The Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-1, 2-1) remain on the road to kick off the second half of their 2025 season, traveling north to Minneapolis to take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers (4-2, 2-1) in a Friday night bout.
The Huskers are riding off a comeback win over Maryland, while the Golden Gophers just escaped the Purdue Boilermakers at home. Now, Minnesota is hosting Nebraska, which is looking to snap its current losing streak.
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The Golden Gophers lead the series 37-25-2 all-time and are 25-13-2 at home. Since joining the Big Ten, Nebraska is only 5-8 against Minnesota, dropping its last five contests. The most recent loss for the Huskers against the Golden Gophers came in Matt Rhule’s coaching debut back in 2023. Nebraska lost the game 13-10.
Now, over two years later, the Huskers stand at 5-1 and are No. 25 in the rankings. This is the second straight year Nebraska started the season 5-1 and is the first time the team started 5-1 in back-to-back seasons since 2013 and 2014.
The Huskers rank 111th in scoring offense across the nation, averaging 41 points per game, while their total offense ranks 27th in the nation, averaging 450 yards per game. Meanwhile, Nebraska’s defense ranks 14th in total defense, allowing an average of over 269 yards per game, and 30th in scoring defense, surrendering just under 19 points per game.
Minnesota is 4-2 and ranks 104th in total offense, earning just under 341 yards per game while ranking 76th in scoring offense, averaging just over 27 points per game. The Golden Gophers’ defense stands at 27th in the nation, allowing just over 308 total yards, and 49th in scoring defense, coughing up just over 21 points per game.
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Kickoff between the Huskers and the Golden Gophers is set for 7 p.m. on FOX.
Nebraska donning pink for the night
Here’s how to watch the Nebraska football vs Minnesota game today, including time, TV schedule, and streaming information:
What channel is Nebraska football vs Minnesota on today?
TV Channel: FOX
Livestream: Fubo (free trial)
Nebraska football vs Minnesota can be seen on Fox. Tim Brando and Devin Gardner will call the game from the booth at Huntington Bank Stadium, with Josh Sims reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
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Nebraska football vs Minnesota time today
The Nebraska football vs Minnesota game starts at 7 p.m. CT from Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
Nebraska football vs Minnesota predictions, picks, odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday, Oct. 17
ODDS: Nebraska -7 (-115)
O/U: 47 1/2 (-110)
MONEY: Nebraska -285
Nebraska schedule 2025 (5-1, 2-1)
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Aug. 28: vs Cincinnati (W, 20-17)
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Sept. 6: vs Akron (W, 68-0)
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Sept. 13: vs Houston Christian (W, 59-7)
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Sept. 20: vs Michigan (L, 27-30)
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Oct. 4: vs Michigan State (W, 38-27)
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Oct. 11: vs Maryland (W, 34-31)
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Oct. 17: at Minnesota (7 p.m. CT)
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Oct. 25: vs Northwestern (TBA)
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Nov. 22: at Penn State (TBA)
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Nov. 28: vs Iowa (11 a.m. CT)
Minnesota schedule 2025 (4-2, 2-1)
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Aug. 28: vs Buffalo (W, 23-10)
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Sept. 6: vs Northwestern State (W, 66-0)
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Sept. 13: at California (L, 14-27)
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Sept. 27: vs Rutgers (W, 31-28)
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Oct. 4: at Ohio State (L, 3-42)
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Oct. 11: vs Purdue (W, 27-20)
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Oct. 17: vs Nebraska (7 p.m. CT)
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Nov. 1: vs Michigan State (TBA)
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Nov. 14: at Oregon (8 p.m. CT)
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Nov. 22: at Northwestern (TBA)
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Nov. 29: vs Wisconsin (TBA)
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