All week, people telling me Gophers cannot win at Iowa. If they are so f@@@@@@ good, why can't they beat PSU or a Michigan team that was playing poorly and what about Wisconsin? Don't they smash these teams? What will the world do if we win?
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All week, people telling me Gophers cannot win at Iowa. If they are so f@@@@@@ good, why can't they beat PSU or a Michigan team that was playing poorly and what about Wisconsin? Don't they smash these teams? What will the world do if we win?
Some of the best B1G teams in history have lost games at Kinnick to mediocre Iowa teams.
They play a messy, slow brand of football which keeps them competitive in nearly every game they play.
The Gophers match up well with them this year, assuming they coach up their linebackers to clean up last week's issue with tight ends working in the slot. That's not an easy thing to clean up in 5 days of practice.
The Gophers will also have to contend with one really good pass-rusher which they have struggled with at times this season.
I don't understand why Iowa's favored. Frankly, this year's Iowa team doesn't look all that great, but this game is going to be physical and tough.
Since 2016 we will be the third team to head to Kinnick in November that controlled their own College Playoff destiny. The previous two came up empty. #2 Michigan lost 14-13 in 2016 and #3 Ohio St. got drubbed 55-24 in 2017.
It will be a very difficult game, for sure.
watched the Iowa/Wisconsin game last night.
they didn't have their tight end vs Wisconsin...Wieting...I think he is expected back. the back up TEs for Iowa just missed some big catches. Stanley delivers darts.
they have a young rb with some wheels who has been getting more run, Goodson, I think. Busted loose a little vs Bucky.
also, a young wr, Tracy, who has been getting more calls, beat Wisconsin deep.
also, they may be getting top lb Welch back. but Gophers may be getting Martin back, so that helps.
the def ends, Gholston and Epenesa both are monsters...the dts are big...the Iowa linebackers hit hard, the safety, stone, hits hard...but Wisconsin did run for 300 yards...Taylor looked really quick through the holes...can be tough for a defense to face two physical run games back-to-back. Stanley took a big hit on the would-be game-tying two-point conversion at end of game.
a couple of the accused rapist wrs that are back on the field this year beat the Iowa secondary for some big plays
Wisconsin had some success with blitzing right up the middle (Braelen Oliver package? Winfield? Williamson?)...I think Iowa offensive line is stronger at tackles than guards. center is a frosh, had a few bad snaps.
Iowa defense constantly digging at the ball for fumbles...Ferentz was very conservative in some of his calls.
Welch is more likely to miss than play from what I've been seeing. If he doesn't go it'll be a big help.
The general consensus seems to be that Minnesota matches up well with Iowa this year which is good for Minnesota.
It is never easy to win at Kinnick Stadium regardless of how good or bad the Hawkeyes are, many have alluded to this as well. There is a reason why Iowa is favored by 3 points. I think its to Minnesota's benefit to be the road "underdog".
Iowa will want to grind it out and keep the score as low as possible as that will increase their chances of winning. Minnesota can match that style of play with their running backs and taking up large chunks of TOP. However, Minnesota can also easily put up 30+ points on you with their explosive passing game.
The key to Minnesota will be getting off to a fast start and taking the crowd out of the game. If Minnesota can score 24 or more points, they will win the game. The only way Minnesota loses this game is if they beat themselves with penalties and turnovers. Fleck and his staff will have this team prepared and focused on the Iowa Championship Season.
Minnesota 31 Iowa 20
Big trophy game at home, late afternoon (more emotion in fans and teams), basically a solid football team with a great QB and a good defense, sell-out, need to make up for a loss last week, and the natural desire to knock off a traditional rival that is now getting a high ranking and a lot of positive hype. It will be a real challenge for the Gophers. Arguably we have a better shot at Wisconsin than at Iowa.
The general consensus seems to be that Minnesota matches up well with Iowa this year which is good for Minnesota.
It is never easy to win at Kinnick Stadium regardless of how good or bad the Hawkeyes are, many have alluded to this as well. There is a reason why Iowa is favored by 3 points. I think its to Minnesota's benefit to be the road "underdog".
Iowa will want to grind it out and keep the score as low as possible as that will increase their chances of winning. Minnesota can match that style of play with their running backs and taking up large chunks of TOP. However, Minnesota can also easily put up 30+ points on you with their explosive passing game.
The key to Minnesota will be getting off to a fast start and taking the crowd out of the game. If Minnesota can score 24 or more points, they will win the game. The only way Minnesota loses this game is if they beat themselves with penalties and turnovers. Fleck and his staff will have this team prepared and focused on the Iowa Championship Season.
Minnesota 31 Iowa 20
Anyone think Brooks will want to re-prove himself? Maybe have a big game? Is their qb a mobile on the run passer?
I'm surprised the OP has Iowa fans talking trash to him. Most Hawkeye fans I know are thinking the game is a probable loss.
I don't understand the line. I had guessed Minnesota by 3. Advanced metrics puts it somewhere in that range.
Should be a fun game.
Minnesota fans, keep on dreaming big. The 12-0 2015 season was something I'll never forget.
Nearly any team can win one game; the above proves it. Not any team can win at Kinnick w/o some luck and being really good. Would be really fun if we won.