The Hawkeyes had won eight straight in this historic series before a controversial finish last season in Iowa City. To keep Floyd of Rosedale, the Gophers will need to overcome Iowa’s stifling run defense.

The Minnesota Golden Gophers (2-1) are set to host their border rival Iowa Hawkeyes (2-1) at Huntington Bank Stadium on Saturday night for NBC's "Big Ten Saturday Night" special. There's nothing like kicking off conference play against a longtime rival,

Records: Minnesota and Iowa are both 2-1 with a loss to a Power 4 Conference opponent. The Gophers fell 19-17 to North Carolina in the season opener on Aug 29. The Hawkeyes dropped its first rivalry game, 20-19 to Iowa State on Sept. 7.

Iowa has a place in Max Brosmer’s origin story. The transfer quarterback has firmly staked himself onto the Gophers’ side of the Floyd of Rosedale rivalry, but he was born in Davenport, Iowa — only 55 miles east to the Hawkeyes’ campus in Iowa City.

Our college football experts predict, pick and preview the Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers game, with kickoff time, TV channel and spread.

Last week, the extended forecast in Minneapolis looked pretty dour. Rain all day. Temps steadily dropping. Big Ten weather on September 21. Good thing that forecast was an extended forecast. It was WRONG.

Cooper DeJean’s negated touchdown happened last season, but it remains a hot topic heading into Saturday’s game between Minnesota and Iowa in Minneapolis.