The Nebraska Cornhuskers have indeed shown methodical improvement under Matt Rhule. Now in his third season, Rhule has Nebraska poised for its second consecutive bowl berth.
Still, Nebraska fans want a quicker pace on a return to glory. Last week at Maryland, Nebraska rallied for a gutsy win that may be its transformative moment under Rhule. This week brings a Friday Night FOX matchup at Minnesota against the Golden Gophers. Minnesota head coach PJ Fleck has maxed out what is possible in the Twin Cities, which is mediocrity.
Nebraska remains a powerful name brand draw for television and the betting window. With a limited Friday night schedule, this game is expected to draw a massive wagering handle.
Explore the Week 8 odds and betting action for Friday Night College Football.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers at Minnesota Golden Gophers Odds at Bookmaker
Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN, will host the Big Ten matchup between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Minnesota Golden Gophers on Friday, October 17, 2025. Kickoff at 8 p.m. ET with coverage on FOX.
Oddsmakers installed Nebraska as 5.5-point road favorites and Minnesota as a 5.5-point home dog.
Nebraska is a -220 moneyline favorite with Minnesota a +180 moneyline dog.
The Cornhuskers and Golden Gophers opened with a total of 47.5.
Nebraska Cornhuskers
The Nebraska Cornhuskers are coming off a 34-31 comeback win over the Maryland Terrapins as 7-point road favorites. The game went over the total of 47.5.
Nebraska is 5-1 straight up, 2-4 against the spread, and 5-1 over the total.
Offensively, Nebraska has national metrics of 28th overall, 10th for passing, 91st for rushing, 11th for scoring, and 51st for fewest turnovers committed.
Defensively, Nebraska ranks 14th overall, 1st for passing, 80th for rushing, 31st for fewest points allowed, and 109th for takeaways.
Minnesota Golden Gophers
The Minnesota Golden Gophers are coming off a 27-20 win over the Purdue Boilermakers as 7-point home favorites. The game went under the total of 49.5.
Minnesota is 4-2 straight up, 1-4-1 against the spread, and 4-2 over the total.
Minnesota ranks 106th nationally in total offense, 70th in passing, 115th in rushing, 77th in scoring, and 34th in fewest turnovers committed.
Defensively, Minnesota ranks 27th overall, 49th vs. the pass, 217th vs. the rush, 49th for fewest points allowed, and 40th for takeaways.
Nebraska at Minnesota Betting Trends
Nebraska lost only seven of its previous 18 away games against the spread.
Nebraska went under the total in 13 of its last 20 away games.
Minnesota has been a solid betting favorite at home.
The Golden Gophers have covered six of their most recent nine home games.
Minnesota went over the total in five of its last seven home matchups.
In the series between Nebraska and Minnesota, the Golden Gophers got the cash in four of the most recent seven meetings.
Nebraska and Minnesota have gone under the total in four of their last five matchups.
Specifically, in Minnesota, Nebraska got the cash in only one of its last four visits.
Three of the last four games between the Cornhuskers and Golden Gophers at Minnesota went under the total.
Nebraska at Minnesota Best Bets
In this situation, we have an aspirational Nebraska team facing a Minnesota team with limited resources and talent.
Part of Rhule getting Nebraska over the hump is for the Huskers to turn the tables in their series with the Golden Gophers.
Motivated and focused, Nebraska should be ready this time.
Main Pick: Nebraska Cornhuskers
Over/Under Pick: Under the Total
Player Prop Picks: Drake Lindsey Under the Passing Yards Total
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