Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Iowa Hawkeyes Prediction, 10/25/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Iowa Hawkeyes

Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025

Location: Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, IA

TV: CBS

Odds/Point Spread: Hawkeyes (-9.5)

Total/Over-Under: 39

Kinnick Stadium is the site where the Iowa Hawkeyes (5-2) will attempt to defeat the Minnesota Golden Gophers (5-2) on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Minnesota opens this matchup as 9.5-point dogs from oddsmakers. The betting total is set at 39.

The Minnesota Golden Gophers come into this matchup with a record of 5-2 for this season. In their last game, the Golden Gophers played the Nebraska Cornhuskers and went home with a win by a final score of 24-6. In the running game, the Golden Gophers gave up 36 yards on 29 tries, which calculates to 1.2 yds per run surrendered. Minnesota surrendered 17 pass completions on 25 tries for 177 yards, and a completion rate of 68.0%. In the game, they ran 55 plays which gave them a total of 339 yds. The Minnesota Golden Gophers ran the football 35 different times and tallied 186 yards, earning them an average of 5.3 yards per attempt.

When it comes to scoring points, the Minnesota Golden Gophers are averaging 26.9 points per game. As a team they're averaging 122.9 yards rushing ranking this team at 108th in college football. The Golden Gophers have earned 2,384 total yards this season. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, Minnesota has amassed 11 passing touchdowns and 9 rushing touchdowns. Minnesota has accounted for 137 first downs as a team, and they have been flagged for 25 penalties for 235 yds. They have given the ball to the opposition 5 different times.

The Golden Gophers are ranked 28th in the country concerning the opposition scoring, giving up 19.0 points per game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.2 yards per tote and 97.7 yards on the ground per game on the year. In total, they have allowed 684 yards via the ground game in 7 outings. In terms of passing yards, the Golden Gophers have allowed 1,379 yards which has them ranked 44th in the country. They have yielded 197.0 yards per game through the air and giving up a completion percentage of 63.1%. Overall, they are allowing 294.7 yards per contest which ranks them 19th in the country. They have relinquished 9 touchdowns by air in addition to 7 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Hawkeyes come into this game with a record of 5-2 for this season. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Hawkeyes took home the win by a final score of 25-24 when they played the Penn State Nittany Lions. Iowa rushed the ball for 7.4 yards per carry, finishing the game with 245 yds on 33 carries. The Hawkeyes finished the game with a total of 313 yds and they ran 49 plays (6.4 yards per play). The Hawkeyes passing defense allowed a completion percentage of 53.6%, relinquishing 93 yds on 15 for 28 through the air. Iowa relinquished 46 rushing attempts for 173 yards (3.8 yds per carry).

In terms of how much they score, the Hawkeyes rank 59th in the nation averaging 29.9 PPG. The Iowa Hawkeyes have an average of 324.1 yards per game, which has them sitting 118th in college football. The Iowa offense has accrued 148 yds of penalties on 16 violations, which is 136th in the nation in terms of helping out the opposition. They have thrown 5 picks while allowing opponents to recover 1 fumbles and they have earned 126 first downs. During the season so far, the Hawkeyes have compiled 920 yards via the pass as well as holding an average of 131.4 passing yards per game, which ranks 132nd in D-1. They hold an average of 192.7 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 1,349 yards for the season.

Iowa has allowed the opposition a total of 647 yards via the ground game (92.4 yards/game) and 7 touchdowns rushing so far this season. They have allowed 4 touchdowns via the pass as well as 157.0 yards per outing, which has them sitting 12th in D-1. Over the course of the season, they have given up 102 pts. They have 2 fumbles and 6 interceptions on the year. The Hawkeyes defense has been on the field for 416 plays, ranking them 23rd in Division 1. The Hawkeyes are giving up 14.6 points per game, which has them ranked 9th in Division 1.

Who will win tonight's Golden Gophers/Hawkeyes college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Hawkeyes -9.5

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