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Michigan Aims to Extend Streak Against Winless Minnesota

1/17/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The No. 20 Michigan Wolverines, riding a five-game winning streak, are set to clash with the struggling Minnesota Golden Gophers on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET. While Michigan (13-3, 5-0 Big Ten) looks to maintain momentum, Minnesota (8-9, 0-6 Big Ten) is desperate for its first conference victory. Michigan is favored by 9.5 points, with a total of 144.5 points expected.

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Historical Context

The Michigan Wolverines and Minnesota Golden Gophers have a storied rivalry dating back to 1892. Notably, Minnesota stunned Michigan in 1977, marking the Wolverines' only regular-season loss. As Michigan seeks to maintain momentum, Minnesota aims for its first Big Ten win since 2020, reflecting their ongoing struggle for dominance.

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Story summary

The No. 20 Michigan Wolverines, riding a five-game winning streak, are set to clash with the struggling Minnesota Golden Gophers on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET. While Michigan (13-3, 5-0 Big Ten) looks to maintain momentum, Minnesota (8-9, 0-6 Big Ten) is desperate for its first conference victory. Michigan is favored by 9.5 points, with a total of 144.5 points expected.

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