
Massey Ratings Reveal Surprising Fate for Gophers’ Season—Can They Defy the Odds?
After a gritty 23-10 triumph over the Buffalo Bulls, the Minnesota Golden Gophers gear up for their face-off with Northwestern State. The excitement is palpable as fresh Massey ratings drop, unveiling updated score forecasts and win probabilities for the remainder of Minnesota’s season. Intrigued about how the Gophers stack up against their competition and what lies ahead? The latest data paints an intriguing picture—and it’s worth a deep dive. Sitting currently at No. 30 in the Massey ratings, Minnesota’s position has slipped a few rungs since the last update, stirring up questions about their offensive and defensive prowess as they seek to climb back. Hang tight as we break down what these numbers mean for the team’s journey forward.

The Minnesota Golden Gophers are officially entering Northwestern State week after a 23-10 win over the Buffalo Bulls in week one.
With the latest results in the book for all of Minnesota’s remaining opponents, the Massey ratings updated score predictions and win probabilities have been released for the Gophers. How does the Massey ratings see the Gophers’ remainder of the season going? Take a look below.
Gophers sit at No. 30 in Massey Ratings
Before we dive in, it’s worth noting that the Golden Gophers currently sit at No. 30 in the current Massey ratings, which is four spots lower since the last update.
But what are the Massey ratings? Here’s how the Massey ratings are defined.
“Massey Ratings are a comprehensive, data-driven system used to rank sports teams based on their performance throughout the season. The system considers various factors such as game scores, location, strength of schedule, and more to provide a holistic view of a team’s relative strength.”
The Gophers, according to the rankings, have the No. 62 offense in the country with just two week one games remaining, and the No. 15 defense.
Being ranked No. 30 currently puts the Gophers as the No. 9 team in the Big Ten.
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