The Minnesota Golden Gophers (3-3, 1-2 Big Ten) and Iowa Hawkeyes (6-1, 3-1) meet Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (NBC). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Minnesota vs. Iowa odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
I am not a fan of either the Golden Gophers and Hawkeyes, but they battle this weekend for my favorite trophy, Floyd of Rosedale. The bronze trophy in the shape of a pig was 1st awarded to the winner of this annual battle in 1935.
Minnesota leads the all-time series 62-52-2, although Iowa has brought Floyd back to Iowa City in 8 straight seasons, and 10 of the past 11 meetings. The last time the Golden Gophers won in Iowa was Nov. 20, 1999, as the Hawkeyes have defended their home stadium successfully in 10 straight battles.
The Gophers are coming off a 52-10 setback at home against Michigan, and Minnesota is now just 1-5 against the spread (ATS) this season. The Over has cashed in each of the past 3 outings.