Iowa Hawkeyes vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Prediction, 10/24/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Iowa Hawkeyes vs Minnesota Golden Gophers

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026

Location: Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN

TV: FS1

Odds/Point Spread: Golden Gophers (+6.5)

Total/Over-Under: 40.5

The Iowa Hawkeyes (5-1) are traveling to Huntington Bank Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2026 where they will play the Minnesota Golden Gophers (4-2). Minnesota is 6.5-point dogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total is set at 40.5.

The Iowa Hawkeyes come into this game with a record of 5-1 for this season. In their last game, the Hawkeyes played against the Washington Huskies and went home with a win by a final score of 41-24. The Iowa Hawkeyes ended up running the ball 38 times and amassed 263 yds, which earned them an average of 6.9 yards per carry. In all, they ran 57 plays for 465 yds. Iowa allowed 34 completions on 51 tries for a total of 320 yds, and a completion percentage of 66.7%. Against the run, the Hawkeyes conceded -3 yds on 25 attempts, which calculates to -0.1 yards per run surrendered.

In terms of putting points on the board, the Iowa Hawkeyes have an average of 31.0 PPG. As a unit they're holding an average of 194.0 yards in the run game which has them sitting 35th in college football. The Hawkeyes have attained 2,419 total yards over the course of this season. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, Iowa has compiled 9 touchdowns via the pass and 12 rushing touchdowns. Iowa has accumulated 124 1st downs, and they have been called for 37 penalties for 320 yards. They have turned the football over 3 different times.

The Hawkeyes sit in 8th in the nation when it comes to team defense, allowing 14.5 points per game. They are allowing an average of 2.5 yards per rushing attempt and 84.7 rushing yards per game this year. In total, they have allowed 508 yards via the running game in 6 outings. When talking about yards via the pass, the Hawkeyes have conceded 1,252 yards which has them sitting in 43rd in college football. They are conceding 208.7 yards per game via the pass as well as giving up a completion percentage of 59.4%. Over the course of this year, they have given up 293.3 yards/game putting them 22nd in Division 1. They have given up 9 touchdowns through the air and 1 touchdown running the ball.

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The Golden Gophers come into this game with a record of 4-2 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Golden Gophers took a loss by a score of 41-13 against the Purdue Boilermakers. The Golden Gophers finished the game with a total of 275 yards and they ran 52 plays (5.3 yards per play). Minnesota ran the ball for 2.1 yards per tote, finishing the contest with 27 yds on 13 attempts. Minnesota gave up 47 rush attempts for 305 yards (6.5 yards per carry). The Golden Gophers pass defense conceded a completion percentage of 58.3%, relinquishing 159 yds on 14 out of 24 passing.

When it comes to their ability to score points, the Golden Gophers are ranked 73rd in D-1 by scoring 28.8 PPG. The Minnesota Golden Gophers maintain an average of 341.3 yards/game, which ranks them 109th in college football. The Minnesota offense has accrued 322 yds of penalties on 34 violations, which is good for 115th in college football in terms of helping out the other team. They have tossed 5 interceptions while losing 2 fumbles and they have obtained 107 1st downs. For the year to this point, the Golden Gophers have racked up 1,419 yards via the pass as well as holding an average of 236.5 passing yards per game, ranking them 61st in college football. They are averaging 104.8 run yards per game and have run for 629 yards in total.

Minnesota has conceded a total of 775 rushing yards (129.2 yards per game) in addition to 9 touchdowns on the ground for the year. They have surrendered 7 touchdowns through the air and 159.7 yards/outing, which puts them in 9th in D-1. This year, they have conceded 131 total points. They have tallied 4 fumbles recovered and 4 interceptions for the season. The Golden Gophers defense has taken part in 346 plays, which is good for 5th in college football. The Golden Gophers are conceding 21.8 points per game, which puts them 56th in the country.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Hawkeyes -6.5

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