The Iowa Hawkeyes and Minnesota Golden Gophers have one of the most intense and underrated College Football odds rivalries. Minnesota and Iowa will now battle for the famed Floyd of Rosedale Trophy. So far this year, Iowa is showing modest gains on the offensive side of the line. The Hawkeyes are coming off an impressive home win over the Troy Trojans. Meanwhile, Minnesota has two wins that followed a Week 1 loss to North Carolina. Minnesota won a controversial game at Iowa last year. The Hawkeyes haven’t forgotten about it.
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, September 21, 2024, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Huntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN |
| TV Coverage: | NBC and Peacock |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Iowa | -2½ -110 | 35½ -110 | -140 |  |
| Minnesota U | +2½ -110 | 35½ -110 | +120 | |
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Iowa Hawkeyes Team Overview
Last game, the Iowa Hawkeyes won 38-31 against the Troy Trojans as 24-point home favorites. The game went over the online wagering total of 39. Iowa has a record of 2-1 straight up, 1-2 against the spread, and 3-0 over/under the total. Iowa ranks 44th for total offense, 46th for passing, 18th for rushing, and 57th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 28th overall, 75th against the pass, 4th against the rush, and 32nd for points allowed. Also, Iowa ranks 44th for fewest turnovers lost and 46th for takeaways.
Namely, Kaleb Johnson rushed for 173 yards and two touchdowns as Iowa rallied in the second half for a 38-21 win. It was the third consecutive 100-yard rushing game to start the season for Johnson. In turn, he came into the game ranked third nationally at 153 yards per game. So far, Johnson has 479 yards on 61 carries this season. Despite missing the first half of the season opener against Illinois State as punishment for violation of team rules.
Last season, Johnson had just 463 yards after missing three games with an injury. Now, he has already matched his single season high with six touchdowns this season. Johnson scored with a 4-yard touchdown run on Iowa’s first possession. And then his 33-yard touchdown run with 12:05 left in the game gave the Hawkeyes a 31-21 lead.
The Hawkeyes shook off the Trojans, who got three big scoring plays from receiver Devonte Ross. Ross gave Troy a 14-10 halftime lead with a 63-yard touchdown reception from Matthew Caldwell early in the second quarter. In addition, he had a 77-yard punt return for a touchdown with one minute left in the half. Ross caught a 62-yard touchdown from Tucker Kilcrease in the third quarter. Overall, Ross finished the game with 219 all-purpose yards.
Minnesota Golden Gophers Team Overview
Last game, the Minnesota Golden Gophers won 27-0 against the Nevada Wolf Pack as 16.5-point home favorites. The game went under the total of 44.5. Minnesota has a record of 2-1 straight up, 2-0-1 against the spread, and 1-2 over/under the total. Minnesota ranks 98th for total offense, 75th for passing, 95th for rushing, and 66th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 4th overall, 7th against the pass, 19th against the rush, and 5th for points allowed. Also, Minnesota ranks 45th for fewest turnovers lost and 2nd for takeaways.
Iowa at Minnesota SBG Free Picks
There will be solid College Football odds interest in this Big Ten rivalry matchup. To illuminate, Iowa is a respected brand. The Hawkeyes should get revenge in this spot with a road team discount.
Iowa at Minnesota SBG Best Bet: Iowa Hawkeyes.