Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Prediction, 9/27/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Minnesota Golden Gophers

Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025

Location: Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN

TV: BTN

Odds/Point Spread: Golden Gophers (-5.5)

Total/Over-Under: 51

Huntington Bank Stadium is the site where the Minnesota Golden Gophers (2-1) will meet the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (3-1) on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Minnesota opens this contest as 5.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The total is 51.

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights come into this game with a record of 3-1 this season. The last time they took the field, the Scarlet Knights played the Iowa Hawkeyes and went home with a loss by a final score of 38-28. Against the rush, the Scarlet Knights conceded 160 yds on 38 tries, which calculates to 4.2 yards per rush allowed. Rutgers allowed 12 pass completions on 18 tries for a total of 186 yards, and a completion percentage of 66.7%. For the game, they tallied 70 plays which gave them a total of 400 yards. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights ran the rock 30 different times and accrued 70 yds, which earned them an average of 2.3 yards per tote.

Regarding putting the ball in the endzone, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights have an average of 41.8 points per outing. Offensively they have an average of 141.0 yards on the ground ranking them 91st in D-1. The Scarlet Knights have earned 1,783 yards in total for this campaign. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, Rutgers has earned 9 touchdowns through the air and 10 rushing touchdowns. Rutgers has accounted for 108 1st downs offensively, and they have been flagged for 18 penalties for 144 yards. They have turned the football over 1 time.

Concerning passing yards, the Scarlet Knights are giving up 768 yds which has them sitting in 71st in the country. They have surrendered 192.0 yards per game via the pass as well as conceding a completion percentage of 58.8%. Over the course of this season, they are conceding 343.5 yards per game which puts them 60th in college football. They have yielded 3 touchdowns by air and 8 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 5.1 yards per run and 151.5 rushing yards per contest for the season. During this campaign, they have allowed 606 running yards through 4 outings. The Scarlet Knights are ranked 76th in Division 1 when it comes to their opponents scoring, conceding 24.0 PPG.

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The Golden Gophers come into this matchup with a record of 2-1 for this year. When they last stepped on the field, the Golden Gophers walked away with a loss by a score of 27-14 when they faced the California Golden Bears. Minnesota ran the football for 3.5 yards per carry, finishing the contest with 130 yds on 37 carries. The Golden Gophers finished the game with 335 yards while they ran 69 plays (4.9 yards per play). The Golden Gophers pass defense conceded a completion rate of 61.5%, surrendering 279 yards on 24 for 39 through the air. Minnesota surrendered 24 rushing attempts for 61 yards (2.5 yards per rush).

The Minnesota Golden Gophers hold an average of 420.7 yards per outing, which has them ranked 56th in D-1. The Minnesota offense has accrued 140 yards of penalties on 14 infractions, which ranks them 121st in D-1 in terms of giving up free yards. They are averaging 180.3 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 541 yards in total. They have thrown 3 picks while letting opponents recover 1 fumble and they have earned 71 1st downs. In terms of their ability to score points, the Golden Gophers rank 51st in D-1 maintaining an average of 34.3 points per game. For the year thus far, the Golden Gophers have a total of 721 passing yards along with holding an average of 240.3 throwing yards per contest, putting them at 61st in Division 1.

Minnesota has yielded a total of 124 yards rushing (41.3 yards per game) as well as 0 touchdown via the rush for the season. They have given up 4 touchdowns via the pass as well as 136.3 yards per outing, which has them ranked 16th in the nation. Over the course of the season, they have relinquished 37 total points. They have 3 fumbles recovered and 2 interceptions so far this season. The Golden Gophers defense has been on the field for 144 plays, which is good for 1st in the country. The Golden Gophers are giving up 12.3 points per game, which has them sitting 18th in college football.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Golden Gophers -5.5

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