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Ninth-Ranked Oregon Ducks Clash with Minnesota Golden Gophers in High-Stakes Matchup
14 Nov
Summary
- Oregon Ducks (8-1, 5-1 Big Ten) host Minnesota Golden Gophers (6-3, 4-2 Big Ten)
- Oregon looking to keep College Football Playoff hopes alive
- Minnesota coming off a 23-20 win over Michigan State on Nov. 1
On Friday, November 14, 2025, the ninth-ranked Oregon Ducks will host the Minnesota Golden Gophers in a pivotal Big Ten conference matchup. The Ducks (8-1, 5-1 Big Ten) are looking to keep their College Football Playoff hopes alive, while the Golden Gophers (6-3, 4-2 Big Ten) are coming off a 23-20 victory over Michigan State on November 1.
Oregon has won three games in a row and boasts a 4-1 record at home this season. In contrast, Minnesota has struggled on the road, going 0-3 so far. The Golden Gophers have faced ranked opponents once this year, going 1-1 in those games.
The Ducks are heavily favored in this matchup, with the latest odds having them as 25.5-point favorites. The over/under for total points scored is set at 44.5. According to the SportsLine Projection Model, Oregon quarterback Dante Moore is expected to throw for two touchdowns and run for another, while Minnesota's Drake Lindsey will pass for one score. The model predicts the teams will combine for 54 points, with the Over hitting in nearly 70% of simulations.
