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Michigan at Minnesota — 2026

Week 5 · 2026-10-03T16:00:00.000Z

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Conference game · Michigan entered as the listed favorite

Michigan

AP #18 · Strength Rank #24 · Team Strength 83/100 · Strong

Strength Rank#24
Team Strength83/100
Schedule Strength81

Pregame advanced profile

Offensive Efficiency53
Defensive Efficiency89
Rushing Success21
Passing Success72
Explosiveness45
Havoc77
Finishing Drives43

3-0 through 3 prior games · 27.3 PPG · 13.0 allowed

Minnesota

Strength Rank #62 · Team Strength 55/100 · Above Average

Strength Rank#62
Team Strength55/100
Schedule Strength10

Pregame advanced profile

Offensive Efficiency38
Defensive Efficiency56
Rushing Success88
Passing Success53
Explosiveness18
Havoc92
Finishing Drives45

2-1 through 3 prior games · 37.7 PPG · 17.3 allowed

Pregame market

Spread: 7.5 · O/U: 42.5 · Minnesota ML: 240.0 · Michigan ML: -298.0

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