Iowa has a place in Max Brosmer’s origin story. The transfer quarterback has firmly staked himself onto the Gophers’ side of the Floyd of Rosedale rivalry, but he was born in Davenport, Iowa — only 55 miles east to the Hawkeyes’ campus in Iowa City.

Each week during the season, the Hawkeye Headquarters staff will predict the outcome of the Iowa football game. Jack Campbell did not step out of bounds. But had it not been for Campbell’s heroics Iowa may very well be on a two-game losing streak to their rivals up north.

Both Iowa and Minnesota enter Saturday's matchup with 2-1 records with a loss at home against a major conference opponent — North Carolina for the Gophers and Iowa State for the

The Hawkeyes had won eight straight in this historic series before a controversial finish last season in Iowa City. To keep Floyd of Rosedale, the Gophers will need to overcome Iowa’s stifling run defense.

Last week, the extended forecast in Minneapolis looked pretty dour. Rain all day. Temps steadily dropping. Big Ten weather on September 21. Good thing that forecast was an extended forecast. It was WRONG.