The Minnesota Golden Gophers (1-0) take on an FCS opponent, the Northwestern State Demons (1-0), on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Huntington Bank Stadium.

The Golden Gophers are expected to win by at least two touchdowns (currently -42.5) versus the Demons. The over/under for this game is 50.5 points.

Keep reading for our preview for this this contest between the Golden Gophers and the Demons, and find all of our predictions here, too!

Minnesota vs. Northwestern State betting lines

• Spread favorite: Golden Gophers (-42.5)
• Moneyline: Golden Gophers (-50000), Demons (+4000)
• Total: 50.5 points
• TV Channel: Big Ten Network Alternate
• Live Stream: Fubo

Minnesota vs. Northwestern State betting info and stats

Minnesota has not won a game against the spread this season (0-1-0). In one game as the moneyline favorite, Minnesota won. Northwestern State, in one game with a spread so far this season, is unbeaten (1-0-0) against the spread. This will be the second game this year Northwestern State is the moneyline underdog. The Demons won the first one.

Minnesota vs. Northwestern State key players

Minnesota Golden Gophers

• Last year Max Brosmer recorded 2,828 passing yards (217.5 per game), a 66.5% completion percentage, 18 touchdowns, and six interceptions.
• Darius Taylor took 205 carries for 986 yards (75.8 per game) and scored 10 touchdowns last year. When it comes to receiving, he caught 54 passes for 350 yards (26.9 per game) and two TDs.
• Marcus Major ran for 352 yards on 78 carries (29.3 yards per game), with three rushing touchdowns last year.
• In the previous year, Daniel Jackson grabbed 75 passes (on 118 targets) for 863 yards (71.9 per game). He also found the end zone four times.
• Elijah Spencer produced last season, grabbing 52 passes for 684 yards and six touchdowns. He collected 52.6 receiving yards per game.
• Jack Henderson did his thing last season with an incredible stat line of 6.0 sacks, 6.0 TFL, 35 tackles, and one interception.
• Last season Cody Lindenberg tallied 76 tackles, 3.0 TFL, one sack, and one interception.
• Last season Koi Perich had a huge stat line of five interceptions, 30 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and five passes defended.

Northwestern State Demons

• JT Fayard threw for 996 yards and five touchdowns last season.
• Kennieth Lacy averaged 27.8 rushing yards and scored four rushing touchdowns.
• Zay Davis rushed for 213 yards and one touchdown last season.
• Myles Kitt-Denton averaged 37.8 yards on 2.2 receptions per game and racked up five receiving touchdowns in 2024.
• Twon Hines caught 19 passes last season on his way to 257 yards.
• Amaaz Eugene worked his way to one receiving touchdown and 243 receiving yards (22.1 ypg) last season.
• Blake Gotcher proved to be a strong defender last year, recording 4.5 sacks, 13 tackles and one interception.
• A year ago Caesar Magee III tallied five tackles as well as three interceptions.