The Gophers have started Big Ten play 3-1, and they face another big test in Week 9 against Iowa. They're looking for their second straight win at Kinnick Stadium for the first time since 1979 and 1981. Oddsmakers favor the Hawkeyes to take care of business, but can Minnesota pull off another upset?

Here at The Pants, we’re finally ready for some offense. Our average staff prediction is Iowa 27.25, Minnesota 15.25 – call it 27-15, but that point total of 42.5 is pretty clearly on the over relative to Vegas and we’re pretty easily giving Minnesota the points.

Chad Leistikow provides analysis about the emotional letdown possibilities and answers 3 text-group questions ahead of Iowa football vs Minnesota.

The stage is set for another chapter in one of the Big Ten's oldest rivalries as Minnesota (5-2) travels to Kinnick Stadium to face Iowa (5-2) in B1G action on CBS on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET. This marks the 119th meeting between the two programs, a series steeped in history and tradition, including the famed "Floyd of Rosedale" trophy.

Is a running QB sustainable in the Big Ten? CBS' Gary Danielson weighs in, and Chad Leistikow offers his Iowa football vs Minnesota score prediction.

The Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman examine a trap-game possibility for Iowa and five big questions ahead of the Gophers matchup.

Minnesota (5-2) at Iowa (5-2), Oct. 25 at 3:30 p.m. EDT. BetMGM College Football Odds Opening Line: Iowa by 8.5. Against the spread: Iowa 3-2-1, Minnesota 2-4. Overall: 324.1 yards per game (118th in FBS) Overall: 249.4 yards per game (8th in FBS) Rushing: 92.4 yards per game (13th) Scoring: 14.6 points per game (9th)

The Gophers are once again viewed as underdogs heading into Saturday's matchup with Iowa. Five key matchups will impact Minnesota's chances of pulling off the upset.

Duke Slater Field at Kinnick Stadium will look different, starting with Iowa football's matchup with Minnesota on Oct. 25.