How to Watch Minnesota vs. Nebraska: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 17, 2025

Updated Oct. 17, 2025 7:28 p.m. ET

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One of the top runners in college football will be featured when Emmett Johnson and the Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-1) take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers (4-2) on Friday, October 17, 2025. This game will be airing on FOX.

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How to Watch Nebraska vs. Minnesota

When: Friday, October 17, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
Location: Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota
TV Channel: FOX
Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

Nebraska vs. Minnesota: Head to Head

Against Nebraska, Minnesota has collected two wins over the past two matchups.
In those games, the Cornhuskers have a 2-0 record ATS, while the two teams haven't managed to go over the point total.
Minnesota has tallied 33 points in the last two matchups while only allowing 23 to Nebraska.

Nebraska's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/28/2025	vs. Cincinnati	W 20-17
9/6/2025	vs. Akron	W 68-0
9/13/2025	vs. Houston Christian	W 59-7
9/20/2025	vs. Michigan	L 30-27
10/4/2025	vs. Michigan State	W 38-27
10/11/2025	at Maryland	W 34-31
10/17/2025	at Minnesota	-
10/25/2025	vs. Northwestern	-
11/1/2025	vs. USC	-
11/8/2025	at UCLA	-
11/22/2025	at Penn State	-
11/28/2025	vs. Iowa	-

Nebraska 2025 Stats & Insights

Nebraska ranks 27th in total offense this year (450.3 yards per game), but has been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking 14th-best in the FBS with 450.3 yards allowed per game.
Nebraska has been making things happen on both sides of the ball in the passing game this season, ranking 10th-best in passing (310.5 passing yards per game) and best in passing defense (118 passing yards allowed per game).
On the offensive side of the ball, the Cornhuskers have been a top-25 unit, ranking 11th-best in the FBS by totaling 41 points per game. They rank 30th on defense (18.7 points allowed per game).
The Cornhuskers are totaling 139.8 rushing yards per game offensively this year (91st in the FBS), and they are allowing 151.3 rushing yards per game (83rd) on the other side of the ball.
Nebraska has the 27th-ranked offense this year in terms of third-down efficiency (47.1% conversion rate), and has been more effective on defense, ranking eighth-best with a 26.6% third-down percentage allowed.
The Cornhuskers have forced nine total turnovers (42nd in the FBS) this season and have turned it over six times (36th in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +3, 38th-ranked in college football.

Nebraska 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Emmett Johnson	RB	650 YDS / 7 TD / 108.3 YPG / 6.2 YPC 24 REC / 130 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 21.7 REC YPG
Dylan Raiola	QB	1,593 YDS (73.4%) / 16 TD / 5 INT
Nyziah Hunter	WR	22 REC / 415 YDS / 4 TD / 69.2 YPG
Jacory Barney Jr.	WR	26 REC / 364 YDS / 3 TD / 60.7 YPG
Javin Wright	LB	38 TKL / 4 TFL / 0.5 SACK
DeShon Singleton	DB	22 TKL / 0 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
Vincent Shavers Jr.	LB	23 TKL / 4 TFL
Williams Nwaneri	DL	15 TKL / 1 TFL / 1.5 SACK

Minnesota's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/28/2025	vs. Buffalo	W 23-10
9/6/2025	vs. Northwestern State	W 66-0
9/13/2025	at California	L 27-14
9/27/2025	vs. Rutgers	W 31-28
10/4/2025	at Ohio State	L 42-3
10/11/2025	vs. Purdue	W 27-20
10/17/2025	vs. Nebraska	-
10/25/2025	at Iowa	-
11/1/2025	vs. Michigan State	-
11/14/2025	at Oregon	-
11/22/2025	at Northwestern	-
11/29/2025	vs. Wisconsin	-

Minnesota 2025 Stats & Insights

Minnesota ranks 106th with 340.8 total yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 27th with 308.3 total yards ceded per game on the defensive side of the ball.
Minnesota ranks 69th in the FBS with 228.5 passing yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 48th with 200.3 passing yards surrendered per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
The Golden Gophers rank 77th in the FBS with 27.3 points per game on offense, and they rank 49th with 21.2 points ceded per game on the defensive side of the ball.
The Golden Gophers' running game has been struggling, ranking 21st-worst in the FBS with 112.3 rushing yards per game. They have been more effective defensively, allowing 108 rushing yards per contest (28th-ranked).
Minnesota is posting a 39.2% third-down conversion percentage on offense this season (79th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up a 39.2% third-down rate (77th-ranked) on defense.
The Golden Gophers have a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking 20th-best at +5.

Minnesota 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Drake Lindsey	QB	1,284 YDS (60.1%) / 9 TD / 3 INT -33 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / -5.5 RUSH YPG
Lemeke Brockington	WR	23 REC / 253 YDS / 2 TD / 50.6 YPG
Fame Ijeboi	RB	225 YDS / 1 TD / 56.3 YPG / 4.7 YPC 5 REC / 45 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 11.3 REC YPG
Javon Tracy	WR	16 REC / 253 YDS / 2 TD / 42.2 YPG
Devon Williams	LB	48 TKL / 3 TFL / 1.5 SACK
Koi Perich	DB	33 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT
John Nestor	DB	22 TKL / 2 TFL / 3 INT / 3 PD
Maverick Baranowski	LB	36 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK