The Minnesota Golden Gophers (0-0) and Nebraska Cornhuskers (0-0), Big Ten rivals, will do battle at Huntington Bank Stadium on Thursday, August 31, 2023. Look below for more important details, including how to watch this matchup on Fubo.
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Minnesota vs. Nebraska Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Thursday, August 31, 2023
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Stadium: Huntington Bank Stadium
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- Moneyline Favorite: Minnesota (-292)
- Spread: Golden Gophers (-7.5)
- Total: 44.5
Minnesota vs. Nebraska Stats and Insights (2022)
- Minnesota totaled 187 more points than its opponents last year (14.4 per game), while Nebraska was outscored by 60 points (five per game).
- Nebraska allowed 27.6 points per game last season, close to the same amount as the 28.2 Minnesota scored.
- When they exceeded what the Cornhuskers gave up last year (27.6 points per game), the Golden Gophers were 6-0.
- Nebraska scored 8.8 more points per game last season (22.6) than Minnesota surrendered (13.8).
- In games when the Cornhuskers scored over 13.8 points last year, they were 4-5.
Minnesota vs. Nebraska Recent Meetings
- Over their last two meetings, Minnesota has totaled two wins versus Nebraska.
- In their past two meetings, each team has covered one time with those games going over the total on one occasion.
- Over their last two head-to-head contests, Minnesota has put up 50 points, while Nebraska has accumulated 36.
Top Performers
Minnesota (2022 Stats)
- On the ground, Mohamed Ibrahim had 20 touchdowns and 1,665 yards (128.1 per game) last year.
- In 13 games, Tanner Morgan passed for 1,382 yards (106.3 per game), with nine touchdowns and five interceptions, and a completion percentage of 66.9%.
- In addition, Morgan rushed for 55 yards and four TDs.
- In 13 games a season ago, Daniel Jackson had 37 catches for 557 yards (42.8 per game) and five touchdowns.
- In 13 games, Treyson Potts ran for 474 yards (36.5 per game) and three TDs.
- In 13 games last year, Mariano Sori-Marin amassed 1.5 sacks to go with six TFL and 84 tackles.
- On defense in 2022, Tyler Nubin had 53 tackles, two TFL, and four interceptions in 13 games played.
- Cody Lindenberg posted one sack to go with four TFL and 70 tackles in 13 games played a season ago.
- Terell Smith totaled two interceptions to go with 36 tackles, three TFL, two sacks, and two passes defended in 13 games played.
Nebraska (2022 Stats)
- Casey Thompson last season posted 2,407 passing yards with 17 passing touchdowns, 10 interceptions and a 63.1% completion percentage.
- Trey Palmer was an important contributor, totaling 1,043 receiving yards and nine touchdowns on 71 receptions.
- Anthony Grant scampered for 915 yards (76.3 yards per game) and six TDs.
- Marcus Washington got 47 targets last year and turned them into 31 receptions (2.6 per game) for 471 yards and one TD.
- With 5.5 sacks to go with eight TFL and 56 tackles in 12 games, Garrett Nelson was a significant player on defense.
- On defense, Luke Reimer amassed one sack to go with two TFL, 75 tackles, and one interception.
- Isaac Gifford was on the field for 12 games and amassed 62 tackles, five TFL, and one sack.
- With three TFL, 52 tackles, and two interceptions, Marques Buford Jr. made a big impact on D.
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