Michigan Tech (#28 OER) holds a meaningful edge overall, but Minnesota (#37) is a credible opponent.
Offensively, Michigan Tech has the upper hand (OE #19 vs. #45).
Schedule context: Minnesota has faced tougher competition (SOS #2) than Michigan Tech (SOS #56).
Minnesota (11-22-3) may be better than their record suggests — they've been unlucky relative to their #37 efficiency rating.
Michigan Tech's record has been bolstered by good fortune — their underlying efficiency ranks #28 nationally.