Minnesota Golden Gophers prepare for Iowa matchup after bye week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 3:36 PM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
The Minnesota Golden Gophers are set to face the Iowa Hawkeyes after a bye week. Both teams have been preparing for this rivalry game, with the Gophers looking to rebound from a disappointing loss to Purdue. Despite a mixed season so far, including a notable win against Washington, Minnesota enters this matchup aiming for bowl eligibility and a stronger second half of the season. Quarterback Drake Lindsey has performed well, throwing for 1,335 yards and 9 touchdowns as the Gophers seek more consistency in their offensive performance.
- •Minnesota is 4-2 this season, with a trophy win over Michigan.
- •The Gophers lost to Purdue before the bye week.
- •Drake Lindsey has completed nearly 65% of his passes.
- •Iowa and Minnesota are historically competitive rivals.
- •Every remaining game for Minnesota is against ranked opponents or for trophies.
- 3:36 PMYahoo Sports — The Butcher’s Word: Minnesota Golden Gophers
"The Hawkeyes are looking to keep rolling, the Gophers are looking to bounce back. We go in depth with Gopher Hole.
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