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Gophers Season Outlook and Predictions | Minnesota Golden Gophers Football News

The Minnesota Golden Gophers are poised for a bold 2026 season, with TDG staff predicting confident wins over Eastern Illinois, Mississippi State, Akron, Purdue, and Northwestern — plus a strong finish against Wisconsin. But the real test comes in conference play: only a 43% chance of beating Washington, Michigan, and Iowa, and just 14% confidence against Indiana and Penn State. Expectations lean toward a solid eight-win campaign, fueled by early momentum and a potential road upset against Washington — though home losses to Michigan and Iowa loom large. The recurring theme? Win easy games…

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