Dan Murphy and Austin Ward pick the Gophers.
Bennett, Moyer, Rittenberg and Sherman pick Iowa.
Why Iowa will win: BACON! Sorry, I just needed to write that. The most delicious rivalry in college football resumes Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium, and I expect a very competitive contest. Minnesota has had two weeks to stew (bacon stew?) after its ugly loss at Illinois. Iowa, meanwhile, finally put it all together Saturday against Northwestern. This will be an incredibly physical game on both sides and points could be at a premium. Minnesota's David Cobb records another 100-yard game, but Iowa shows more balance on offense and wins on a Jake Rudock touchdown strike to Jake Duzey in the final minute. Floyd resides in Iowa City for another year. ... Iowa 20, Minnesota 17 -- Adam Rittenberg
Why Minnesota will win: I'll take an order of the Gopher bacon stew, Adam. Not only has Minnesota had an extra week to kick itself and heal itself, but the offense has also had some time to further develop the play-action dimension of its attack that started to peek out of its shell during the last few games. Wide receiver Drew Wolitarsky probably won't be available Saturday, but tight end Maxx Williams can be a difference maker. With Cobb dishing out body blows, the Gophers will only need to pop a couple big plays. Iowa puts up a good fight on defense, but becomes the first team to fall in the race for the Big Ten West. ... Minnesota 24, Iowa 20 -- Dan Murphy
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Go Gophers!!
