Minnesota vs Washington Picks and Predictions for Saturday, September 26th, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 09/25/2026, 09:17 PM ET

Minnesota vs. Washington Game Information

The Minnesota Golden Gophers will be on the road for the first time this season on Saturday, facing the Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium in Seattle at 11:00 PM. Minnesota has won 2 of its first 3 games this season heading into Saturday, after a 34-point win over Akron last time out. The Washington Huskies stay home Saturday, undefeated through 3 games, after a 32-point win a week ago. For more College Action see our College Football Picks.

Minnesota Preview

Drake Lindsey leads Minnesota this season with 747 yards and 4 touchdowns on 67 completions. Lindsey has thrown only 1 interception through 103 attempts. TJ Thomas leads the Golden Gophers with 173 yards and 1 touchdown on 23 carries, while Darius Taylor has added 71 yards and 3 scores on 20 attempts. Javon Tracy leads the receiving corps with 240 yards on 17 catches. Noah Jennings has contributed 217 yards and 1 touchdown on 15 receptions.

Washington Preview

Demond Williams Jr. leads Washington this season with 890 yards and 5 touchdowns on 77 completions. Williams has thrown only 1 interception on 109 attempts, adding 150 yards and 1 score on 25 carries. Brian Bonner Jr. has contributed 103 yards on 15 rushing attempts. Dezmen Roebuck leads the Huskies with 221 yards on 23 catches. Rashid Williams has added 182 yards and 3 touchdowns on 10 receptions, while Baron Naone has produced 173 yards on 10 catches. Jayden Limar has chipped in 12 carries for 47 yards and 1 score. Ansu Sone has 7 carries for 8 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Minnesota vs Washington Pick

Washington has the more explosive quarterback, but Minnesota’s physical style should prevent the Huskies from completely controlling the game. The Golden Gophers can shorten the matchup by establishing Thomas and avoiding turnovers. Lindsey does not need to match Williams statistically as long as Minnesota converts third downs and finishes its scoring opportunities. Washington should make enough plays at home to secure the victory, but Minnesota can stay within one possession and help keep the matchup below the total.

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  • Pick: Minnesota Golden Gophers +8.5
  • Secondary: Under 45.5

Final Score Prediction: Washington Huskies win 24-17.

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