Articles Tagged: Minnesota Golden Gophers

The National Duals Invitational drew more than 23,000 fans four the four-session, two-day event at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla.

See photos as the Iowa Hawkeyes hosted the Minnesota Golden Gophers for a Big Ten Conference college football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Madison Hricik brings on Minnesota football beat writer for the Minnesota Star Tribune Randy Johnson to discuss the upcoming matchup between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Minnesota Gophers at Kinnick Stadium Saturday, October 25, 2025

Minnesota’s football team set a school record with nine quarterback sacks last week in a win over Nebraska. Iowa is the Golden Gophers’ opponent Saturday afternoon and knows the importance of keeping QB Mark Gronowski from being under siege.

Iowa football has won 10 of its last 11 matchups against Minnesota, and are 1-1 in trophy games this season.

Iowa football defensive back Xavier Nwankpa earned the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week after a career game against Penn State. It’s an honor that shows his development with the Hawkeyes.

The Big Ten Conference has released the conferencve dual schedule. University of Iowa hosts Wisconsin, Penn State, Minnesota and Michigan in duals for the 2025-26 men’s wrestling season.

Iowa’s Big Ten neighbor to the north will be relying on a young quarterback and a reconfigured offensive line in 2025.

Iowa men’s wrestling won seven bouts and beat the Golden Gophers, 23-11, Friday night at Maturi Pavillion in Minneapolis. The Hawkeyes are 11-1 overall and 5-1 in the Big Ten Conference, entering its conference finale Sunday at home against Northwestern.

Cullan Schriever grew up in Mason City, which is actually closer to Minneapolis and Iowa City. Schriever is a diehard Hawkeye and is looking for his first opportunity to wrestle at Minnesota in the border brawl.

University of Iowa has always been a source for college wrestling coaches, going back to those under legendary coach Dan Gable. Now, former wrestlers under Tom Brands are influencing wrestlers across the country.

The Gazette’s Pick ‘Ems for Week 14 of the college football season including a crucial home finale for Iowa State against Kansas State and Iowa’s Black Friday game against Nebraska.

A closer look at Iowa’s 31-14 win over Minnesota Saturday night at Huntington Bank Stadium. This game turned the moment Iowa ran its first play of the second half.

Kaleb Johnson’s 206 rushing yards and three touchdowns were too much for Minnesota to handle as Iowa reclaimed the Floyd of Rosedale trophy.

Follow The Gazette’s live blog for live score updates, highlights and analysis from Saturday’s Iowa football game at Minnesota.