Iowa vs Minnesota Picks and Prediction – 9/21/2024

The Iowa Hawkeyes will travel for the first time this week with a game in Minnesota against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Iowa has two wins and one loss through three games overall following a 17 point victory against Troy a week ago. Defensively Iowa did the work a week ago giving up 21 points including none in the fourth quarter of 253 yards. Offensively Iowa rolled scoring 38 points including twenty in the second half and 462 total yards. For other college football news see our College Football Picks.

Cade McNamara led the way for the Iowa offense completing 19 passes for 176 yards. Kaleb Johnson led the team with 173 yards and two scores on 25 carries. Jaziun Patterson chipped in 72 yards and one touchdown on 8 carries as well. Jacob Gill was the top receiver for Iowa with 44 yards on five receptions.

The Minnesota Golden Gophers stay at home this week with two wins on the year riding a 2 game win streak after a 27 point victory against Nevada last time out. Offensively Minnesota was the better team against Nevada compiling nearly 390 yards to score 27 total points. Defensively the Golden Gophers dominated giving up no points on 172 yards and forced 3 turnovers in the game.

Max Brosmer has led the Minnesota offense this season with 627 yards and three scores on 53 completions. Darius Taylor is the top ball carrier with 188 yards and three scores on 25 carries, while Marcus Major has added 129 yards and two scores on 35 carries. Daniel Jackson is the top receiver from Minnesota with 156 yards on 12 catches.

Both teams come into this week playing well as each have picked up two wins in three games played. Look for Iowa however to do the work on both sides of the ball as they overpower a good Minnesota team. The Iowa defense will be the difference leading the Hawkeyes to the win and cover as they pick up their third victory of the season. Final Score Prediction, Iowa Hawkeyes win and cover 24-13.