Alert Top Story COLLEGE FOOTBALL | IOWA Iowa coaches, players react to Minnesota loss ethan.petrik Oct 24, 2026 Oct 24, 2026 Updated 3 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save MINNEAPOLIS — No. 15 Iowa lost to Minnesota 13-10 in Huntington Bank Stadium on Saturday.The Hawkeyes (5-2, 2-2 Big Ten) dropped their first game to the Golden Gophers (5-2, 3-1 Big Ten) in three years and first in Minneapolis since 2014.Here's what head coach Kirk Ferentz and select Iowa players had to say about the loss:Kirk Ferentz Kirk Ferentz | Iowa Football | Oct. 24 Bryce Hawthorne Bryce Hawthorne | Iowa Football | Oct. 24 Hank Brown Hank Brown | Iowa Football | Oct. 24 Jayden Montgomery Jayden Montgomery | Iowa Football | Oct. 24 Reece Vander Zee Reece Vander Zee | Iowa Football | Oct. 24 More Coverage of the Hawkeyes Iowa loses to Minnesota on walk-off field goal People are also reading… NFL Week 6 winners and losers led by 3 hot-seat coaches at breaking point Head Start English-only proposal worries bilingual educators Trump reinvokes antisemitic slur at Kansas rally After Iowan’s death, assisted living company fires regional administrator Trump praises rallygoer for punching protester: 'I loved that' Majority of Americans doubt $5K Trump dividend proposal NFL power rankings Week 7: Bills won again but was it enough to impress? 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Iowa loses to Minnesota on walk-off field goal The Hawkeyes enter Saturday's rivalry matchup with Minnesota facing uncertainty at two key special teams positions.
Game time, TV info and what to watch in Iowa vs. Minnesota Minnesota is reeling and Iowa is coming off a bye week. Here's what to know about the Gophers ahead of Saturday's Big Ten matchup.
Kirk Ferentz won't change his opening kickoff philosophy. Here's why that matters against Minnesota. Take the ball and go. That's been Kirk Ferentz's philosophy for more than 20 years, and he's sticking with it.
Why Kirk Ferentz is staying patient with Iowa’s new-look offensive line Iowa’s offensive line struggled early, but a dominant rushing performance against Washington offered signs of progress. Kirk Ferentz believes …
Iowa coaches, players preview Minnesota matchup, recap bye week Iowa football is back from its bye week and preparing for Minnesota. Here's what Kirk Ferentz and Hawkeyes players had to say.
Iowa names Jeremy Hecklinski starting quarterback. Here's why. Jeremy Hecklinski will start again for Iowa against Minnesota. Kirk Ferentz explains why the Hawkeyes are sticking with the sophomore despite …
Iowa reopens quarterback battle ahead of Week 8 bout with Minnesota Iowa's quarterback competition is back on. After Jeremy Hecklinski's breakout performance against Washington, the Hawkeyes face another decisi…
How Iowa stopped Demond Williams and why it struggled against Washington’s backup Demond Williams gave Kirk Ferentz headaches before kickoff. Iowa's defense contained him, only to struggle against an unexpected challenge.
What changed in Iowa’s offense with Jeremy Hecklinski in at quarterback? Iowa's offense erupted with Jeremy Hecklinski at quarterback. Tim Lester explains why that doesn't necessarily mean he'll start against Minnesota.
Iowa football coordinators discuss first half of Hawkeyes' 2026 season Iowa football is 5-1 at the midway point of the regular season. Here's what the Hawkeyes' three coordinators said heading into the bye week.
Inside the plays that turned momentum in Iowa’s 41-24 win over Washington Iowa built a 27-0 lead, then held off Washington's second-half rally. Here are four plays that shaped the Hawkeyes' 41-24 victory.
Instant Reaction to Iowa’s beatdown of Washington: Hecklinski may have reopened QB battle Iowa needed a response after its loss to Ohio State. The Hawkeyes delivered with a 41-8 rout of Washington. Here are five takeaways.
Iowa routs Washington to roll into bye week 5-1 Jeremy Hecklinski will make his first career start Friday against Washington as Iowa turns to its backup quarterback with Hank Brown dealing w…
Before punting for Iowa, Boston Everitt grew up on his parents' travel TV show Before punting for Iowa, Boston Everitt grew up on his parents’ Australian travel TV show. Now, his unusual upbringing is helping him navigate…
Instant reaction to Iowa’s loss to Minnesota: Neither QB looked like the guy Four turnovers, inconsistent quarterback play and a sputtering running game doomed No. 15 Iowa in a 13-10 loss to Minnesota. Here are four takeaways.
