A 4-3 season with close wins
Minnesota is 4-3, with a 3-1 home record and a 1-2 road record. Its latest result was a 16-23 overtime loss at Indiana, after a 13-10 win over Iowa.
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Minnesota Golden Gophers
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Results, schedule and game-day research ·
Season record4–3Lost last game
Against the spread5–1At the closing number
Last 5 games
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Bruins at Gophers
Tonightvs Bruins11:00 AM CT 12:00 PM ET
Gophers +4.5Total 38.5Gophers ML +159Kalshi Gophers 39¢ at 7:46 AM CT Sat 11/7Lines at 7:30 AM CT
Inside the game-day briefing
21Reported player statuses44Projected starters
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Bruins at Gophers
Sat Nov 7 · 11:00 AM CT · 12:00 PM ET · released and locked
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Game-day research
Bruins at Gophers preview: what our research says
Minnesota comes home at 4-3. The Gophers are 3-1 at home and 1-2 on the road. Their latest result was a 16-23 overtime loss at Indiana, following a 13-10 home win over Iowa. The season also includes wins against Michigan and Washington, alongside heavier losses to Mississippi State and Purdue.
Drake Lindsey is the projected starting quarterback, and Darius Taylor heads the projected backfield. TJ Thomas and Xavier Ford also have roles in the running game. Thomas ran for 122 yards against Akron. The offensive line has changed since Ashton Beers was lost for the season; Greg Johnson moved to center, and Bennett Warren shifted to left guard.
Luke Drzewiecki made the walk-off field goal against Iowa and kicked a 60-yarder at Indiana. Maverick Baranowski recorded 10 tackles at Indiana. Minnesota added Mohamed Ibrahim as running backs coach, Isaac Fruechte as wide receivers coach and Daniel Da Prato as special teams coordinator. C.J. Robbins moved to defensive line coach.
The Gophers host 8-0 UCLA at 11:00 AM CT. The latest located official availability report is dated November 5, not game day. Pierce Walsh and Julian Johnson are doubtful, leaving uncertainty at tight end. The projected lineups are based on published depth charts updated November 4, rather than confirmed game-day starters.
Season at time of writing
Minnesota is 4-3, including 3-1 at home and 1-2 on the road. It has won consecutive home games against Michigan and Iowa and also won at Washington and against Akron. Its losses include a 13-38 home result against Mississippi State and a 13-41 road loss at Purdue, followed by the 16-23 overtime loss at Indiana.
The news
Drzewiecki delivers in key moments
Luke Drzewiecki made the walk-off field goal in the Iowa win and connected from 60 yards at Indiana. His kicks have figured prominently in both recent games.
Backfield depth, reshaped line
Darius Taylor leads the projected backfield, with TJ Thomas and Xavier Ford also in the rotation. Ashton Beers is out for the season, and the line has shifted, including Greg Johnson moving to center and Bennett Warren to left guard.
Staff roles changed in offseason
Minnesota added Mohamed Ibrahim as running backs coach, Isaac Fruechte as wide receivers coach and Daniel Da Prato as special teams coordinator. C.J. Robbins moved to defensive line coach.
Injuries
Injury report as of : 12 Gophers and 9 Bruins on the report.
Gophers
- Garrison MonroeListed out; the report gives no injury or return information.Out
- Ryan EstradaListed out; the report gives no injury or return information.Out
- Brett CarrollListed out; the report gives no injury or return information.Out
- Ashton BeersListed out; team notes say he was lost for the season after an injury against Akron.Out
- Hayden MooreListed out; the report gives no injury or return information.Out
- Michael MerdingerListed out; the report gives no injury or return information.Out
- Elisha WestListed out; reported as ruled out for the season; no injury details given.Out
- Enoch AtewogbolaListed out; reported as ruled out for the season; no injury details given.Out
- +4 more · full report in the Terminal
Bruins
- Rodrick PleasantListed out on the Friday report; the report gives no injury detail or return date.Out
- Mikey MatthewsListed out on the Friday report; the report gives no injury detail or return date. Earlier team notes describe his injury as season-ending.Out
- Nico IamaleavaListed out; team notes identify a left-leg injury and say he is out indefinitely.Out
- Ryan McCullochListed out on the Friday report; injury detail and return date were not provided.Out
- Jonah SmithListed out on the Friday report; injury detail and return date were not provided.Out
- Curtis GerrandListed out on the Friday report; injury detail and return date were not provided.Out
- Ashton SandersListed out on the Friday report; injury detail and return date were not provided.Out
- Sam YoonListed out on the Friday report; injury detail and return date were not provided.Out
- +1 more · full report in the Terminal
The matchup
Gophers projected starters
- Drake LindseyQB
- Darius TaylorRB
- Jalen Smith (WR-X)
- Noah Jennings (WR-Z)
- Javon Tracy (slot)
- Kaden HelmsTE
- Nathan RoyLT
- Bennett WarrenLG
- Greg JohnsonC
- Tony NelsonRG
- Daniel ShippRT
- Anthony SmithDE
- Naquan CrowderNT
- Theorin RandleDT
- TJ Bush Jr. (rush end)
- Matt KingsburyWLB
- Maverick BaranowskiMLB
- Aydan WestLCB
- Zack HardenSS
- Kerry Brown (safety)
- John NestorRCB
- Aidan Gousby (nickel)
Bruins projected starters
- Ty DieffenbachQB
- Wayne KnightRB
- Brian Rowe Jr. (WR-X)
- Landon Ellis (WR-Z)
- Semaj Morgan (slot)
- Brayden LoftinTE
- Mack IndestadLT
- Eugene BrooksLG
- Riley RobellC
- Carter SweazieRG
- Hall SchmidtRT
- Sahir WestDE
- Tyson FordNT
- Amier WashingtonDT
- Scott Taylor (outside linebacker)
- Jalen WoodsWLB
- Sammy OmosighoMLB
- Dante LovettLCB
- Malik HartfordSS
- Ta’Shawn James (safety)
- Scooter JacksonRCB
- Derrick Barksdale (nickel)
Updated How we grade
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Bruins at Gophers odds and prediction markets
Sportsbook prices at 7:47 AM CTPrices as of : the Gophers are +3.5 to +4 at five sportsbooks and the total is 38.5.
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Prediction markets
Prices at 7:46 AM CT Sat 11/7Kalshi and Polymarket on Bruins at Gophers
Gophers to win costs 39¢ on Kalshi, against +160 at the best sportsbook (Caesars). A Yes price in cents is the market’s chance in percent; Kalshi’s trading fee is extra.
| Market | Kalshi | Polymarket | Best sportsbook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gophers to win | 39¢39% chance | 38¢38% chance | +160Caesars |
| Bruins to win | 66¢66% chance | 65¢65% chance | −182FanDuel |
| Gophers +4.5 | Not listed | 53¢53% chance | – |
| Over 38.5 total points | 52¢52% chance | Not listed | o38.5 −110FanDuel |
Sportsbooks
| Sportsbook | Spread | Money line | Total | Sign up | |||
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| Gophers | Bruins | Gophers | Bruins | Over | Under | ||
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Line movement
vs UCLA BruinsSat Nov 7 · 11:00 AM CT · 12:00 PM ET
Lines as of : the Gophers spread is +4.5 (opened +6); the total is 38.5 (opened 39.5).
Gophers spread+6+4.5−1.5
Total39.538.5−1
Gophers team total16.516.5No move
Gophers money line+192+159−33
Open, then now.
Results and against the spread
4–3 · 5–1 ATSRecord
4–3
Against the spread
5–1
Form, last 5
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Last game
L 16-23at Hoosiers
| Date | Game | Result | Spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 10/31 | at Indiana Hoosiers | L 16-23 | +20.5 | Covered |
| Sat 10/24 | vs Iowa Hawkeyes | W 13-10 | +6.5 | Covered |
| Sat 10/10 | at Purdue Boilermakers | L 13-41 | −2.5 | Missed |
| Sat 10/3 | vs Michigan Wolverines | W 20-14 | +6.5 | Covered |
| Sat 9/26 | at Washington Huskies | W 27-24 | +11.5 | Covered |
Spread is the Gophers’ closing number. ATS is against the spread at the closing number.
Schedule
at LionsFri 11/13 · 11:00 PM CT12:00 AM ET
vs WildcatsFri 11/20 · 11:00 PM CT12:00 AM ET
at BadgersFri 11/27 · 6:30 PM CT7:30 PM ET
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Gophers questions, answered
Is there a Gophers pick for this matchup?
Yes. Our Gophers pick for Bruins at Gophers was released before kickoff at Signal strength 67. Unlock it in the Terminal.
What is the Golden Gophers' record this season?
The Minnesota Golden Gophers are 4-3: 3-1 at home and 1-2 on the road.
When do the Golden Gophers play next?
The Golden Gophers host the UCLA Bruins on Saturday, November 7 at 11:00 AM CT (12:00 PM ET).
Who is on the Golden Gophers injury report?
The Golden Gophers list Garrison Monroe (Out), Ryan Estrada (Out), Brett Carroll (Out), Ashton Beers (Out), Hayden Moore (Out), Michael Merdinger (Out), Elisha West (Out), Enoch Atewogbola (Out), Pierce Walsh (Doubtful), Julian Johnson (Doubtful), Mason Carrier (Questionable), Nick Spence (Questionable).
What matters for the Golden Gophers against the Bruins?
Minnesota hosts 8-0 UCLA at 11:00 AM CT. The latest located official availability report is dated November 5: Minnesota lists Pierce Walsh and Julian Johnson as doubtful, Mason Carrier and Nick Spence as questionable, and five players out; UCLA lists Jordan Davis as questionable and nine players out. No game-day update was located.
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