Iowa has won back-to-back games after handling the Penn State Nittany Lions 25-24 last week, but failing to cover as a 3-point home favorite with the Over (41.5) hitting. QB Mark Gronowski threw for just 68 yards and an INT, but had 9 carries for a career-high 130 yards and 2 TDs. The Hawkeyes rushed for 245 yards and 3 TDs in the narrow victory.

Back to Floyd. I’ve had limited exposure to Minnesota this year outside of their 24-6 win over Nebraska on October 17 and their 27-14 loss at Cal on September 13. I can’t recall much from the Cal game – I was at a wedding that night and by the time I watched any of that at a random bar in Fort Collins I was pretty well crispy by then.

Big Ten opponents square off in college football Week 9 as the Iowa Hawkeyes (5-2, 3-1) host the Minnesota Golden Gophers (5-2, 3-1) on

The Hawkeyes have won nine of the last 10 games against Minnesota, but they know Saturday’s showdown won’t be easy. “A lot on the line certainly, a rivalry trophy involved, and

Recall from our preseason polling, the fanbase was largely calling for wins against Iowa State and Indiana with the three losses coming to Penn State, Oregon and USC. With 58% of respondents still taking the over on 8.5 wins, the implication is that subset of the fanbase now feels the Hawkeyes will pick off either Oregon or USC.

November 23, 2019 marked the last time the Iowa Hawkeyes have thrown for 300+ yards in a game. Quarterback Nate Stanley threw for 308 against Illinois in the Ha

Find single game tickets to the Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers college football Week 9 matchup on Saturday, October 25, 2025.

The Golden Gophers had nine sacks against Nebraska, while Iowa's line hasn't allowed a sack in two games. The Hawkeyes' blend up front is becoming a catalyst for offensive success, especially in the run game.