The Gophers have started Big Ten play 3-1, and they face another big test in Week 9 against Iowa. They're looking for their second straight win at Kinnick Stadium for the first time since 1979 and 1981. Oddsmakers favor the Hawkeyes to take care of business, but can Minnesota pull off another upset?

As Iowa football faces rival Minnesota this weekend for the 119th time, Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck praised Kinnick Stadium's atmosphere.

Iowa has won back-to-back games after handling the Penn State Nittany Lions 25-24 last week, but failing to cover as a 3-point home favorite with the Over (41.5) hitting. QB Mark Gronowski threw for just 68 yards and an INT, but had 9 carries for a career-high 130 yards and 2 TDs. The Hawkeyes rushed for 245 yards and 3 TDs in the narrow victory.

One of the many weekly traditions as part of Iowa on SI is the staff predictions. In recent weeks, seemingly no staff writer has picked against the Hawkeyes. Th

Noem called on state leaders to help federal authorities enforce immigration laws and accused Gov. Tim Walz and Twin Cities leaders of shielding people present in the U.S. illegally.

Dozens of people, including NBA players and a coach, are embroiled in federal investigations involving an alleged sports betting scheme and organized crime ring—the latest to put a spotlight on sports gambling.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/iowa as Iowa Could Make Wild History with Win Over Minnesota. November 23, 2019 marked the last time the Iowa Hawkeyes have thrown for 300+ yards in a game. Quarterback Nate Stanley threw for 308 against Illinois in the Hawkeyes' 19-10 win.

J.J. McCarthy is in position to return as the Minnesota Vikings’ starter next week in Detroit against the Lions. McCarthy has missed five games with a high ankle sprain. Coach Kevin O’Connell said Friday morning that he “feels positive” about where McCarthy is from a health standpoint.

The first known snowflakes of the season in Minnesota fell Wednesday and Thursday, the National Weather Service service has confirmed. The flakes were falling in International Falls, where a trace of "very wet snow" was "sticking slightly to clothing."

Ahead of the 119th all-time meeting between Iowa football and Minnesota, the Hawkeyes have named a former consensus All-American as honorary captain.