# Hawkeye History: Iowa vs. Minnesota

> Iowa's 9-1 recent dominance over Minnesota in rivalry games faces test this weekend.
- Title: Hawkeye History: Iowa vs. Minnesota · Iowa Hawkeyes On SI
- Summary: Iowa's 9-1 recent dominance over Minnesota in rivalry games faces test this weekend. Iowa's 9-1 advantage in last 10 games against Minnesota is challenged by…
- Keywords: iowa hawkeyes, minnesota golden gophers, big ten, kirk ferentz, floyd of rosedale, kinnick stadium, huntington bank stadium, sports, Hawkeye, History, Iowa, Minnesota
- Source: Iowa Hawkeyes On SI — https://si.com/college/iowa/football/iowa-football-vs-minnesota-history-floyd-rosedale-implications
- Published: 2026-10-19T14:00:02+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: iowa hawkeyes, minnesota golden gophers, big ten, kirk ferentz, floyd of rosedale, kinnick stadium, huntington bank stadium, sports
## Rivalry Setup
Iowa and Minnesota share a border with a four-and-a-half-hour drive between their stadiums.
## Current Standings
Iowa Hawkeyes are 5-1 heading into a Big Ten showdown against Minnesota Golden Gophers.
## Historical Rivalry
Iowa and Minnesota have met 119 times since 1891, with Minnesota leading 63-54-2 all-time.
## Recent Dominance
Iowa has a 9-1 advantage in the last 10 games, with one controversial loss involving Cooper DeJean.
## Coach Ferentz Record
Kirk Ferentz has a 20-7 record against Minnesota since taking over Iowa.
## This Week's Challenge
Iowa must avoid trusting recent dominance as Minnesota returns fresh after a bye week.
## Key takeaway

Iowa's 9-1 advantage in last 10 games against Minnesota is challenged by Minnesota's fresh approach this weekend.