Minnesota (#37 OER) holds a meaningful edge overall, but LIU (#52) is a credible opponent.
Defensively, Minnesota has the advantage (DE #31 vs. #55).
Schedule context: Minnesota has faced tougher competition (SOS #2) than LIU (SOS #62).
Minnesota (11-22-3) may be better than their record suggests — they've been unlucky relative to their #37 efficiency rating.