The Bulls will play the Golden Gophers on Thursday, August 28th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Huntington Bank Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 8:05 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on FS1.
Learn more about College Football betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2025 college football season has begun, with Buffalo and Minnesota scheduled to matchup at Huntington Bank Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2024 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Buffalo had a 97.67 conference power ranking in the 2024 season. The conference power ranking for Minnesota in the 2024 season was 96.33.
- Away Buffalo - At the end of the 2024 regular season, Buffalo had a 3-3 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the MAC Conference for away team wins.
- Home Minnesota - Minnesota finished the 2024 regular season with a 4-3 record as a home team. They ranked 5th in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins in 2024.
- Points Scored - Buffalo wound up 3rd (375) in the MAC Conference, with Minnesota ranked 9th (340) for points scored in the 2024 Big Ten Conference.
- Points Against - Buffalo finished 6th (343) in the MAC Conference for points scored by opponents in 2024. Minnesota wound up 15th (220) in the 2024 Big Ten Conference for points against.
- Team Records - Buffalo had a 9-4 regular season overall record, with Minnesota notching a 8-5 regular season standing last year.
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Get ready for a wild showdown as Buffalo takes on Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium!
Both teams are hungry for a win after solid performances in the last season.
Buffalo ended with a 9-4 standing while Minnesota finished at 8-5. Don't miss out on the excitement of this Week 1 matchup - bet on this game at SportsBetting3.com and review the odds below!
Best Bulls at Golden Gophers Odds
| Underdog Buffalo | Favorite Minnesota |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Buffalo | Favorite Minnesota |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Minnesota is a -17.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Buffalo is a +17.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 43.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 43.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Minnesota is a -1000 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Buffalo is a +650 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Buffalo
Minnesota
8/28/25 8:05pm EDT | +17.5 -110-17.5 -110 |
Underdog Buffalo - Buffalo bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +17.5 Buffalo underdog bet wins if they lose by 17 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 18 or more.
Favorite Minnesota - Minnesota bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -17.5 Minnesota favorite bet wins if they win by 18 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 17 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Buffalo at Minnesota Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Buffalo
Minnesota
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
8/28/25 8:05pm EDT | +280-475+10000Bet |
Buffalo
Minnesota
Game to Overtime
8/28/25 8:05pm EDT | Yes +1850No -10000Bet |
Buffalo
Minnesota
Both Teams Score 10+
8/28/25 8:05pm EDT | Yes -200No +154Bet |
Buffalo
Minnesota
Both Teams Score 20+
8/28/25 8:05pm EDT | Yes +325No -475Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Buffalo
Minnesota
Both Teams Score 30+
8/28/25 8:05pm EDT | Yes +2000No -10000Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2025 Week 1 | Buffalo vs Minnesota Thursday, August 28th, 2025 | MINN 23, BUFF 10 Huntington Bank Stadium | Minnesota by 13 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Big Ten | |||||||||
| Minnesota | 2-1 | 0.667 | 4 | 2 | 164 | 127 | 4-0 | 0-2 | W1 |
| MAC | |||||||||
| Buffalo | 2-0 | 1.000 | 3 | 3 | 151 | 128 | 2-2 | 1-1 | W1 |
Buffalo & Minnesota Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Buffalo Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Buffalo YR: futures available
Minnesota Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Minnesota | +50000 Bet |
Buffalo & Minnesota Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Buffalo vs Minnesota | MINN 23, BUFF 10 Thursday, August 28th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | St. Francis (PA) vs Buffalo | BUFF 45, SFPA 6 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Buffalo vs Kent State | BUFF 31, KENT 28 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | Troy vs Buffalo | TROY 21, BUFF 17 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | UConn vs Buffalo | CONN 20, BUFF 17 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Eastern Michigan vs Buffalo | BUFF 31, EMU 30 (OT) Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | Buffalo vs UMass | Saturday, October 18th, 2025 2:30 pm EDT |
| Week 9 | Akron vs Buffalo | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 1:00 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | Buffalo vs Bowling Green | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 12 | Buffalo vs Central Michigan | Wednesday, November 12th, 2025 7:00 pm EST |
| Week 13 | Miami (OH) vs Buffalo | Wednesday, November 19th, 2025 7:00 pm EST |
| Week 14 | Ohio vs Buffalo | Friday, November 28th, 2025 12:00 pm EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Buffalo vs Minnesota | MINN 23, BUFF 10 Thursday, August 28th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Northwestern State vs Minnesota | MINN 66, NWST 0 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Minnesota vs California | CAL 27, MINN 14 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | Rutgers vs Minnesota | MINN 31, RUTG 28 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Minnesota vs Ohio State | OSU 42, MINN 3 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Purdue vs Minnesota | MINN 27, PUR 20 Saturday, October 11th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | Nebraska vs Minnesota | Friday, October 17th, 2025 8:00 pm EDT |
| Week 9 | Minnesota vs Iowa | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 10 | Michigan State vs Minnesota | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 12 | Minnesota vs Oregon | Friday, November 14th, 2025 9:00 pm EST |
| Week 13 | Minnesota vs Northwestern | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Wisconsin vs Minnesota | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Buffalo vs Minnesota College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, August 28th, 2025 at 8:05 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Buffalo vs Minnesota Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Buffalo vs Minnesota Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other August 28, 2025 NCAAFB Games
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- Boise State vs South Florida
- Mercyhurst vs Youngstown State
- Ohio vs Rutgers
- Lafayette vs Bowling Green
- Towson vs Norfolk State
- Lindenwood vs St. Thomas
- Dayton vs Eastern Illinois
- Delaware State vs Delaware
- Wyoming vs Akron
- Jacksonville State vs UCF
- East Carolina vs NC State
- West Georgia vs Samford
- UT-Martin vs Oklahoma State
- Elon vs Duke
- Central Arkansas vs Missouri
- Alcorn State vs Northwestern State
- Stephen F. Austin vs Houston
- St. Francis (PA) vs Louisiana-Monroe
- Alabama State vs UAB
- Cincinnati vs Nebraska
- Miami (OH) vs Wisconsin
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