Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/25

College Football Preview

The Minnesota Golden Gophers will travel to Iowa City to play the Iowa Hawkeyes in Week 9 of the 2025 season. This game will take place at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, October 25, at 3:30 PM. Fans can watch the game on CBS.

Both teams share a 5-2 record this season and are part of the Big Ten Conference. Minnesota has struggled on the road with a 0-2 record, while Iowa holds a 3-1 record at home. With both teams having a 3-1 conference record, this game could impact their standings in the conference.

Minnesota Team Preview

The Minnesota Golden Gophers have had a mixed season so far. They have a record of three wins and two losses in their last five games. They had a strong performance against Nebraska, winning 24-6, and also defeated Purdue 27-20. However, they faced a tough loss against Ohio State, losing 42-3.

Drake Lindsey is the leading quarterback for Minnesota. He has passed for 1,437 yards and 10 touchdowns in seven games. Darius Taylor leads the rushing attack with 353 yards and one touchdown in five games. On the receiving end, Le’Meke Brockington has 285 receiving yards and three touchdowns in seven games.

The Golden Gophers have some injury concerns going into their next game. Key players like A.J. Turner and Mo Omonode are out for the season. Others, such as Jeff Roberson and Cristian Driver, are questionable due to undisclosed injuries. The team will need to manage these injuries as they prepare for upcoming games.

Minnesota vs Iowa Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes
  • Venue: Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, IA
  • Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Minnesota +267, Iowa -339

Iowa Team Preview

The Iowa Hawkeyes have had a strong season so far. They recently won a close game against Penn State with a score of 25-24. In that game, they excelled in rushing with 245 yards, while their defense forced two fumbles from Penn State.

In another recent game, Iowa won against Wisconsin with a score of 37-0. Their defense was solid, allowing only 12 first downs. On offense, they gained 210 rushing yards and 109 passing yards, showing a balanced attack.

Overall, the Hawkeyes have scored 209 points this season. Their rushing offense ranks 34th in the nation, showing their strength on the ground. However, passing remains a challenge as they rank 126th in passing yards. The team will look to improve in the air while keeping their defense strong, which ranks 16th in sacks.

BTB Betting Pick

The spread for the game is Iowa -8.5. Iowa has a stronger offense and defense compared to Minnesota. With Iowa scoring 209 points this season and allowing only 102, they are likely to cover the spread. Our projected score is Iowa 24, Minnesota 14.

The total for the game is set at 39.5. Both teams have solid defenses, with Iowa allowing 102 points and Minnesota allowing 133 points this season. Given their defensive ranks, the game is expected to stay under the total. Our projected total is 38 points.