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.

NBC Time: 6:30 Stream: Peacock Such a big game for both programs this season. Can the Gophers get 2 consecutive wins in this rivalry? This one is easy, and here’s my logic. Nevada beat Troy. Troy was within 21-24 through 3 quarters in Iowa City last week.