The Golden Gophers will play the Golden Bears on Saturday, September 13th, 2025. The matchup takes place at California Memorial Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 3 matchup at 10:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN.
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 continues with Minnesota matching up against California at California Memorial Stadium. Let's review how each team is doing so far to better understand how this game will play out.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Minnesota has a 99.33 conference power ranking for the 2025 season so far. The 2025 conference power ranking for California is 99.00.
- Away Minnesota - Minnesota currently has a 0-0 record as an away team for the 2025 regular season, ranking them 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins. Not much can be concluded from this stat just yet, so stay tuned.
- Home California - So far, California has a 1-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the ACC Conference for home team wins in 2025. Keep tabs on this figure, as it will change in the coming weeks.
- Points Scored - Minnesota ranks 5th (89) in the Big Ten Conference, with California currently ranking 7th (69) for points scored in the 2025 ACC Conference.
- Points Against - Minnesota stands 13th (10) in the Big Ten Conference for points scored by opponents in 2025. California sits at 17th (18) in the 2025 ACC Conference for points against in the 2025 season.
- Team Records - Minnesota has a 2-0 regular season overall record, with California currently possessing a 2-0 regular season standing for the 2025 NCAAF season.
Paddy O'Parlay
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Get ready for a wild showdown in California Memorial Stadium as the Golden Bears host the Gophers.
Both teams are undefeated and looking to continue their winning streak in this crucial early matchup.
As the excitement builds for this clash, be sure to visit SportsBetting3.com to review this game's prop bets and compare the odds below.
Best Golden Gophers at Golden Bears Odds
| Underdog California | Favorite Minnesota |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog California | Favorite Minnesota |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Minnesota is a -2.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while California is a +2.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 41.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 41.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
Minnesota is a -145 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and California is a +120 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Minnesota
California
9/13/25 10:30pm EDT | -2.5 -110+2.5 -110 |
Underdog California - California bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +2.5 California underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Minnesota - Minnesota bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -2.5 Minnesota favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Minnesota at California 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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Minnesota
California
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
9/13/25 10:30pm EDT | -140-105+10000Bet |
Minnesota
California
Game to Overtime
9/13/25 10:30pm EDT | Yes +950No -5000Bet |
Minnesota
California
Both Teams Score 10+
9/13/25 10:30pm EDT | Yes -425No +290Bet |
Minnesota
California
Both Teams Score 20+
9/13/25 10:30pm EDT | Yes +180No -235Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Minnesota
California
Both Teams Score 30+
9/13/25 10:30pm EDT | Yes +1100No -5000Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2025 Week 3 | Minnesota vs California Saturday, September 13th, 2025 | CAL 27, MINN 14 California Memorial Stadium | California by 13 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| ACC | |||||||||
| California | 2-1 | 0.667 | 5 | 2 | 166 | 153 | 3-1 | 2-1 | W1 |
| Big Ten | |||||||||
| Minnesota | 3-1 | 0.750 | 5 | 2 | 188 | 133 | 5-0 | 0-2 | W2 |
Minnesota & California Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Minnesota Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Minnesota | +50000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| California | +50000 Bet |
Minnesota & California 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | MINN 24, NEB 6 Friday, October 17th, 2025 |
| Week 9 | Minnesota vs Iowa | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | Michigan State vs Minnesota | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 3:30 pm 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 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | California vs Oregon State | CAL 34, ORST 15 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Texas Southern vs California | CAL 35, TXSO 3 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Minnesota vs California | CAL 27, MINN 14 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | California vs San Diego State | SDSU 34, CAL 0 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | California vs Boston College | CAL 28, BC 24 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Duke vs California | DUKE 45, CAL 21 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | North Carolina vs California | CAL 21, UNC 18 Friday, October 17th, 2025 |
| Week 9 | California vs Virginia Tech | Friday, October 24th, 2025 7:30 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | Virginia vs California | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 11 | California vs Louisville | Saturday, November 8th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | California vs Stanford | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | SMU vs California | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Minnesota vs California 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 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 at 10:30 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 Minnesota vs California Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Minnesota vs California 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.
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