Yahoo Sports national columnist Dan Wetzel, Yahoo Sports senior college sports reporter Ross Dellenger and Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde look ahead to this Saturday's Big Ten battle, in which the Hawkeyes have dominated the last two decades.

Gophers coach P.J. Fleck and Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz, both steeped in the rivalry’s tradition, have seen the past three meetings decided by 10 points combined.

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

Through three weeks, the Gophers defense has proven itself as the team’s biggest strength. The unit is coming off of back-to-back shutouts for the first time since 1962. Only one other team in the country — Missouri — has posted two shutouts this season already.

NBC Time: 6:30 Stream: Peacock Such a big game for both programs this season. Can the Gophers get 2 consecutive wins in this rivalry? This one is easy, and here’s my logic. Nevada beat Troy. Troy was within 21-24 through 3 quarters in Iowa City last week.

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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.