Gophers at No. 20 Iowa, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Kinnick Stadium, BTN, 100.3-FM. Line: Iowa by 5
The Gophers saw their four-game Big Ten winning streak end with a 14-6 loss to Illinois, and now they travel to Iowa, where they haven't won since 1999. Rebounding in a hostile environment will require better efficiency from Minnesota's offense, which produced only a fourth-quarter touchdown last week.
Three big story lines
Chase for the West title
The loss to Illinois dropped the Gophers into a four-way tie for the Big Ten West lead, and a win over Iowa would keep them in control of their own destiny in the division. The Hawkeyes, however, have won six consecutive games in the Floyd of Rosedale rivalry.
Will the Gophers passing game improve?
The Gophers fell behind 14-0 early to Illinois and rushed for only 89 yards. They were forced into obvious passing situations, which isn't their strength. Tanner Morgan was sacked six times, threw two interceptions and completed 15 of 28 passes for 180 yards.
Don't feed Iowa's defense
Led by defensive backs Riley Moss (four interceptions), Dale Belton (four) and Matt Hankins (three), Iowa ranks second nationally with a plus-12 turnover margin. The Hawkeyes are plus-18 in their seven wins but minus-6 in their two losses. Iowa has scored 75 points after turnovers, 34% of its output.
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