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Northwestern vs. Minnesota: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – September 23
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Sep. 23, 2023 7:39 p.m. ET
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At 7:30 PM ET on Saturday, Darius Taylor and the Minnesota Golden Gophers (2-1) play at the Northwestern Wildcats (1-2).
The Golden Gophers' game against the Wildcats will be airing on BTN.
Learn more about the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Northwestern Wildcats.
How to Watch Minnesota vs. Northwestern
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- When: Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
- Location: Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois
- TV: Watch on BTN
Minnesota's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2023 | vs. Nebraska | W 13-10 | -7.5 |
| 9/9/2023 | vs. Eastern Michigan | W 25-6 | -20 |
| 9/16/2023 | at North Carolina | L 31-13 | +7 |
| 9/23/2023 | at Northwestern | - | |
| 9/30/2023 | vs. Louisiana | - | - |
| 10/7/2023 | vs. Michigan | - | - |
| 10/21/2023 | at Iowa | - | - |
| 10/28/2023 | vs. Michigan State | - | - |
| 11/4/2023 | vs. Illinois | - | - |
| 11/11/2023 | at Purdue | - | - |
| 11/18/2023 | at Ohio State | - | - |
| 11/25/2023 | vs. Wisconsin | - | - |
Golden Gophers 2023 Stats & Insights
- Minnesota ranks 23rd-worst in total offense (322.3 yards per game), but has been a little better on defense, ranking 53rd with 322 yards allowed per contest.
- Minnesota has been a bottom-25 pass offense this year, ranking 11th-worst with 148.7 passing yards per contest. The defense is ranked 49th in the FBS (199.7 passing yards allowed per game).
- The Golden Gophers rank 16th-worst in scoring offense (17 points per game), but they've played slightly better on defense, ranking 31st with 15.7 points allowed per contest.
- The Golden Gophers are averaging 173.7 rushing yards per game offensively this season (53rd in the FBS), and they are giving up 122.3 rushing yards per game (63rd) on defense.
- Minnesota has the 43rd-ranked third-down offense this year (46.3% third-down conversion rate), but has been less effective on defense, ranking ninth-worst with a 52.6% third-down percentage allowed.
- With seven forced turnovers (11th in the FBS) against five turnovers committed (77th in the FBS), the Golden Gophers' +2 turnover margin ranks 31st in college football.
Minnesota 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Darius Taylor | RB | 334 YDS / 2 TD / 111.3 YPG / 6 YPC 3 REC / 38 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 12.7 REC YPG |
| Athan Kaliakmanis | QB | 446 YDS (51.1%) / 1 TD / 3 INT 41 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 13.7 RUSH YPG |
| Daniel Jackson | WR | 11 REC / 110 YDS / 1 TD / 36.7 YPG |
| Corey Crooms | WR | 14 REC / 154 YDS / 0 TD / 51.3 YPG |
| Kyler Baugh | DL | 8 TKL / 2 TFL / 2.5 SACK |
| Danny Striggow | DL | 6 TKL / 2 TFL / 2.5 SACK |
| Maverick Baranowski | LB | 15 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK |
| Jack Henderson | DB | 10 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD |
Northwestern's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/3/2023 | at Rutgers | L 24-7 | - |
| 9/9/2023 | vs. UTEP | W 38-7 | -1 |
| 9/16/2023 | at Duke | L 38-14 | +17 |
| 9/23/2023 | vs. Minnesota | - | |
| 9/30/2023 | vs. Penn State | - | - |
| 10/7/2023 | vs. Howard | - | - |
| 10/21/2023 | at Nebraska | - | - |
| 10/28/2023 | vs. Maryland | - | - |
| 11/4/2023 | vs. Iowa | - | - |
| 11/11/2023 | at Wisconsin | - | - |
| 11/18/2023 | vs. Purdue | - | - |
| 11/25/2023 | at Illinois | - | - |
Wildcats 2023 Stats & Insights
- Northwestern's offense has been a bottom-25 unit in total offense this season, compiling 286.3 total yards per game, which ranks eighth-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 75th with 363.7 total yards surrendered per contest.
- With 186.3 passing yards per game on offense, Northwestern ranks 107th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 47th, allowing 199 passing yards per contest.
- The Wildcats' offense has been bottom-25 this season, posting 19.7 points per game, which ranks 22nd-worst in the FBS. On defense, they rank 71st with 23 points allowed per contest.
- The Wildcats' running game has not been getting things done, ranking 15th-worst in the FBS with 100 rushing yards per game. They have been more productive on defense, giving up 164.7 rushing yards per contest (103rd-ranked).
- From an offensive angle, Northwestern is putting up a 47.7% third-down conversion percentage (34th-ranked). It ranks 74th in the FBS on defense (40% third-down rate allowed).
- After forcing four turnovers (67th in the FBS) and turning the ball over three times (31st in the FBS) this season, the Wildcats have the 47th-ranked turnover margin of +1.
Northwestern 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| A.J. Henning | WR | 11 REC / 82 YDS / 1 TD / 27.3 YPG |
| Ben Bryant | QB | 408 YDS (55.2%) / 2 TD / 3 INT -23 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / -7.7 RUSH YPG |
| Cam Porter | RB | 147 YDS / 0 TD / 49 YPG / 4.5 YPC 8 REC / 44 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 14.7 REC YPG |
| Joseph Himon II | RB | 25 YDS / 0 TD / 8.3 YPG / 2.5 YPC 2 REC / 94 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 31.3 REC YPG |
| Bryce Gallagher | LB | 36 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD |
| Xander Mueller | LB | 21 TKL / 2 TFL / 1.5 SACK / 1 INT |
| Rod Heard | DB | 18 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK |
| Devin Turner | DB | 19 TKL / 0 TFL |
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