The Iowa Hawkeyes (5-2) host a Big Ten clash against the Minnesota Golden Gophers (5-2) on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Kinnick Stadium.

The Golden Gophers are expected to lose (currently +8.5) versus the Hawkeyes (with an over/under of 39.5 points).

Below you’ll find our preview for this this game between the Hawkeyes and the Golden Gophers, and discover all of our expert picks here, too!

Iowa vs. Minnesota betting lines

• Spread favorite: Hawkeyes (-8.5)
• Moneyline: Hawkeyes (-340), Golden Gophers (+270)
• Total: 39.5 points
• TV Channel: CBS (KBAK-Bakersfield, CA)
• Live Stream: Fubo

Iowa vs. Minnesota betting info and stats

Iowa has an against-the-spread record of 4-2-1 so far this season. Iowa has covered the spread one time this season when favored by at least 8.5 points. Iowa has been listed the moneyline favorite four times this season, and has put up a 4-0 record in those games. Minnesota has a pair of wins against the spread this season (2-5-0). When Minnesota is an underdog of 8.5 points or more, it has not yet covered the spread. Minnesota has been listed as the underdog on the moneyline twice this season, and it split the two games.

Iowa vs. Minnesota recent stats and trends

Iowa Hawkeyes

• Iowa is 2-1 against the spread and 2-1 overall over its last three matchups.
• Iowa and its opponents have hit the over in one of those games.
• The past three Iowa games averaged 2.7 more points (42.2) than this matchup’s over/under.

Minnesota Golden Gophers

• Minnesota has covered the spread once in its last three matchups while putting together a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
• One time in those three games, the final combined score exceeded the set total.
• The last three Minnesota games averaged 46.8 total points, 7.3 more points than this matchup’s over/under.

Iowa vs. Minnesota key players

Iowa Hawkeyes

• Mark Gronowski leads Iowa with 811 yards (115.9 ypg) on 95-of-146 passing with three touchdowns and four interceptions this season. He also has 289 rushing yards on 67 carries while scoring 10 touchdowns on the ground.
• Kamari Moulton has compiled 360 rushing yards on 67 carries, scoring two touchdowns. He’s also added 81 yards (20.3 per game) on 11 catches.
• Sam Phillips’ leads his squad with 193 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 11 catches (out of 18 targets).
• Jacob Gill has hauled in 12 receptions totaling 125 yards so far this campaign.
• Max Llewellyn has 5.0 sacks to lead the team, and also has 6.0 TFL and 13 tackles.
• Karson Sharar, Iowa’s top tackler, has 45 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and one sack this year.
• Xavier Nwankpa has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has 36 tackles and one pass defended to his name.

Minnesota Golden Gophers

• Drake Lindsey has 1,437 passing yards, or 205.3 per game, so far this season. He has completed 62% of his passes and has recorded 10 touchdowns with three interceptions.
• The team’s top rusher, Darius Taylor, has carried the ball 79 times for 353 yards (70.6 per game) with one touchdown. He’s also caught 16 passes for 134 yards.
• Fame Ijeboi has collected 259 yards (on 56 attempts) with one touchdown.
• Lemeke Brockington leads his team with 285 receiving yards on 25 catches with three touchdowns.
• Jalen Smith has caught 13 passes and compiled 271 receiving yards (45.2 per game) with two touchdowns.
• Javon Tracy’s 31 targets have resulted in 18 catches for 260 yards and two touchdowns.
• Anthony Smith has 7.0 sacks to lead the team, and also has 6.0 TFL and 17 tackles.
• Devon Williams is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s totaled 54 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and 1.5 sacks.
• John Nestor leads the team with three interceptions, while also collecting 22 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and three passes defended.