Minnesota vs Rutgers Picks and Prediction – 11/9/2024

The Minnesota Golden Gophers stay on the road this week with six wins overall this year on a four-game win streak following a road victory against Illinois a week ago. Defensively Minnesota did just enough a week ago against Illinois giving up 352 yards and 17 points after forcing 2 turnovers. Offensively Minnesota was the better team compiling 361 yards to score 25 points including twelve in the second half resulting in the weird. For other college football action see our College Football Picks.

Max Brosmer carried the load from Minnesota completing 22 passes for 213 yards and one score. Darius Taylor was stopped ball carrier in the roster from Minnesota with 131 yards and one touchdown on 22 carries. Daniel Jackson led the team with 74 yards on five receptions. Jamison gear shipped in two catches for 14 yards and one score.

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights will be on their home field this week sitting at an even .500 on the year riding a 4 game skid following a 22 point loss against USC in their last outing. Offensively Rutgers did move the ball well a week ago compiling 434 yards scored 20 points but converted just 11 of 22 third downs resulting in the loss. Defensively Rutgers was obliterated giving up 42 points including twenty in the first half on more than 440 total yards.

Athan Kaliakmanis has led Rutgers this season with 1650 yards and 9 scores on 131 completions to go along with 125 yards and one score on 53 carries. Kyle Monangai leads the team with 931 yards and 10 scores on 172 carries. Dymere Miller is the top receiver on the roster with 480 yards and one score on 37 catches. Kenny Fletcher has chipped in 137 yards and two scores on 20 catches this season for Rutgers.

Minnesota is playing the better football coming into this week and will continue to roll Saturday. Rutgers started the year on a tear and have completely spiraled. Take Minnesota this week to do the work leading to the road win and cover to extend the Rutgers woes. Final Score Prediction, Minnesota Golden Gophers win and cover 35-13.