Minnesota at Iowa

Minnesota looks to avenge a 14-7 loss to Iowa last year when the Hawkeyes used a 54-yard run by Akrum Wadley with about five minutes remaining to pull out the win. The Golden Gophers come off a 24-17 win over Illinois with the Fighting Illini making the score closer with a touchdown pass from Jeff George with 23 seconds remaining in the game. Kobe McCrary rushed for 153 yards for Minnesota, which gained 292 yards on 5.3 yards per carry overall. The Gophers' defense is #22 in the country allowing only 317.0 yards per game. Iowa lost at Northwestern 17-10 in overtime last week and managed only 2.7 yards per carry. Quarterback Nathan Stanley was 19-of-33 for 223 yards with a touchdown and interception. The Hawkeyes are ranked #104 in total offense yards with 349.6 per game. Minnesota is 8-1-2 ATS its last 11 games after an ATS loss and 7-1-3 ATS its last 11 road contests. The Golden Gophers are allowing only 19.0 points per game and will stay within the number in this matchup. Take the points with Minnesota.