Minnesota vs Illinois Picks and Prediction – 11/2/2024
Minnesota vs Illinois Prediction
The Minnesota Golden Gophers will return to the road this week with a game in Illinois against the Illinois Fighting Illini. Minnesota has five wins through eight games overall riding a three-game win streak following a 25 point blowout victory of Maryland in their last outing. The Minnesota offense ranks in the top 90 in the country averaging 25 points on just under 320 total yards per game. The Minnesota defense has been top tier ranking #11 in the nation giving up less than 16 points on just over 260 yards per game. For more College Football Action see our College Football Picks.
Max Brosmer leads the Minnesota offense this season with 1776 yards and 12 scores on 169 completions. Darius Taylor is the top ball carrier on the roster with 513 yards and seven scores on 104 carries, while Marcus Major has added 59 carries for 243 yards and two scores. Daniel Jackson leads all receivers from Minnesota with 568 yards and three scores 51 grabs. Elijah Spencer is second on the team with 354 yards and four touchdowns on 28 catches.
Illinois returns home this week ranked #20 in the nation with six wins through eight games overall following a terrible 29 point blowout loss to the number one ranked Oregon Ducks. Illinois has been solid this season offensively ranking #62 in the country averaging 29.57 points on more than 360 yards per outing. Illinois fared well defensively as well allowing 18.1 points on just under 350 yards per game this season.
Luke Altmyer leads the Illinois offense this season with 1,667 yards and 15 scores on 137 completions. Kaden Feagin is the top ball carrier with 360 yards and three touchdowns on 67 grabs. Pat Bryant leads the team with 510 yards and seven touchdowns on 34 catches. Zakhari Franklin has added 444 yards and one touchdown on 36 catches.
Minnesota vs Illinois Pick Analysis
Illinois will come into this game with a bad taste in their mouth after getting blasted by Oregon. Look for Illinois to put it all together this week in a bounce back game. Illinois will get it done against Minnesota with a win and cover to get back on track. Final Score Prediction, Illinois Fighting Illini win and cover 42-14.
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