Minnesota hosts No. 15/14 Iowa on Oct. 24 for its Homecoming game and the 120th meeting between the rivals. The Gophers will look to end a two-game series skid and reclaim Floyd of Rosedale, while quarterback Drake Lindsey and coach P.J. Fleck headline Minnesota’s key storylines.

By the Numbers
  • Minnesota leads the all-time series, 63-54-2.
  • Iowa leads the Floyd of Rosedale series, 46-43-2.
  • Minnesota is 4-2 overall and 2-1 in Big Ten play; Iowa is 5-1 and 2-1.
  • Through six games, Lindsey has completed 127 of 196 passes for 1,335 yards, nine touchdowns and five interceptions.
Yes, But

Minnesota has the historical edge in the overall series, but Iowa has won the last two matchups—and five straight in Minneapolis. The Gophers have also not beaten Iowa in a Homecoming game since 1974.

State of Play
  • Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. at Huntington Bank Stadium, with FS1 carrying the game.
  • Minnesota has won three consecutive Homecoming games overall.
  • The Gophers are seeking their first Floyd of Rosedale win in Minneapolis since 2014.
What's Next

A Minnesota win would return Floyd of Rosedale to Minneapolis and put the Gophers in position to hold the trophy alongside the Little Brown Jug and Paul Bunyan’s Axe for the first time since 1978.

Bottom Line

For Minnesota, this is a chance to turn a rivalry home game into a season-defining statement: protect home field, reverse recent trends and reclaim one of college football’s most distinctive trophies.