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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.
Other than a SLIM chance for some light sprinkles or showers during the game, things are looking fine in Iowa City on Saturday as the Hawkeyes host the Golden
Minnesota's upset win over No. 25 Nebraska was its first win over a ranked opponent this season. The home crowd opted to storm the field and celebrate with the team, but did their sixth straight win over the Cornhuskers warrant that level of celebration?
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The Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-1) will face the Minnesota Golden Gophers (4-2) in this college football matchup on Friday night at Huntington Bank Stadium.
The Gophers have dug themselves into an early hole in both of their Big Ten wins against Rutgers in Purdue. The Scarlet Knights jumped out to a 14-0 lead and Purdue led 10-0. Minnesota cannot afford to do the same thing against a team like Nebraska.
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.