Week 12 · College Football
Northwestern vs Minnesota prediction
The TailgateNinjas model gives Minnesota a 56% chance to beat Northwestern in this College Football matchup. Updated August 29, 2026.
#45 Big Ten Conference
Northwestern
3% to make the 12
#50 Big Ten Conference
Minnesota
5% to make the 12
The model's read
A coin flip. The model nudges Minnesota by a field goal — 56% to win.
Northwestern
44%
to win
Minnesota
56%
to win
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Tale of the tape
2025 efficiency · ranksNorthwesternMinnesotaNational ranks from last season (1 = best). The 2026 outlook builds on this.
Series history
99 meetings all-timeMinnesota leads 56–38–5
Last met 2025 · Northwestern 38–35 Minnesota (neutral)— Northwestern won
Both sidelines
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