When: 8 p.m. CT Friday

Where: Autzen Stadium, Eugene, Ore.

TV: FOX / KSMP-Channel 9

Radio: 100.3 FM, KFAN

Weather: 50 degrees, 30% chance of rain, 3 mph north wind

Betting spread: Oregon, minus-22.5

Records: Minnesota (6-3, 4-2 Big Ten) was off last week after a 23-20 overtime win over Michigan State on Nov. 1. No. 8 Oregon (8-1, 5-1) won in the rain at No. 21 Iowa, 18-16, last weekend. The Hawkeyes trounced Minnesota 41-3 in Iowa City on Oct. 25.

History: Minnesota is 3-1 all-time against Oregon, most recently a 31-30 win in the 2003 Sun Bowl. This is their first time facing off as Big Ten rivals.

Stat: The Gophers lead the Big Ten with 3.56 sacks per game, but it’s less impressive against the best teams. Minnesota had zero against No. 1 Ohio State and two versus Iowa.

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