Matchup: UMass Minutemen vs Iowa Hawkeyes
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
Venue: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA
Broadcast: BTN
Betting Odds: Hawkeyes favored by 34.0 points
Over/Under: 44.5 points
On Saturday, September 13, 2025, the Iowa Hawkeyes (1-1) will square off against the UMass Minutemen (0-2) at Kinnick Stadium. The oddsmakers have positioned UMass as 34.0-point underdogs, with the total points set at 44.5.
The UMass Minutemen enter the matchup with a 0-2 record this season. Their most recent outing was a narrow loss to the Bryant Bulldogs, who edged them out 27-26. In that game, UMass yielded 81 rushing yards on 25 attempts, averaging 3.2 yards per carry. Through the air, they allowed 22 completions on 45 attempts for 318 yards, translating to a completion percentage of 48.9%. Overall, the Minutemen ran 67 plays, generating a total of 358 yards. On offense, UMass rushed 35 times for 101 yards, averaging just 2.9 yards per carry.
In terms of scoring, the UMass Minutemen are averaging 18.0 points per game. They rank 116th nationwide for rushing, with an average of 102.0 rushing yards per game, totaling 660 yards this season. UMass has managed to achieve 3 rushing touchdowns, while recording 39 first downs. However, they have also incurred 14 penalties totaling 130 yards and have turned the ball over 3 times.
Defensively, UMass has allowed 594 passing yards this season, placing them at 123rd overall. They are giving up an average of 297.0 passing yards per contest, alongside a completion rate of 59.5%. The Minutemen rank 117th in total yards allowed, giving up an average of 433.0 yards per game, with 9 touchdown passes allowed. Opponents are averaging 4.4 yards per carry against them, totaling 136.0 rushing yards per game this season, which amounts to 272 yards allowed on the ground over 2 games. UMass currently ranks 119th in Division-I defense, surrendering an average of 34.5 points per game.
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The Iowa Hawkeyes, standing at 1-1 this season, suffered a defeat last time out, losing to the Iowa State Cyclones by a score of 16-13. Defensively, Iowa was challenged, allowing 30 rushing attempts for 104 yards (3.5 yards per carry). Their pass defense permitted a 66.7% completion rate, yielding 134 yards on 18 completions from 27 attempts. Iowa managed 214 total yards on offense, running 63 plays at an average of 3.4 yards per play. They finished with 131 rushing yards on 39 carries for an average of 3.4 yards per rush.
In terms of offensive scoring, the Hawkeyes rank 93rd nationally, averaging 23.5 points per game. They average 286.0 total yards per contest, placing them 121st overall. Iowa has incurred penalties totaling 58 yards across 6 infractions, ranking 126th in Division-I in terms of aiding their opponents. They have registered 36 first downs and so far this season have totalled 131 passing yards, averaging only 65.5 yards in the air, positioning them 135th in the nation. On the ground, they average 220.5 rushing yards per game, accumulating a total of 441 yards so far.
Defensively, Iowa has allowed a total of 147 rushing yards (73.5 yards per game), with no touchdowns scored on the ground against them. They have given up 2 passing touchdowns and 134.0 yards per game through the air, which ranks them 21st in the country. The Hawkeyes have executed 104 plays on defense, marking them 10th in the nation, while allowing just 11.5 points per game, making them 31st in Division-I.
Who will come out on top in this Saturday’s matchup between the Minutemen and Hawkeyes?
Tony’s Prediction: Take the Hawkeyes -34.0
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