Back to the Minnesota Golden Gophers Newsfeed

Inside the Film Room: Examining the Gophers' 23-19 loss to Iowa

When a team travels to Iowa, records are almost always thrown out the window. Opponents must execute a strong gameplan to leave Kinnick Stadium with a victory. During Saturday’s 23-19 loss to the Hawkeyes, Minnesota fell into a quick 20-3 hole. The Gophers’ offense had to modify its style and climb uphill the entire night. Iowa executed a very strong gameplan and got off to a quick start. Once Minnesota was placed in passing downs, they had to deploy longer developing routes. As a result, quarterback Tanner Morgan needed to take deeper drops against a physical and athletic defensive line.