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CFB·PREVIEW·October 3, 2026 10:12 AM ET

Leinart picks Minnesota to upset Michigan

Big Noon Kickoff heads to Minneapolis for Saturday's game.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 48m1 min read
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What happened: FOX's Big Noon Kickoff is in Minneapolis ahead of Saturday's Michigan-Minnesota game. Analyst Matt Leinart said Minnesota can get a program-defining win and confirmed he plans to pick the Gophers over the Wolverines.

Why it matters: The upset call lands after Michigan's loss to Iowa, which sharpened questions around the Wolverines heading into another road test. For Minnesota, a home win would build on last week's result against Washington and give the Gophers a second straight high-visibility push.

By the numbers: Michigan went 2-of-4 in the red zone for 10 points and took eight penalties for 75 yards in last week's loss to Iowa. Minnesota's defense recorded seven sacks against Washington in its most recent game.

What to watch: Watch whether Michigan turns its offensive movement into points and whether Minnesota can recreate the pass rush that drove its win over Washington.

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