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2021 opponent preview: Minnesota Golden Gophers

Minnesota, Minnesota, Minnesota.

A team which hates Iowa so much they proclaim it at like every game. It’s a chant unbecoming of a 7-time national champion (last in 1960 but who’s counting) but we’ll let them have it...I guess.

Ever since 2014’s empty trophy case, the Hawks have beaten the Minnesota Golden Gophers, though four of the six Ws have been single-possession affairs. The highlight of the streak for me is 2015’s blackout game which came on the heels of the morning’s Grapple on the Gridiron. I won’t hold it against you if Kirk Ferentz’s timeouts last year elevates the 35-7 victory.