The Minnesota Golden Gophers (0-0) match up against the Buffalo Bulls (0-0) at Huntington Bank Stadium on Thursday, August 28, 2025.

The Bulls are expected to lose by at least two TDs (currently +17) versus the Golden Gophers (with an over/under of 43.5 points).

Keep reading for our preview for this this matchup between the Golden Gophers and the Bulls, and discover all of our expert predictions here, too!

Minnesota vs. Buffalo betting lines

• Spread favorite: Golden Gophers (-17)
• Moneyline: Golden Gophers (-885), Bulls (+592)
• Total: 43.5 points
• TV Channel: FOX Sports 1
• Live Stream: Fubo

Minnesota vs. Buffalo betting info and stats

• Minnesota had nine wins in 13 games against the spread last season.
• Minnesota did not lose ATS (1-0) as a 17-point or more favorite last season.
• There were six Minnesota games (out of 13) that went over the total last season.
• Buffalo’s record against the spread last season was 7-5-0.
• Buffalo was winless ATS (0-1) when playing as at least 17-point underdogs last season.
• Out of 12 Buffalo games last season, eight hit the over.

Minnesota vs. Buffalo key players

Minnesota Golden Gophers

• Last year Max Brosmer produced 2,828 passing yards (217.5 per game), a 66.5% completion percentage, 18 touchdowns, and six interceptions.
• Last year Darius Taylor went to work rushing, for 986 yards on 205 carries (75.8 yards per game) with 10 touchdowns. Taylor also collected 54 catches for 350 yards and two TDs.
• Marcus Major put up 352 yards on 78 carries (29.3 yards per game), with three rushing touchdowns last season.
• In the previous season, Daniel Jackson grabbed 75 passes (on 118 targets) for 863 yards (71.9 per game). He also found the end zone four times.
• Elijah Spencer also impressed receiving last season. He had 52 receptions for 684 yards and six touchdowns. He was targeted 74 times.
• Last season Jack Henderson amassed six sacks, six TFL, 35 tackles, and one interception.
• Last season Cody Lindenberg grabbed 76 tackles, three TFL, one sack, and one interception.
• Koi Perich intercepted five passes last year while also totaling 30 tackles, one TFL, and five passes defended.

Buffalo Bulls

• CJ Ogbonna averaged 183.2 passing yards per outing and completed 19 touchdowns last season. In addition, he added 346 yards on the ground with eight touchdowns.
• Al-Jay Henderson averaged 82.9 rushing yards per game and tallied nine rushing touchdowns. Al-Jay Henderson complemented his rushing performance with 1.5 receptions per game to average 18.3 receiving yards.
• Victor Snow was targeted 6.2 times per game and collected 651 receiving yards and six touchdowns over the course of 2024.
• JJ Jenkins caught 36 passes last season on his way to 536 yards and four receiving touchdowns.
• Taji Johnson hauled in 20 passes on his way to 243 receiving yards and two touchdowns a season ago.
• Last year Kobe Stewart accumulated 9.5 sacks, seven TFL and 37 tackles.
• Shaun Dolac had an impactful defensive performance last season with 154 tackles, 12 TFL, six sacks, and five interceptions.