Wisconsin Badgers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Prediction, 11/29/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Wisconsin Badgers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers

Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025

Location: Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN

TV: FS1

Odds/Point Spread: Golden Gophers (-1.0)

Total/Over-Under: 37.5

Huntington Bank Stadium is the location where the Minnesota Golden Gophers (6-5) will take on the Wisconsin Badgers (4-7) on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Minnesota opens this game as 1.0-point favorites. The betting total is set at 37.5.

The Wisconsin Badgers head into this matchup 4-7 for this year. In their last game, the Badgers went up against the Illinois Fighting Illini and walked away with a win by a score of 27-10. The Wisconsin Badgers ended up rushing 44 times and accounted for 209 yds, which earned them an average of 4.8 yds per attempt. When the final whistle blew, they ran 59 plays which gave them a total of 301 yards. Wisconsin allowed 21 pass completions on 35 attempts for 248 yds, and a completion rate of 60.0%. Against the run, the Badgers gave up 50 yards on 29 tries, which is 1.7 yards per run allowed.

The Badgers have earned 2,769 total yards this year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Wisconsin has compiled 8 touchdowns through the air and 9 rushing touchdowns. They have given the ball to the opposition 14 times. Wisconsin has accounted for 158 1st downs, and they have committed 40 penalties for 352 yds. As a team they have an average of 119.5 yards via the ground game which has them sitting 113th in Division 1. When it comes to scoring, the Wisconsin Badgers have an average of 13.4 PPG.

Regarding yards through the air, the Badgers have given up 2,529 yds which has them sitting in 82nd in D-1. They have allowed 229.9 yards per contest via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 69.4%. Overall, they have surrendered 333.1 yards/game ranking them 37th in college football. They have surrendered 18 touchdowns by air and 11 touchdowns via the ground game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.3 yards per tote and 103.2 rushing yards per game on the year. During the season, they have given up 1,135 running yards through 11 contests. The Badgers rank 47th in D-1 regarding team defense, allowing 22.0 PPG.

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The Golden Gophers step onto the field holding a record of 6-5 for this year. In their last game, the Golden Gophers walked away with a loss by a score of 38-35 when they faced the Northwestern Wildcats. The Golden Gophers finished the contest with a total of 323 yds and they ran 48 plays (6.7 yds per play). Minnesota ran the ball for 3.5 yards per carry, totaling 59 yds on 17 attempts. Minnesota allowed 39 rush attempts for 220 yards (5.6 yards per rush). The Golden Gophers passing defense gave up a completion rate of 80.6%, relinquishing 305 yds on 25 for 31 passing.

In terms of how much they score, the Golden Gophers are sitting 96th in D-1 averaging 23.8 points per outing. The Minnesota Golden Gophers maintain an average of 303.7 yards/game, ranking them 126th in the nation. The Minnesota offense has racked up 314 yds of penalties on 39 violations, which ranks 134th in D-1 in terms of helping out the other team. They have tossed 7 picks while conceding 1 fumbles and they have recorded 193 1st downs. Over the course of the season so far, the Golden Gophers have thrown for a total of 2,232 yards through the air in addition to holding an average of 202.9 passing yards per game, which ranks 97th in D-1. They have an average of 100.8 yards per game via the ground game and have toted the ball for 1,109 yards overall.

The Golden Gophers are conceding 24.9 points per contest, ranking them 69th in the nation. Minnesota has given up a total of 1,372 yards via the ground game (124.7 yards per game) in addition to 17 touchdowns by way of the ground game on the season. They have conceded 15 touchdowns through the air as well as 224.3 yards/outing, which puts them in 76th in D-1. The Golden Gophers defense has taken part in 672 plays, which is good for 22nd in the nation. They have 6 fumbles and 6 picks over the course of the season. Over the course of the season, they have given up 274 total points.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Golden Gophers -1.0

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