Iowa at Minnesota

Saturday, October 14, 1978. Minnesota took Floyd of Rosedale from Iowa

Minnesota beat Iowa 22–⁠20. It was their 72nd meeting; after it, Minnesota led the series 47–⁠22–⁠2 in the games on file.

AwayIowa2–⁠9 in 1978
20
HomeMinnesota5–⁠6 in 1978
22

FinalHigh 50°F, low 28°FAttendance 51,381

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Minnesota 66% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Minnesota leads 63–⁠54–⁠2; as played, 62–⁠54–⁠2 in the 118 games on file; the official count covers all 119 meetings, counting the 47 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Iowa 41, Minnesota 3
2024Iowa 31, Minnesota 14
2023Minnesota 12, Iowa 10
2022Iowa 13, Minnesota 10
2021Iowa 27, Minnesota 22
2020Iowa 35, Minnesota 7

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