| MATCHUP | Minnesota Golden Gophers | Washington Huskies |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-1 | 3-0 |
| Spread | +10 -108 | -10 -112 |
| Moneyline | +310 | -395 |
| Total | Over 45.5 (-112) | Under 45.5 (-108) |
| Where | Husky Stadium, Seattle, WA | |
| When | Saturday, September 26, 2026 | |
| Time | 11:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | FOX | |
Washington Huskies Preview
Washington has a 3-0 record and are coming off a 48-16 home win against Eastern Washington. They will face USC and Iowa next. Offensively, Washington averages 29.3 points per game, ranking 84th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 13.3 points per game, which is 24th. Washington averages 434.7 total yards per game (305 passing and 129.7 rushing), while allowing 276 total yards per game (105.7 rushing and 170.3 passing).
Demond Williams Jr. leads Washington with 890 passing yards with 70.6% completed passes and 5 touchdowns, also adding a team-high 150 rushing yards. Dezmen Roebuck has a team-high 23 receptions for 221 receiving yards. Defensively, Alex McLaughlin has a team-high 24 total tackles (18 of them solo), adding a team-high 2 sacks.
Minnesota Golden Gophers Preview
Minnesota has a 2-1 record and are coming off a 41-7 home win against Akron. They will face Michigan and Purdue next. Offensively, Minnesota averages 37.7 points per game, ranking 43rd in the nation, while defensively, they allow 17.3 points per game, which is 43rd. Minnesota averages 394 total yards per game (277 passing and 117 rushing), while allowing 270 total yards per game (117 rushing and 153 passing).
Drake Lindsey leads Minnesota with 747 passing yards with 65% completed passes and 4 touchdowns. TJ Thomas leads the team in rushing yards with 173, while Javon Tracy has a team-high 17 receptions for 240 receiving yards. Defensively, Maverick Baranowski has a team-high 21 total tackles (8 of them solo), while Joey Gerlach leads the team with one sack.
Minnesota Golden Gophers @ Washington Huskies Betting Trends: Week 4
Why the Washington Huskies will win
- Washington has won each of its last 22 games against non-AP-ranked teams at Husky Stadium.
- Minnesota has lost each of its last five road games.
- Minnesota has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five road games.
- Washington has covered the spread in seven of its last nine games against conference opponents at Husky Stadium.
- Washington has won the first half in 28 of its last 29 September games at Husky Stadium.
- Washington has won the first quarter in six of its last seven September games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Why the Minnesota Golden Gophers will win
- Minnesota has won four of its last five September games as a road underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Washington has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games at Husky Stadium.
- Minnesota has covered the spread in five of its last six games.
- Minnesota has won the first half in six of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Minnesota’s last five games as a road underdog have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of Washington’s last five games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Washington Huskies Player Prop Facts
- Demond Williams Jr. has recorded 25+ completions in two consecutive games – equal-longest streak in the FBS, heading into Week 4.
Minnesota Golden Gophers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 4, Javon Tracy ranks 1st in the Big Ten Conference for punt return yards (251) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Washington has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of five points or less of any FBS team this season (1).
- Washington has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of three points or less of any FBS team this season (1).
- Minnesota ranks T11th among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (1.0).
- Minnesota ranks 21st among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (5.7).
Minnesota vs Washington Prediction
In this Minnesota vs Washington Prediction, Washington is coming as -10.5 home favorites. Washington has been undefeated this season but has failed to cover the spread in all three wins. They have been playing excellent defense, ranking on the top-25 of the country, while Minnesota has allowed 7 points in two of its three games played, so I expect a high defensive intensity in this game. Take the under 45.5 points in this one.