Minnesota (2-1) vs Iowa (2-1)
Game Info: Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 7:30 pm (Huntington Bank Stadium)
Betting Odds: Minnesota +2.5 / Iowa -2.5 --- Over/Under: 36.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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In this article, we will formulate an Iowa vs Minnesota prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, September 21st at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week four matchup.
Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Preview
The Iowa Hawkeyes are 2-1 this season after they defeated Troy by a score of 38-21 in their last game. Iowa only led 24-21 after three quarters, but they scored the last 14 points to pull away for the win. The Hawkeyes outgained Troy by a total of 462-253, forced one turnover, and went 7-13 on third down in the game. Cade McNamara threw for 176 yards, while Kaleb Johnson rushed for 173 yards and two scores.
Iowa defeated Illinois State by a score of 40-0 in their first game but lost 20-19 against Iowa State in week two. The Iowa offense has scored 32.3 points per game with 176 passing yards and 243 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 13.7 points per game this season. The Hawkeyes have gone 44.4% on third down and 0-2 on fourth down so far this season. Cade McNamara has completed 63.9% of his passes for 526 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Kaleb Johnson has rushed for 479 yards and six scores.
Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Preview
The Minnesota Golden Gophers are 2-1 this year after they defeated Nevada by a score of 27-0 last week. Minnesota led 20-0 at halftime and they cruised to the easy win. The Golden Gophers outgained Nevada by a total of 386-172, forced three turnovers, and went 4-11 on third down in the game. Max Brosmer threw for 191 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Darius Taylor rushed for 124 yards and two scores.
Minnesota lost to North Carolina by a score of 19-17 in their first game, but they did beat Rhode Island by a score of 48-0 in their second game. The Minnesota offense has scored 30.7 points per game with 220.7 passing yards and 130.0 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 6.3 points per game this season. The Golden Gophers have gone 45.7% on third down and 2-2 on fourth down through three games. Max Brosmer has completed 627 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception, while Darius Taylor has rushed for 188 yards and three scores.
Iowa vs Minnesota Prediction
Both of these teams come into this game with a 2-1 record on the season, but Minnesota will have the home-field advantage. The Golden Gophers lost a heartbreaker in their first game against UNC, but they have played two easy opponents in the last two weeks. Iowa has had some issues defensively in the second half against Iowa State and the last game against Troy, but they are still one of the best defenses in the country. The Hawkeyes also have a very solid running game and McNamara is a decent quarterback option. This should be a lower-scoring game, but I think Iowa’s defense will be the difference. Take the Hawkeyes to get the win.
David’s Pick Iowa ML
AUTHOR: David Racey
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