The Gophers are 1-1 in Big Ten play and are heavy underdogs against No. 2-ranked and undefeated Michigan. Here's what you need to know about the game at Hunting Bank Stadium.
Kickoff: 6:30 p.m.
TV: NBC. Radio: 100.3 FM. SiriusXM: Ch. 85, 195.
Play-by-play, in-game statistics
Favorite: Michigan by 18 1/2
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