The Golden Gophers (1-1) close out their non-conference schedule Saturday with a home game against the Wolfpack of Nevada (2-1).
With the Big Ten season kicking off next week and the likes of Iowa, Michigan, and USC staring them in the face, its imperative that Minnesota continue to build on the momentum gained from last week’s 48-0 win over Rhode Island. Head Coach PJ Fleck’s Gophers forced four turnovers in the game and did not allow the Rams to cross midfield until midway through the 4th quarter.
New Head Coach Jeff Choate is tasked with rebuilding the Wolfpack. Nevada enters the game with 1 win in their 1st 3 games. Their 3 games – a win over Troy and losses to SMU and Georgia Southern) were decided by a total of 10 points.
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Game Details and How to watch Nevada vs. Minnesota
· Date: Saturday, September 14th, 2024
· Time: 3:30 PM EST
· Site: Huntington Bank Stadium
· City: Minneapolis, MN
· TV/Streaming: BTN
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Latest Game odds for Nevada vs. Minnesota
The latest odds as of Friday afternoon:
o Moneyline: Nevada Wolfpack (+625), Minnesota Golden Gophers (-1000)
o Spread: Golden Gophers -17.5
o Total: 44.5
*odds courtesy of BetMGM
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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) likes Minnesota to control the game Saturday and cover the spread:
“I think all the smart money should be on a team like the Minnesota Golden Gophers. They’re hosting Nevada. And why? It may not be a sexy pick, but you look at who Minnesota has on the schedule the next three weeks - Iowa, Michigan and USC. They absolutely have to get a win Saturday. They have to get out to a fast start. So, I like Minnesota in the first half -9.5. I also like them for the full game -16.5.”
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From the Trading Desk at BetMGM courtesy of John Ewing: Week 3 Highlights
Most bet OVERS (tickets)
1. Georgia-Kentucky
2. Kent State-Tennessee
3. Arkansas State-Michigan
Most bet UNDERS (tickets)
1. Utah-Utah State
2. Alabama-Wisconsin
3. Colorado-Colorado State
Most bet UNDERDOGS to win (tickets)
1. Colorado State +220
2. Boston College +550
3. South Carolina +220
Quarterback matchup for Nevada vs. Minnesota
o Wolfpack: Brendon Lewis – the junior has 561 yards and 5 TDs and 0 INTs
o Golden Gophers: Max Brosmer – 6th-year senior ranks 14th nationally completing 72.5% of his passes for 436 yards and 2 TDs
Wolfpack vs. Golden Gophers player news, trends, & recent stats
· Nevada is 2-5 all-time against teams in the Big Ten
· Minnesota is 14-3 all-time against teams currently in the Mountain West Conference, with 11 consecutive wins.
· Nevada is 11 for 11 this season scoring in the Red Zone (9 TDs)
· Minnesota is one of 20 teams in the FBS that have yet to allow a passing TD.
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