- Matchup: Iowa Hawkeyes vs Minnesota Golden Gophers
- Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Venue: Huntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
- Broadcast: FS1
- Betting Odds: Golden Gophers (+6.5)
- Over/Under: 40.5
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The Iowa Hawkeyes (5-1) head to Huntington Bank Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2026, to face off against the Minnesota Golden Gophers (4-2). The oddsmakers have made Minnesota a 6.5-point underdog. The total points for the game are set at 40.5.
This season, the Iowa Hawkeyes come in with a strong record of 5-1. In their most recent matchup, they secured a victory over the Washington Huskies, winning 41-24. Iowa executed 38 rushing attempts, accumulating 263 yards for an impressive average of 6.9 yards per carry. Overall, they completed 57 plays for 465 yards. Defensively, they allowed 34 completions on 51 attempts for 320 passing yards, resulting in a completion rate of 66.7%. On the ground, they stifled their opponents, allowing only -3 yards on 25 rushing attempts, averaging -0.1 yards against per carry.
Scoring-wise, the Iowa Hawkeyes average 31.0 points per game (PPG). On the ground, they generate around 194.0 rushing yards, placing them 35th in collegiate football. Across the season, Iowa has accumulated 2,419 total yards. Their offense has produced 9 touchdowns through the air and 12 on the ground. They have recorded 124 first downs while committing 37 penalties that cost them 320 yards, coupled with 3 turnovers.
Defensively, the Hawkeyes rank 8th nationally by allowing just 14.5 points per game. They hold opponents to an average of 2.5 yards per rush and 84.7 rushing yards in total, conceding only 508 yards on the ground over 6 contests. In pass defense, they have allowed 1,252 yards this season, ranking them 43rd in college football, yielding 208.7 yards per game with a completion percentage of 59.4%. Overall, their average of 293.3 yards allowed per game places them 22nd in Division 1, having surrendered 9 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdown.
The Minnesota Golden Gophers enter this matchup with a record of 4-2. In their last game, they suffered a loss to the Purdue Boilermakers, finishing 41-13. During that game, Minnesota totaled 275 yards with 52 offensive plays, averaging 5.3 yards per play. They struggled on the ground, with just 27 rushing yards on 13 attempts for 2.1 yards per carry. Defensively, the Gophers allowed 47 rushing attempts for 305 yards, averaging 6.5 yards per carry. In pass defense, they allowed a completion percentage of 58.3%, with 159 yards through the air on 14 of 24 passing attempts.
In terms of offensive production, the Golden Gophers rank 73rd in Division 1, scoring 28.8 PPG. Minnesota averages 341.3 yards per game, placing them at 109th in college football. Their offense has also seen 322 yards in penalties from 34 infractions, ranking 115th nationally. They have thrown 5 interceptions and lost 2 fumbles while achieving 107 first downs this season. To date, the Gophers have amassed 1,419 passing yards, averaging 236.5 yards per game, which ranks 61st overall. They have a ground game averaging 104.8 yards per game, with a total of 629 rushing yards.
Defensively, Minnesota has allowed 775 rushing yards (129.2 yards per game) and 9 rushing touchdowns this season. Additionally, they have given up 7 passing touchdowns, yielding 159.7 yards per outing, which ranks them 9th in Division 1. This season, they have allowed a total of 131 points. The Gophers have also recorded 4 fumbles recovered and 4 interceptions. They have participated in 346 defensive plays, placing them 5th in college football. Currently, their defense allows 21.8 points per game, ranking them 56th overall.
What will be the outcome of tonight’s Iowa Hawkeyes vs Minnesota Golden Gophers game against the spread?
Prediction: Back the Hawkeyes -6.5
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