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Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Buffalo Bulls Predictions

August 28 08:00 PM (Final)
FS1 Huntington Bank Stadium
Buffalo Bulls
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Minnesota Golden Gophers
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The Golden Gophers and Bulls have a history that showcases contrasting styles, with Minnesota often relying on a disciplined, run-heavy approach while Buffalo tends to favor a more dynamic passing game. Historically, the Gophers have had the edge in head-to-head matchups, leveraging their strong defense to stifle Buffalo’s offense. Betting trends suggest that Minnesota’s consistent ability to control the clock and limit big plays could play a significant role in this matchup, especially with the Bulls facing challenges when defending against the run.
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-17.5
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MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS VS BUFFALO BULLS MONEYLINE

When the Golden Gophers face off against the Bulls, you’re looking at a clash of styles. Minnesota typically relies on a strong ground game and disciplined defense, while Buffalo often looks to stretch the field with a more dynamic attack. Historically, the Gophers have had the edge in moneyline matchups, but the Bulls’ home field advantage can shift the dynamics, especially in a tight contest.See Game Picks

MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS VS BUFFALO BULLS POINT SPREAD

When the Golden Gophers take on the Bulls, you’re looking at two teams with distinct identities. Minnesota tends to play a disciplined, run-heavy game, while Buffalo often leans on athleticism and speed. Historically, the Gophers have struggled to cover on the road against teams that can match their physicality, especially when the Bulls are in their home stadium. The travel factor can weigh on Minnesota, and Buffalo’s familiarity with their own turf often gives them an edge in these matchups, making the point spread a key consideration.See Game Picks

MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS VS BUFFALO BULLS OVER/UNDER

When the Golden Gophers and Bulls clash, you’re looking at a matchup that often trends toward the under. Historically, both teams have leaned on solid defenses, which tends to stifle scoring. The Gophers like to control the clock and play a methodical game, while the Bulls typically focus on a strong ground game that eats up time. This combination has produced a series record favoring lower totals, especially in games played at Buffalo, where the weather can also play a role in limiting offensive fireworks.See Game Picks

TRENDS

BUF Logo  BUF MINNST Logo  MINNST
0-0
All
0-0
0-0
Home
0-0
0-0
Away
0-0
0-0
as Fav
0-0
0-0
as Dog
0-0
0-0
ATS
0-0
0-0
ATS Home
0-0
0-0
ATS Away
0-0
0-0
O/U
0-0
0-0
O/U Home
0-0
0-0
O/U Away
0-0
RESULT
LOSE 31-26
OPPONENT
Bobcats logo OHIO Ohio Bobcats
DATE
11/28
SPREAD
+6.5
O/U
o44.5
RESULT
LOSE 37-20
OPPONENT
RedHawks logo MIAOH Miami (OH) RedHawks
DATE
11/19
SPREAD
+2.5
O/U
o37.5
RESULT
LOSE 19-38
OPPONENT
Chippewas logo CMICH Central Michigan Chippewas
DATE
11/12
SPREAD
+2.5
O/U
o44.5
RESULT
WIN 28-3
OPPONENT
Falcons logo BOWLGR Bowling Green Falcons
DATE
11/01
SPREAD
+2.5
O/U
u43.5
RESULT
LOSE 24-16
OPPONENT
Zips logo AKRON Akron Zips
DATE
10/25
SPREAD
-10.5
O/U
u47.5
RESULT
WIN 17-20
OPPONENT
Lobos logo NMX New Mexico Lobos
DATE
12/26
SPREAD
-2.5
O/U
u43.5
RESULT
WIN 7-17
OPPONENT
Badgers logo WISC Wisconsin Badgers
DATE
11/29
SPREAD
+2.5
O/U
u37.5
RESULT
LOSE 35-38
OPPONENT
Wildcats logo NW Northwestern Wildcats
DATE
11/22
SPREAD
+3.5
O/U
o41.5
RESULT
LOSE 13-42
OPPONENT
Ducks logo ORE Oregon Ducks
DATE
11/14
SPREAD
+25.5
O/U
o45.5
RESULT
WIN 20-23
OPPONENT
Spartans logo MST Michigan State Spartans
DATE
11/01
SPREAD
-4.5
O/U
u44.5
WHO WON
Golden Gophers logo MINNST
RESULT
10-23
DATE
08/28

BOX SCORE: NCAAF TEAM STATS & PLAYER STATS

BUF Logo BUF MINNST Logo MINNST
Offense
288
Points
299
2,748
Passing Yards
2,469
7
Interceptions
9
413
Rushing Attempts
371
1,598
Rushing Yards
1,360
0
Fumbles
0
Defense
282
Points Against
298
9
Fumbles Recovered
7
35
Sacks
39
Passing
C/ATT
YDS
TD
INT
T. Roberson QB
206/357
2,520
17
12
G. Gray QB
29/53
228
2
2
Rushing
CAR
YDS
AVG
TD
A. Henderson RB
182
755
4.1
6
T. Roberson QB
83
125
1.5
3
T. Shelton Jr. RB
57
244
4.3
1
J. Wright QB
14
45
3.2
0
J. McNeil Jr. RB
12
67
5.6
2
M. Burch RB
11
41
3.7
0
M. White DE
1
15
15.0
0
J. Howes K
1
-13
-13.0
0
G. Gray QB
1
-6
-6.0
0
Receiving
REC
YDS
AVG
TD
J. Gathings WR
36
410
11.4
3
A. Henderson RB
25
181
7.2
1
P. Clacks III WR
12
71
5.9
2
E. King TE
9
68
7.6
0
T. Shelton Jr. RB
8
42
5.2
0
C. Morrow WR
8
129
16.1
2
M. Velez TE
6
40
6.7
0
M. Burch RB
4
-1
-0.2
0
D. Mathis WR
1
6
6.0
0
Defense
TOT
SOLO
SACK
INT
R. Murdock LB
141
63
5
0
M. Greer S
71
37
2
0
M. Gonser LB
62
35
1
2
S. Brown LB
56
21
2
0
M. White DE
52
23
4
0
S. Brown DB
52
35
0
1
K. Stewart DE
43
18
3
0
M. Cooper CB
28
18
0
0
K. Bradley CB
28
18
0
0
G. Wolo DT
25
11
1
0
D. Morgan DT
23
8
3
0
K. Blackwell CB
20
16
0
1
C. Evans DT
14
3
1
0
J. Keough S
14
9
0
0
O. Bridges CB
12
7
0
1
G. De Leon LB
6
3
0
0
J. Capo S
5
3
1
0
A. Schnackenberg LS
4
2
0
0
J. McNeil Jr. RB
4
3
0
0
R. Davis S
4
2
0
0
M. Crawford CB
3
3
0
0
C. Henderson LB
3
1
0
0
T. Souza DT
3
2
0
0
J. Bennett DE
2
1
0
0
J. Gentry S
2
1
0
0
W. Clark DE
2
0
0
0
A. Henderson RB
1
1
0
0
T. Roberson QB
1
1
0
0
M. Burch RB
1
0
0
0
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Passing
C/ATT
YDS
TD
INT
D. Lindsey QB
246/389
2,382
18
6
M. Shikenjanski QB
4/5
80
1
0
D. Wittke QB
1/3
7
0
1
Rushing
CAR
YDS
AVG
TD
D. Taylor RB
143
670
4.7
4
C. Davis RB
35
111
3.2
2
D. Lindsey QB
34
-119
-3.5
4
G. Washington RB
21
132
6.3
0
A. Turner RB
16
64
4.0
1
X. Ford RB
10
35
3.5
0
L. Brockington WR
3
8
2.7
1
M. Shikenjanski QB
3
-2
-0.7
1
J. Geers TE
2
1
0.5
0
J. Tracy WR
1
15
15.0
0
L. Loya WR
1
-5
-5.0
0
Receiving
REC
YDS
AVG
TD
L. Brockington WR
46
484
10.5
4
J. Tracy WR
37
454
12.3
6
D. Taylor RB
34
245
7.2
0
J. Smith WR
28
419
15.0
4
J. Geers TE
26
206
7.9
4
D. Biber TE
18
136
7.6
0
C. Davis RB
18
119
6.6
0
L. Loya WR
10
61
6.1
0
F. Bierman TE
4
18
4.5
0
P. Walsh TE
2
17
8.5
0
J. Johnson TE
1
5
5.0
0
Defense
TOT
SOLO
SACK
INT
M. Baranowski LB
104
63
3
0
D. Williams LB
95
52
2
0
K. Brown DB
59
44
0
2
J. Nestor DB
52
36
0
6
D. Eastern DL
41
25
2
0
A. Smith DL
38
21
12
0
M. Kingsbury LB
34
20
2
0
K. Menz DL
31
19
6
0
J. Howard DL
30
7
4
0
A. Gousby DB
28
16
0
0
D. Green DB
28
19
0
0
J. McMillan DB
21
15
0
0
R. Lawrence DL
20
11
1
0
E. Karmo LB
16
11
1
0
J. Logan-Redding DL
15
7
0
0
L. Finnessy DL
12
6
1
0
N. Becker DL
11
5
1
0
M. Gerald DB
11
7
0
0
M. Carrier LB
10
6
0
0
J. Gerlach LB
10
5
0
0
D. LeCaptain LB
6
3
0
0
A. Kissayi DL
4
3
0
0
J. Hicks DL
4
2
0
0
J. Roberson LB
4
3
0
0
G. Monroe DB
3
2
0
0
R. Sunram DL
3
1
0
0
Z. Harden DB
3
1
0
0
D. Taylor RB
1
1
0
0
J. Smith WR
1
1
0
0
J. Geers TE
1
1
0
0
A. Soukup LS
1
0
0
0
E. Stendel LB
1
1
0
0
G. Johnson OL
1
1
0
0
N. Parrish DB
1
1
0
0
R. Kelly DB
1
0
0
0
S. Seidl DB
1
1
0
0

INJURY REPORT

NAME
POS
STATUS
INJURY
NOTES
Cristian Driver
POS
WR
STATUS
Questionable
INJURY
Undisclosed
Notes
Driver is battling an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Golden Gophers.
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