Iowa at Minnesota
Saturday, October 24, 2026. For Floyd of Rosedale, which Iowa holds Share
Iowa plays at Minnesota on Saturday, October 24. It will be their 120th meeting; Minnesota leads the series 62–54–2 in the games on file.
Game notes: the series, streaks, the coaches and school records within reach, from the research desk.
Kickoff time TBA at Huntington Bank Stadium, MinneapolisForecast: 60°F, cloudy, wind 15 mph
Preview
| Iowa | Minnesota | |
|---|---|---|
| 5–1 | Record | 4–2 |
| 0.18 (56th) | EPA per play | 0.05 (105th) |
| −0.02 (31st) | EPA per play allowed | 0.04 (56th) |
| 45% (50th) | Success rate | 43% (77th) |
| 34% (14th) | Success rate allowed | 39% (52nd) |
| 1.23 (73rd) | Explosiveness | 1.12 (120th) |
| 3.8 (68th) | Points per trip inside the 40 | 2.9 (120th) |
| 17% (53rd) | Havoc caused | 22% (6th) |
| 0.09 | Opponent-adjusted EPA | 0.01 |
| 0.07 | Opponent-adjusted EPA allowed | 0.09 |
Iowa
| Player | Share | EPA/play | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hank Brown QB | 78% | 0.26 | 0.21 |
| Kamari Moulton RB | 51% | 0.29 | 0.34 |
| Nathan Mcneil RB | 20% | 0.31 | |
| Tony Diaz WR | 27% | 0.08 | |
| DJ Vonnahme TE | 17% | 0.78 | |
| Dayton Howard WR | 8% | 0.04 |
Kicker: Caden Buhr, 5.8 points above a replacement kicker on 11 field-goal tries.
Minnesota
| Player | Share | EPA/play | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Lindsey QB | 95% | 0.20 | 0.14 |
| Darius Taylor RB | 45% | −0.22 | 0.02 |
| TJ Thomas Jr. RB | 31% | −0.02 | 0.17 |
| Noah Jennings WR | 24% | 0.33 | |
| Javon Tracy WR | 21% | 0.45 | |
| Jalen Smith WR | 14% | 0.57 |
Kicker: Luke Drzewiecki, 8.1 points above a replacement kicker on 10 field-goal tries.
Each side’s numbers this season, with its rank in the nation (first is best, on defense too), from CollegeFootballData.com’s game preview, as of October 18. The better side of each line is bold. Key players are each side’s leading passer, two leading runners and three leading receivers by share of plays. Adjusted: EPA per play adjusted for the defenses faced.
Players to watch
Iowa
- Running backKamari Moulton519 rushing yards, 4 TDLast: at Washington, 26 carries, 208 yards ★, 2 TD; 1 catch, −2 yardsTeam leader in rushing yards
- QuarterbackHank Brown832 passing yards, 5 TDLast: vs. Ohio State, 12 of 27, 132 yards, 1 INTTeam leader in passing yards
- LinebackerCam Buffington52 tackles, 2 sacksLast: at Washington, 8 tackles, 2 sacks ★Team leader in tackles
Minnesota
QuarterbackDrake Lindsey1,335 passing yards, 9 TDLast: at Purdue, 22 of 39, 248 yards, 1 TD, 1 INTTeam leader in passing yards- Running backT.J. Thomas Jr.319 rushing yards, 1 TDLast: at Purdue, 6 carries, 12 yards; 4 catches, 18 yardsTeam leader in rushing yards
- LinebackerMaverick Baranowski45 tackles, 1 sack, 1 INTLast: at Purdue, 11 tacklesTeam leader in tackles
Each side’s two top producers this season (national leaders first) and its leading tackler. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licenses; credits on each player’s page.
In the news
Before kickoff
Our ratings and the line, going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Iowa 62% to win.
The line
Iowa −5.5, over/under 41.5.
Updated once a night until kickoff: the consensus line when the books publish one, otherwise a single major sportsbook’s.
Win chances before kickoff: Iowa 65%, Minnesota 35%. CollegeFootballData.com’s estimate from the point spread.
The series
Every Iowa–Minnesota gameOfficially, Minnesota leads 63–54–2; as played, 62–54–2 in the 118 games on file; the official count covers all 119 meetings.
| 2025 | Iowa 41, Minnesota 3 | |
| 2024 | Iowa 31, Minnesota 14 | |
| 2023 | Minnesota 12, Iowa 10 | |
| 2022 | Iowa 13, Minnesota 10 | |
| 2021 | Iowa 27, Minnesota 22 | |
| 2020 | Iowa 35, Minnesota 7 |
Around this game
Iowa
- Next gamevs. WisconsinOct. 31, 2026
- SeasonIowa in 2026
- ProgramIowa history and records
Minnesota
- Next gameat IndianaOct. 31, 2026
- SeasonMinnesota in 2026
- ProgramMinnesota history and records