Nebraska Cornhuskers (4-8 Last season) vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers (9-4 Last year)
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers 8/31/2023 – The Nebraska Cornhuskers scored an average of 22.6 points per game in the endzone. They were 100th in the US for offensive rushing average with 123.3 yards per carry. Last year, the Cornhuskers gained 4,130 total yards. Nebraska scored 17 touchdowns on the ground and 17 through the air. Nebraska recorded 217 first downs while accruing 65 penalties for 510 yards. The football was turned over 19 separate times.
The Minnesota Golden Gophers were rated 65th in NCAA football with a game average of 389.5 yards. In terms of giving up free yards, the Minnesota offense accrued 413 yards in penalties across 46 violations, placing them 131st in the country. The Golden Gophers finished the previous season with 2,369 passing yards and an average of 182.2 passing yards per game, good for 116th in Division 1 (D-1). The Golden Gophers maintained an average of 28.2 PPG and obtained a rating of 67th in Division 1 in terms of points scored. For expert insights and predictions, consider checking out the best free NCAA football picks for upcoming games.
Cornhuskers vs. Golden Gophers Game Info
| When: | Thursday, August 31, 2023 7:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Huntington Bank Stadium, MN |
| TV: | FOX |
| Stream: | N/A |
QB Casey Thompson vs QB Athan Kaliakmanis
The Cornhuskers defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 24-17 the previous time they played on the field when they faced off against them. Casey Thompson completed 20 of 30 passes for 278 yards and 3 touchdowns. He finished the game without any interceptions and had a QB rating of 177.5. Rahmir Johnson led the Cornhuskers’ rushing attack with 12 carries for 52 yards (4.3 yards per attempt).
The Golden Gophers defeated the Syracuse Orange by a final score of 28-20 the last time they played on the football field. Athan Kaliakmanis finished the game with 80 yards on 7 of 9 passes and a quarterback rating of 152.4. His average yards per attempt was 8.9, and he didn’t throw any interceptions. Mohamed Ibrahim carried the ball 16 times for 71 yards, averaging 4.4 yards per carry for Minnesota. Minnesota gained 2.3 yards per carry while running the ball for 77 yards on 33 attempts.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Minnesota Golden Gophers -7, Total Odds: 43.5
The Golden Gophers were fourth in Division 1 with a 13.8 PPG turnover rate. Last season, Minnesota gave up 1,417 running yards (109.0 yards per game) and 10 rushing touchdowns. They gave up 179 total points throughout the season. They were ranked 15th in the nation because they allowed 186.1 yards per game and 8 touchdowns through the air. The Golden Gophers’ defense participated in 772 plays, placing them 11th in Division 1.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Trends
The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 matches. The total went UNDER in 4 of Nebraska’s last 5 matches. The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 1-5 SU in their last 6 matches. The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 matches against Minnesota. The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 1-5 SU in their last 6 matches against Minnesota. The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 2-7 SU in their last 9 matches on the road.
Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Trends
The Minnesota Golden Gophers are 3-6 ATS in their last 9 matches. The total went UNDER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 6 matches. The Minnesota Golden Gophers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 matches. The total went UNDER in 8 of Minnesota’s last 10 matches at home.
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers 8/31/2023 Betting Picks
The total went OVER in 4 of Nebraska’s last 5 matches when playing on the road against Minnesota. The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 3-12 SU in their last 15 matches against an opponent in the Big Ten Conference. The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 matches against an opponent in the West Division. The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 matches played in August. The total went OVER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 5 matches when playing at home against Nebraska. The Minnesota Golden Gophers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 matches against an opponent in the Big Ten Conference. The Minnesota Golden Gophers are 10-0 SU in their last 10 matches played in August. For well-informed insights and predictions, consider checking out the best expert sports picks for upcoming games.
Free Pick and Prediction: Minnesota Golden Gophers will win 28-20.