College football · Big Ten · 2026 · 3–1 against the closing spread
Minnesota Golden Gophers
Next: Minnesota at Purdue, Sat Oct 10, 8:00 PM ET. Minnesota −2.5, total 50.5.
2026 Season: How the Line Moved
| Week | Game | Opened | Closed | Move | Result | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs. Eastern Illinois | — | — | — | W 59–7 | — |
| 2 | vs. Mississippi State | −2.5 | +1 | +3.5 | L 13–38 | Didn't cover |
| 3 | vs. Akron | −27.5 | −22.5 | +5.0 | W 41–7 | Covered |
| 4 | at Washington | +8.5 | +12 | +3.5 | W 27–24 | Covered |
| 5 | vs. Michigan | +8.5 | +6.5 | −2.0 | W 20–14 | Covered |
| 6 | at Purdue | −2.5 | −2.5 | — | Upcoming | — |
Minnesota's consensus spread (median of U.S. sportsbooks and Kalshi) at our first look and at kickoff. A positive move means the market moved against Minnesota. College football has no official injury report: availability news comes from reporting and coach statements.