ball 2 times.

The Golden Gophers rank 6th in D-1 regarding the opposition scoring, allowing 5.0 points per game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 1.4 yards per rush and 31.5 rushing yards per contest on the season. For the year, they have conceded 63 yards via the running game in 2 outings. When talking about yards through the air, the Golden Gophers are giving up 130 yds which has them sitting in 1st in the nation. They have conceded 65.0 yards per game via the pass in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 60.0%. In total, they are granting 96.5 yards/game which ranks them 1st in Division 1. They have yielded 1 touchdown through the air.

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The Golden Bears head into this matchup 2-0 for this year. For their last game, the Golden Bears took home the win by a final score of 35-3 when they played the Texas Southern Tigers. California allowed 22 running attempts for 52 yds (2.4 yds per rush). The Golden Bears secondary allowed a completion rate of 55.6%, surrendering 140 yds on 20 out of 36 through the air. The Golden Bears finished the contest with a total of 467 yds and they ran 73 plays (6.4 yards per play). California rushed for 5.3 yards per carry, totaling 181 yds on 34 carries.

The California Golden Bears have an average of 411.5 yards/contest, ranking them 63rd in college football. The California offense has racked up 120 yds of penalties on 13 infractions, which is good for 50th in the nation in terms of helping out the other team. They are averaging 151.5 rushing yards per game and have run for 303 yards in total. They have been able to obtain 38 first downs. In relation to their scoring prowess, the Golden Bears rank 48th in the nation with an average of 34.5 PPG. Over the course of the season to this point, the Golden Bears have earned 520 passing yards as well as holding an average of 260.0 throwing yards per game, which is ranked 40th in the country.

The Golden Bears are allowing 9.0 PPG, which has them 19th in the country. California has allowed a total of 117 yards via the ground game (58.5 yards per outing) as well as 2 touchdowns via the rush so far this season. They have yielded 0 touchdowns through the air and 194.0 yards/game, which has them ranked 67th in Division 1. The Golden Bears defense has been on the field for 119 plays, which ranks them 38th in the country. Their defense has totaled 1 fumble and 2 interceptions so far this season.

Who will win tonight's Golden Gophers/Golden Bears college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Golden Gophers -2.5

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