Now that Michigan football was able to rebound from the loss to Texas and get an important, potentially season-changing win against USC, it feels like the Wolverines have some momentum as they get ready to host Minnesota on Saturday.

Last year, Michigan football destroyed Minnesota. Will Johnson opened the game with a pick-six and the Wolverines never looked back. P.J. Fleck has won a lot of games with the Golden Gophers but he hasn’t beaten the Wolverines who have won three games against him by an average of 30. It was 52-10 in 2023.

Jim Harbaugh isn’t around anymore though, but this also isn’t a great Minnesota team, which has started 2-2 and was handled at home by Iowa last week.

Yet, Minnesota allows just 3.8 yards per rushing attempt. They also average fewer than four yards per rushing attempt. Max Brosmer, the quarterack has been fine with five touchdown passes this season compared to three interceptions (217 yards per game). He’s also completed 65 percent of his passes, but Michigan football can make most quarterbacks look pedestrian, especially without a running game.

Their defense only allows 223 yards per game though and just 12 points. Moving the football is going to be a challenge again, especially because Minnesota will be tougher to run the ball on than USC, although not that tough. That’s my prediction at least — the Trojans have a lot to learn about Big Ten.

At any rate, here’s the key info for Michigan football vs. Minnesota, including the odds, how to watch, and a prediction against the spread.

According to DraftKings, Michigan football is a nine-point favorite as of Tuesday morning. The over/under is 38.5 points, while the moneyline is +280 for Minnesota and -355 for Michigan.

Date: September 28
Game Time: 12:00 PM EST
Venue: The Big House
How to Watch: Fox Sports | Fubo TV

This matchup worries me a little bit, except Iowa just torched the Minnesota run defense. The Gophers gave up 272 yards on the ground and four touchdowns. Iowa does have Cade McNamara at quarterback, which is an upgrade over Alex Orj but it’s still Iowa.

Michigan football’s offensive line has improved and the USC game was their best. If those guys can put together another solid performance, Michigan should win the game. Minnesota has only scored a combind 31 points in two power-4 games this season, so the defense should dominate.

Maybe it will even score against the Gophers as it did last year. The best offense is a good defense after all. U-M will win but we might be glad they don’t count pretty on the scoreboard.

Prediction: Michigan 23, Minnesota 10