Our rankings
Northwestern 52%
Minnesota #55 vs Northwestern #50 in our rankings (network centrality).
Minnesota vs Northwestern Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Oct 31, 2026
Our pick
55
Minnesota30%
Minnesota30%Our pick: Northwestern, 70% to win · projected 20–27
Common opponents
Northwestern 53%
Northwestern by 1.0 points here, from 1 comparison.
Efficiency
Northwestern 74%
Projected Minnesota 20, Northwestern 27 from opponent-adjusted points scored and allowed.
Minnesota and Northwestern common opponents · 1
Against the same teams: Minnesota went 0–1, Northwestern went 0–1. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | Minnesota | Northwestern | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 Indiana |
L 16–23 away, Oct 31 | L 23–29 away, Sep 25 | NU +1.0 |