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Game No. 4, here we go!
Pick Dawgz is taking Iowa to get the win
Both of these teams come into this game with a 2-1 record on the season, but Minnesota will have the home field advantage. The Golden Gophers lost a heartbreaker in their first game against UNC, but they have played two easy opponents in the last two weeks. Iowa has had some issues defensively in the second half against Iowa State and last game against Troy, but they are still one of the best defenses in the country. The Hawkeyes also have a very solid running game and McNamara is a decent quarterback option. This should be a lower scoring game, but I think Iowa’s defense will be the difference. Take the Hawkeyes to get the win.
The Daily Gopher (SB Nation) has Minnesota winning 16-9
Minnesota has struggled to run the ball consistently this season and I’m not sure if that’ll change against an Iowa defense that has held all three of its opponents to fewer than 100 rushing yards. That is characteristic of a Phil Parker-coached defense, but what is uncharacteristic is allowing explosive plays. The Hawkeyes like to play zone coverage and keep everything in front of them, yet have been torched for touchdown passes of 75, 63, and 62 yards in their last two games.
There is a lot of talent and experience in the back end of this defense, too. Cornerback Jermari Harris, free safety Quinn Schulte, and nickel back Sebastian Castro are all sixth-year players.
The defensive front is also loaded with veterans, with two sixth-year senior starters and four fifth-year senior starters, including All-American linebacker Jay Higgins.
It will be interesting to see what game plan offensive coordinator Greg Harbaugh Jr. draws up for this defense, because clearly Iowa is vulnerable in the secondary, but Minnesota also can’t afford to be one-dimensional on offense and allow the Hawkeyes’ pass rush to pin their ears back in pursuit of quarterback Max Brosmer. The Gophers have used the short passing game as a substitute for their lack of a ground game and I expect that to continue against Iowa.
Sports Chat Place is going with Minnesota in the match
Give me the Gophers as the underdogs. I really like the way Brosmer has played, and the Gophers have Darius Taylor, who will have another strong game, even against a good defense. The Gophers defense has done a good job of creating turnovers, and it’s going to be the same here. Minnesota is going to get out to a fast start and the defense will make the stops late. Back Minnesota to win this game as underdogs. If they become favorites by game-time, take them as the favorites, laying the points.
Picks and Parlays is predicting a 24-13 Iowa victory
Both teams come into this week playing well as each have picked up two wins in three games played. Look for Iowa however to do the work on both sides of the ball as they overpower a good Minnesota team. The Iowa defense will be the difference leading the Hawkeyes to the win and cover as they pick up their third victory of the season.
Pick Dawgz is taking Iowa to get the win
Both of these teams come into this game with a 2-1 record on the season, but Minnesota will have the home field advantage. The Golden Gophers lost a heartbreaker in their first game against UNC, but they have played two easy opponents in the last two weeks. Iowa has had some issues defensively in the second half against Iowa State and last game against Troy, but they are still one of the best defenses in the country. The Hawkeyes also have a very solid running game and McNamara is a decent quarterback option. This should be a lower scoring game, but I think Iowa’s defense will be the difference. Take the Hawkeyes to get the win.
The Daily Gopher (SB Nation) has Minnesota winning 16-9
Minnesota has struggled to run the ball consistently this season and I’m not sure if that’ll change against an Iowa defense that has held all three of its opponents to fewer than 100 rushing yards. That is characteristic of a Phil Parker-coached defense, but what is uncharacteristic is allowing explosive plays. The Hawkeyes like to play zone coverage and keep everything in front of them, yet have been torched for touchdown passes of 75, 63, and 62 yards in their last two games.
There is a lot of talent and experience in the back end of this defense, too. Cornerback Jermari Harris, free safety Quinn Schulte, and nickel back Sebastian Castro are all sixth-year players.
The defensive front is also loaded with veterans, with two sixth-year senior starters and four fifth-year senior starters, including All-American linebacker Jay Higgins.
It will be interesting to see what game plan offensive coordinator Greg Harbaugh Jr. draws up for this defense, because clearly Iowa is vulnerable in the secondary, but Minnesota also can’t afford to be one-dimensional on offense and allow the Hawkeyes’ pass rush to pin their ears back in pursuit of quarterback Max Brosmer. The Gophers have used the short passing game as a substitute for their lack of a ground game and I expect that to continue against Iowa.
Sports Chat Place is going with Minnesota in the match
Give me the Gophers as the underdogs. I really like the way Brosmer has played, and the Gophers have Darius Taylor, who will have another strong game, even against a good defense. The Gophers defense has done a good job of creating turnovers, and it’s going to be the same here. Minnesota is going to get out to a fast start and the defense will make the stops late. Back Minnesota to win this game as underdogs. If they become favorites by game-time, take them as the favorites, laying the points.
Picks and Parlays is predicting a 24-13 Iowa victory
Both teams come into this week playing well as each have picked up two wins in three games played. Look for Iowa however to do the work on both sides of the ball as they overpower a good Minnesota team. The Iowa defense will be the difference leading the Hawkeyes to the win and cover as they pick up their third victory of the season.
