Minnesota 27, Iowa 24: Gophers Take Floyd Of Rosedale From No. 24 Hawkeyes In Huge Upset
Midway through the season, few would have expected for Minnesota to take the Floyd of Rosedale from ranked Iowa, who had held the bronze pig for three years. After all the Gophers were an abysmal 1-9 entering last week.
Well, it’s happened. Minnesota held the lead over No. 24 Iowa for most of Saturday’s game in Minneapolis, and after Ricky Stanzi and company finally regrouped to take the lead, the Gophers answered back offensively and defensively to deliver a crushing loss to the Hawkeyes.
Read Article >Iowa Vs. Minnesota: Gophers Re-Take Lead In Fourth Quarter, In Pursuit Of Floyd Of Rosedale
In Minneapolis, unranked Minnesota is in position to deal a crushing blow to No. 24 Iowa. After springing to an early 10-0 lead, Minnesota lost the lead to Iowa in the fourth quarter, but the Gophers have managed to strike back.
The Gophers forced yet another punt out of the Hawkeyes, and quarterback Adam Weber set to work immediately. Down 24-20, Weber started the drive with completions of 19 and 40 yards. The drive ended with a 6-yard touchdown run by Duane Bennett.
Read Article >Iowa Vs. Minnesota: Stanzi, Hawkeyes Finally Take First Lead Of Day
It took over three quarters, but No. 24 Iowa finally took its first lead of the day against Minnesota. They’ll need to hold it in order to avoid ending their regular season with three consecutive losses.
Late in the fourth quarter, the Gophers forced the Hawkeyes to punt from the back of their end zone. Ryan Donahue booted a spectacular punt that landed over the returner’s head, and Minnesota took over on their side of the field. The Gophers then drove into Iowa territory before running back DeLeon Eskridge fumbled the ball over to the Hawkeyes.
Read Article >Iowa Vs. Minnesota: Gophers Threatening Upset Vs. No. 24 Hawkeyes
The Gophers’ lead is largely by virtue of their ground game. Four ball carriers -- including Weber -- have over 25 yards on the ground. They have amassed a total of 141 rushing yards, dwarfing Iowa’s 57.
The Hawkeyes ended the first quarter down 10-0 to Minnesota. They recovered well enough to post 17 points in the second quarter, but with just over seven minutes remaining in the third quarter, Minnesota leads, 20-17. They just forced a punt from Iowa, and take over the ball near their own 20-yard line.
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