The Minnesota Golden Gophers (2-0) and the California Golden Bears (2-0) play at California Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 13, 2025.

The Golden Bears are underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+2.5), against the Golden Gophers (with an over/under of 40.5 points).

Below you can find our preview for this this contest between the Golden Gophers and the Golden Bears, and discover all of our predictions here, too!

Minnesota vs. Cal betting lines

• Spread favorite: Golden Gophers (-2.5)
• Moneyline: Golden Gophers (-145), Golden Bears (+122)
• Total: 40.5 points
• TV Channel: ESPN
• Live Stream: Fubo

Minnesota vs. Cal betting info and stats

Minnesota, in two games with a spread so far this season, is 1-1-0 against the spread. Minnesota has covered the spread once when the favorite by at least 2.5 points (a 1-1 ATS record). Minnesota has won both games as a moneyline favorite this season. Cal has one win against the spread this season (1-1-0). Cal has not played a game as the underdog on the moneyline yet this season.

Minnesota vs. Cal key players

Minnesota Golden Gophers

• Drake Lindsey has thrown for 429 yards (214.5 ypg) to lead Minnesota, completing 61.4% of his passes and collecting three touchdown passes compared to one interception this season.
• Darius Taylor has 161 rushing yards on 33 carries. He’s also added five catches for 45 yards (22.5 per game).
• Grant Washington has carried the ball 20 times for 126 yards (126 per game).
• Javon Tracy’s 116 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted six times and has registered four catches and one touchdown.
• Jalen Smith has grabbed two passes while averaging 76 yards per game and scoring one touchdown.
• Kenric Lanier II’s two receptions have yielded 59 yards.
• Anthony Smith has collected two sacks to pace the team, while also picking up two TFL and five tackles.
• Maverick Baranowski, Minnesota’s top tackler, has 11 tackles and one TFL this year.
• John Nestor has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has two passes defended to his name.

California Golden Bears

• Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele leads Cal with 493 yards on 46-of-67 passing with three touchdowns compared to one interception this season. He has chipped in with 37 rushing yards (18.5 ypg) on six carries while scoring one touchdown on the ground.
• Kendrick Raphael is his team’s leading rusher with 27 carries for 168 yards, or 84 per game. He’s found paydirt one time on the ground, as well.
• Brandon High has taken 15 carries and totaled 46 yards with one touchdown.
• Trond Grizzell leads his team with 115 receiving yards on seven catches with one touchdown.
• Mark Hamper has six receptions (on eight targets) for a total of 104 yards (52 yards per game) this year.
• Jacob De Jesus’ 14 targets have resulted in nine receptions for 87 yards.
• Ryan McCulloch leads the team with 1.5 sacks, and also has two TFL and five tackles.
• Cade Uluave, Cal’s leading tackler, has 10 tackles and two TFL this year.
• Hezekiah Masses leads the team with two interceptions, while also collecting five tackles and two passes defended.