The Michigan Wolverines (3-1) visit the Minnesota Golden Gophers (3-1) on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Huntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 PM ET, and the game airs on FOX. DraftKings lists the spread at MICH -5.5 with a total of 43.5; moneylines are Michigan -225 · Minnesota +185. Below is our Michigan vs Minnesota preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Michigan vs Minnesota Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Michigan at Minnesota |
| Records | Michigan 3-1 · Minnesota 3-1 |
| Spread | MICH -5.5 |
| Moneyline | Michigan -225 · Minnesota +185 |
| Total | 43.5 |
| Venue | Huntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 12:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | FOX |
| Head Coaches | Michigan: HC Kyle Whittingham, OC Jason Beck · Minnesota: HC P. J. Fleck, OC Greg Harbaugh Jr. / Matt Simon |
Michigan Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Michigan Wolverines are 3-1 overall, 0-1 in Big Ten play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 13-12 vs Western Michigan; Sep 12 — W 17-10 vs Oklahoma; Sep 19 — W 52-17 vs UTEP; Sep 26 — L 20-19 vs Iowa. Most recently, Michigan lost to Iowa 20-19 at home. Through 4 games, Michigan is averaging 25.2 points scored and 14.8 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Kyle Whittingham (first season in charge). Offensive coordinator: Jason Beck. Defensive coordinator: Jay Hill.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Bryce Underwood (QB) — 57/92, 780 yards, 5 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: Jordan Marshall (RB) — 45 carries, 194 yards, 2 TD
- Receiving leader: JJ Buchanan (WR) — 20 receptions, 396 yards, 4 TD
- Sacks leader: John Henry Daley (DE) — 3 sacks
- Tackles leader: Troy Bowles (LB) — 31 total tackles
Strengths: A defense allowing only 14.8 points per game. Questions: The response to a 20-19 loss to Iowa.
Minnesota Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Minnesota Golden Gophers are 3-1 overall, 1-0 in Big Ten play. Results to date: Sep 3 — W 59-7 vs Eastern Illinois; Sep 12 — L 38-13 vs Mississippi State; Sep 19 — W 41-7 vs Akron; Sep 26 — W 27-24 at Washington. Most recently, Minnesota beat Washington 27-24 on the road. Through 4 games, Minnesota is averaging 35.0 points scored and 19.0 points allowed per game.
Head coach: P. J. Fleck (head coach since 2017). Offensive coordinators: Greg Harbaugh Jr. / Matt Simon. Defensive coordinator: Danny Collins.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Drake Lindsey (QB) — 88/132, 951 yards, 7 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: TJ Thomas (RB) — 34 carries, 251 yards, 1 TD
- Receiving leader: Javon Tracy (WR) — 24 receptions, 281 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: Karter Menz (DL) — 3 sacks
- Tackles leader: Maverick Baranowski (LB) — 28 total tackles
Strengths: An offense scoring 35.0 points per game; a defense holding opponents to 19.0 points per game. Questions: Holding serve at Huntington Bank Stadium against Michigan.
How to Watch Michigan vs Minnesota
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET
- Venue: Huntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
- TV / Streaming: FOX
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on September 28, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.