Venue, Date & Time
Location: Huntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM CT
Broadcast: Big Ten Network (BTN)
Weather Forecast (Minneapolis, MN)
Conditions: Sunny, mild fall afternoon
Temperature: ~75°F (24°C) at kickoff, dropping to ~68°F (20°C) by late afternoon
Wind: 5–8 mph, minimal impact
Impact: Ideal football weather, no precipitation expected
Injury Report
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
RB CJ Campbell Jr. – Out (season-ending injury)
RB Samuel Brown V – Questionable (leg)
WR Ian Strong – Questionable (undisclosed)
TE Ben Rothhaar – Questionable (undisclosed)
Multiple CBs (Clayton, Shaw, Murray, Fuse) – Questionable
Minnesota Golden Gophers
RB Darius Taylor – Questionable (leg)
RB A.J. Turner – Questionable (undisclosed)
WRs Legend Lyons, Bradley Martino, Cristian Driver – Questionable (undisclosed)
K Sam Henson – Questionable (undisclosed)
Key Player Matchups
QB Athan Kaliakmanis (Rutgers) vs. QB Drake Lindsey (Minnesota)
Kaliakmanis (1,150 yds, 7 TD, 1 INT) returns to face his former team; Lindsey (634 yds, 4 TD, 2 INT) is steady but less explosive.
RB Antwan Raymond (Rutgers, 310 yds, 7 TD) vs. RB Fame Ijeboi (Minnesota, 136 yds)
Rutgers’ ground game is more productive; Minnesota’s backfield depth is uncertain due to injuries.
WR Ian Strong (Rutgers, 367 yds, 2 TD) vs. CB John Nestor (Minnesota, 2 INT)
Strong is Kaliakmanis’ top target; Nestor is Minnesota’s ball-hawk.
Rutgers WR KJ Duff (336 yds, 2 TD) vs. Minnesota LB Devon Williams (16 TKL, 1.5 sacks)
Duff stretches defenses; Williams is key in coverage and pressure.
Recent Team Forms
Rutgers Scarlet Knights (3-1, 0-1 Big Ten)
W 34–31 vs. Ohio
W 45–17 vs. Miami (OH)
W 60–10 vs. Norfolk State
L 28–38 vs. Iowa
Trend: High-scoring offense (41.8 PPG, 14th nationally) but defense allows 24 PPG
Minnesota Golden Gophers (2-1, 0-0 Big Ten)
W 23–10 vs. Buffalo
W 66–0 vs. Northwestern State
L 14–27 vs. California
Trend: Strong defense (12.3 PPG allowed, 12th nationally) but offense inconsistent
Conference Context
Rutgers: Big Ten East contender, looking to rebound after Iowa loss.
Minnesota: Big Ten West hopeful, opening conference play after bye week.
Cross-Division Matchup: Both teams see this as a pivotal swing game for bowl positioning.
Series History
All-time H2H: Minnesota leads 3–1
Last Meeting: Rutgers 26–19 win (Nov. 9, 2024)
Largest Margin: Minnesota 42–7 (2019)
Trend: Minnesota won first 3 meetings (2016–2022); Rutgers broke through in 2024.
Betting Trends
Rutgers:
2–2 ATS this season
4–0 to the Over in 2025
6–3 ATS in last 9 overall
Minnesota:
1–2 ATS this season
2–1 to the Over in 2025
9–3 ATS in last 12 overall
Historical Betting Results (Head-to-Head)
2024: Rutgers +6.5 covered, upset Minnesota 26–19 (Over 44.5)
2022: Minnesota -14 covered, won 31–0 (Under 40.5)
2019: Minnesota -28.5 covered, won 42–7 (Over 46)
2016: Minnesota -17.5 failed to cover, won 34–32 (Under 44.5)
Game Odds
Rutgers Scarlet Knights 51.5
Minnesota Golden Gophers – 5.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
