UCLA Bruins vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Prediction, 11/7/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UCLA Bruins vs Minnesota Golden Gophers

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026

Location: Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: Golden Gophers (+5.0)

Total/Over-Under: 39

Huntington Bank Stadium is the location where the Minnesota Golden Gophers (5-3) will try to defeat the UCLA Bruins (8-0) on Saturday, November 7, 2026. UCLA opens as 5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The total has been set at 39.

The UCLA Bruins step onto the field holding a record of 8-0 for this season. In their last matchup, the Bruins played the Nevada Wolf Pack and took home the win by a score of 27-0. When all was said and done, they had 59 plays which gave them a total of 303 yds. The UCLA Bruins ran the football 29 times and had 125 yds, earning them an average of 4.3 yards per attempt. In the running game, the Bruins conceded 65 yards on 35 attempts, which calculates to 1.9 yds per run allowed. UCLA surrendered 8 completions on 24 tries for 111 yds, and a completion rate of 33.3%.

In terms of scoring, the UCLA Bruins are averaging 33.5 PPG. As a unit they're averaging 219.5 yards on the ground ranking them 12th in D-1. The Bruins have attained 3,421 total yards for the year. In terms of scoring touchdowns, UCLA has amassed 7 passing touchdowns and 25 rushing touchdowns. UCLA has compiled 169 1st downs as a unit, and they have been called for 67 infractions for 592 yds. They have surrendered the football 11 times.

Concerning yards through the air, the Bruins have given up 1,388 yds which puts them in 13th in Division 1. They have surrendered 173.5 yards per contest through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 49.0%. Over the course of this season, they have given up 260.8 yards per contest which has them ranked 7th in the nation. They have surrendered 8 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 5 touchdowns on the ground. They are allowing an average of 2.7 yards per run and 87.3 yards on the ground per game this year. For the season, they have given up 698 rushing yards through 8 games. The Bruins are ranked 6th in Division 1 concerning team defense, giving up 13.4 points per contest.

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The Golden Gophers come into this game with a record of 5-3 for this year. In their last game, the Golden Gophers took a defeat with a final score of 23-16 when they faced the Indiana Hoosiers. Minnesota surrendered 33 attempts on the ground for 144 yards (4.4 yds per rush). The Golden Gophers secondary allowed a completion percentage of 47.2%, relinquishing 275 yds on 17 out of 36 through the air. The Golden Gophers finished the game with 215 yards while running 60 plays (3.6 yds per play). Minnesota rushed for 4.1 yds per carry, finishing the contest with 95 yards on 23 attempts.

The Minnesota Golden Gophers are averaging 309.0 yards per outing, ranking them 130th in the country. The Minnesota offense has totaled 432 yards of penalties on 48 violations, which ranks 91st in college football in terms of making mistakes. They maintain an average of 99.5 yards per game via the ground game and have run for 796 yards in total. They have tossed 6 picks while surrendering 3 fumbles and they have earned 128 first downs. Regarding their ability to score points, the Golden Gophers sit 89th in college football averaging 25.3 PPG. During the season to this point, the Golden Gophers currently sit at 1,676 yards through the air in addition to an average of 209.5 throwing yards per game, which ranks 90th in D-1.

Minnesota has surrendered a total of 1,009 yards rushing (126.1 yards per game) in addition to 9 touchdowns via the rush on the season. They have given up 10 touchdowns from the passing game and 178.9 yards per game, which puts them in 23rd in the country. In total, they have surrendered 164 points. Their defense has earned 6 fumbles and 8 picks on the year. The Golden Gophers defense has taken part in 482 plays, which has them sitting 14th in Division 1. The Golden Gophers are allowing 20.5 PPG, which has them sitting 36th in college football.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Bruins -5.0

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