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Erick All will lead the Iowa Hawkeyes (6-1) into their matchup versus the Minnesota Golden Gophers (3-3) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET.
The Hawkeyes are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-3.5), versus the Golden Gophers. The over/under for this matchup is 30.5 points.
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Game Info for Iowa vs. Minnesota
- Game Day: Saturday, October 21, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBC
- Location: Iowa City, Iowa
- Stadium: Kinnick Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | -3.5 | -110 | -110 | 30.5 | -110 | -110 | -179 | +150 |
Iowa Pick Insights
- So far this season, Iowa has posted a 4-3-0 record against the spread.
- Iowa is 2-2 against the spread when favored by 3.5 points or more this season.
- In Iowa’s seven games with a set total, two have hit the over (28.6%).
Iowa Stats & Insights
- While Iowa ranks 26th in total defense with 324.4 yards allowed per game, the team’s offensive unit has been a little less successful, ranking worst (247.4 yards per game).
- Iowa sports the 10th-best defense this season in terms of points allowed (14.9 points allowed per game), but rank 19th-worst on the offensive side of the ball (20.9 points per game).
- Iowa has been a bottom-25 pass offense this season, ranking third-worst with 116.6 passing yards per game. The Ddfensive unit is ranked 31st in the FBS (198.3 passing yards allowed per game).
- Offensively, Iowa ranks 100th in the FBS with 130.9 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 46th in rushing yards allowed per contest (126.1).
- Iowa has struggled on third down, ranking third-worst in the FBS (26.3%) this season. However, the defense ranks 25th-best defensively, allowing a 32.8% third-down conversion rate.
- Iowa has the 50th-ranked turnover margin in college football at +1, forcing 11 turnovers (33rd in the FBS) while turning it over 10 times (74th in the FBS).
Iowa’s Best Players
- Cade McNamara has thrown for 505 yards (72.1 ypg) to lead Iowa, completing 51.1% of his passes and tossing four touchdown passes compared to three interceptions this season.
- Leshon Williams has 459 rushing yards on 75 carries with one touchdown.
- Kaleb Johnson has carried the ball 68 times for 260 yards (37.1 per game) and two touchdowns.
- All has hauled in 21 catches for 299 yards (42.7 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone three times as a receiver.
- Luke Lachey has put up a 131-yard season so far, reeling in 10 passes on 17 targets.
- Nico Ragaini’s 10 receptions have yielded 83 yards.
- Deontae Craig paces the team with two sacks, and also has three TFL and 29 tackles.
- Jay Higgins is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s collected 77 tackles and one interception.
- Sebastian Castro has picked off a team-leading three passes. He also has 28 tackles, four TFL, and three passes defended to his name.
Minnesota Betting Insights
- Minnesota is 1-5-0 against the spread this year.
- Minnesota is 0-2 against the spread when an underdog by 3.5 points or greater this season.
- In Minnesota’s six games with a set total, three have hit the over (50%).
Minnesota Pick Insights
- Minnesota ranks 13th-worst in total yards per game (313.3), but it has been better on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 65th in the FBS with 373.2 total yards allowed per contest.
- Minnesota has been struggling on offense, ranking 23rd-worst in the FBS with 21.7 points per game. It has been better on the other side of the ball, surrendering 26.7 points per contest (77th-ranked).
- Minnesota ranks fourth-worst in passing yards per game (132.8), but it has been more effective defensively, ranking 84th in the FBS with 235.3 passing yards ceded per contest.
- With 180.5 rushing yards per game on offense, Minnesota ranks 43rd in the FBS. Defensively it ranks 67th, allowing 137.8 rushing yards per game.
- Minnesota ranks 72nd in third-down conversion rate (39.5%) on offense, but it has been less productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking sixth-worst in the FBS with a 50% third-down percentage allowed.
- Minnesota has accumulated 10 forced turnovers (47th in the FBS) and committed eight turnovers (51st in the FBS) this season for a +2 turnover margin that ranks 36th in the FBS.
Minnesota’s Best Players
- Athan Kaliakmanis has put up 797 passing yards, or 132.8 per game, so far this season. He has completed 55.9% of his passes and has collected six touchdowns with six interceptions. He’s also chipped in on the ground with 13.8 rushing yards per game while scoring as a runner two times.
- Darius Taylor has run the ball 87 times for 532 yards, with four touchdowns.
- Sean Tyler has racked up 199 yards (on 46 attempts).
- Daniel Jackson’s 286 receiving yards (47.7 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 22 receptions on 43 targets with five touchdowns.
- Corey Crooms has put up a 227-yard season so far. He’s caught 19 passes on 33 targets.
- Lemeke Brockington’s five grabs (on nine targets) have netted him 73 yards (12.2 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Danny Striggow has racked up 3.5 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up three TFL and 13 tackles.
- Maverick Baranowski is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s amassed 28 tackles, two TFL, and one sack.
- Tyler Nubin has picked off a team-high three passes. He also has 17 tackles and three passes defended to his name.
