MINNEAPOLIS – Following a victory over Troy, the Iowa football team opens up Big Ten play with a road test against the rival Minnesota Golden Gophers, who enter the contest with a 2-1 record. The Gophers defeated Nevada, 27-0 last weekend, marking their second consecutive shutout win.

Minnesota leads the all-time series between the two teams 63-52-2, but the Hawkeyes have won eight out of the last nine matchups between the two schools. The Gophers look to claim the rivalry game for a second straight season after winning 12-10 last year in Iowa City. Minnesota hasn’t won two consecutive games in this matchup since 2010 and 2011, both of which came at Huntington Bank Stadium.

Iowa starting quarterback Cade McNamara looks to build off his strong performance against Troy, where he completed 19 of his 23 passes for 176 yards and zero turnovers. On the flip side, Minnesota will hope New Hampshire transfer Max Brosmer can step up against a strong Iowa defense that has given up only 13.7 points per game this season.

Iowa will again be without wide receiver Seth Anderson for the fourth straight game with an undisclosed injury, while running back Leshon Williams will also be sidelined due to an undisclosed injury suffered last weekend against Troy. Minnesota will be without the services of starting cornerback Justin Walley due to a knee injury. Additionally, Safety Aidan Gousby will not play due to a shoulder injury.

COIN TOSS: Iowa wins the toss and elects to defer to the second half. Minnesota will have the ball first.

1Q 11:55 – Minnesota picks up a first down, but the Iowa defense holds them down after that. The Hawkeyes will have the ball at their own 26 yard line.

1Q 10:37  – Despite a six yard gain on first down, the Iowa offense is forced to punt. The Golden Gophers will regain possession at their own 15.

1Q 10:08 – Minnesota picks up a 20 yard gain on first down, but Iowa linebacker picks off quarterback Max Brosmer on the next play. Hawkeyes have it at the Gopher 38.

1Q 8:16 – Three plays later, Kaleb Johnson scampers down the sideline for a touchdown, but was ruled to have stepped out at the one after an official review. 1st and goal coming up for the Hawkeyes.

1Q 8:03 Iowa 7, Minnesota 0 – The ruling turns out to be academic, as Johnson powers it into the end zone for the one-yard score. Drew Stevens adds the extra point to give the Hawkeyes an early 7-0 lead.

1Q 8:25 Iowa 7, Minnesota 0 – Iowa’s defense quickly forces a three-and-out. The Hawkeyes will get the ball back at their own 36 after a timeout.

1Q 5:06 Iowa 7, Minnesota 0 – Iowa manages only two yards on its next drive. Minnesota takes over at its own 16.

1Q 1:04 Iowa 7, Minnesota 0 – The Gophers drive near midfield, but the Iowa defense holds down the fort. Punter Mark Crawford boots a spectacular 54 yard punt down to the two-yard line, leaving the Hawkeye offense in dismal field position.

2Q 11:55 Iowa 7, Minnesota 0 – Iowa picks up a couple of first downs, but stalls out after that. Gophers will have it at their own 15 after a 55 yard punt from Rhys Dakin.

2Q 10:22 -Iowa 7, Minnesota 0 – The Iowa defense forces another three-and-out. Kaden Wetjen returns the punt near midfield, but a holding penalty brings the ball back to the 25.

2Q 8:52 Iowa 7, Minnesota 0 – Iowa goes three-and-out. Minnesota will get the ball back at its own 36.

2Q 4:20 Iowa 7, Minnesota 7 – A 28 yard completion from Brosmer to wide receiver Lemeke Brockington gets Minnesota close, and the Gophers capitalize with a three-yard touchdown pass on the next play. Tie game.

2Q 2:45 Iowa 7, Minnesota 7 – The Iowa offense goes three-and-out yet again. Minnesota takes over at their own 32.

2Q 0:21 Minnesota 14, Iowa 7 – The Gophers march right down the field again, and Elijah Spencer caps it off with a nifty 11 yard touchdown catch and run. Minnesota leads 14-7.

HALFTIME: Minnesota 14, Iowa 7 – Iowa drives near midfield, but runs out of time. They will receive the ball to begin the second half.

3Q 12:56 Iowa 14, Minnesota 14 – Iowa comes right out of halftime and marches right down the field to tie the game on a Johnson rushing touchdown. This marks Johnson’s eighth touchdown of the season and his second tonight.

3Q 8:47 Iowa 14, Minnesota 14 – Minnesota picks up one first down, but the Iowa defense forces a punt. The Hawkeyes will regain possession at their own 27 yard line.

3Q 5:43 Iowa 21, Minnesota 14 – Kaleb Johnson continues his spectacular night with a 40 yard touchdown sprint to give the Hawkeyes a seven point edge. Johnson now has three touchdowns and 164 yards rushing on the night so far.

3Q 4:42 Iowa 21, Minnesota 14 – The Iowa defense forces a quick three-and-out, and the Hawkeye offense will have the ball at their own 40.

3Q 0:43 Iowa 24, Minnesota 14 – Aided by its strong run game, Iowa drives down to the Minnesota 28, but stalls out from there. Drew Stevens tacks on a 46 yard field goal to give the Hawkeyes a 10 point cushion late in the third.

END 3Q Iowa 24, Minnesota 14 – The Iowa defense is building momentum fast, forcing another Gopher three-and-out. The boo-birds are now ringing out in Minneapolis as the Gophers run the ball on 3rd and long. Iowa will get the ball back at its own 48.

4Q 11:13 Iowa 31, Minnesota 14 – Iowa only threw the ball once on the drive, but the run game strikes again. Quarterback Brendan Sullivan earns his second touchdown in a Hawkeye uniform to give Iowa a 17 point advantage early in the fourth quarter. The Hawkeyes have now racked up 259 rushing yards on the day.

4Q 7:56 Iowa 31, Minnesota 14 – Minnesota drives down to the Iowa 40, but Brosmer’s pass is tipped by linebacker Nick Jackson right into the hands of safety Quinn Schulte for the interception. Iowa takes over at its own 41 yard line.

4Q 6:21 Iowa 31, Minnesota 14 – The Iowa offense goes three-and-out for the first time in the half, but Minnesota is penalized for running into the punter, extending the drive.

FINAL: Iowa 31, Minnesota 14 – It didn’t look promising in the first half, but the Hawkeyes leave Minneapolis with a dominating victory. Iowa improves to 3-1 on the season and will now have a bye week before taking on Ohio State on Oct 5.

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