Alert Top Story COLLEGE FOOTBALL | IOWA Iowa coaches, players react to Minnesota loss ethan.petrik Oct 24, 2026 Oct 24, 2026 Updated 34 mins 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… Veterans Day is Wednesday. 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Instant reaction to Iowa’s loss to Minnesota: Neither QB looked like the guy Ethan Petrik is a University of Iowa beat writer for the Lee Enterprises network. Follow him on X or send him an email at ethan.petrik@wcfcourier.com. 0 Comments ethan.petrik Author email Follow ethan.petrik Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story 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. 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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.
Where does Iowa’s quarterback battle stand after Minnesota loss? Iowa tried two quarterbacks against Minnesota. Neither delivered enough to win, leaving Kirk Ferentz with another difficult decision ahead.
Iowa’s quarterback competition continues into Week 8 matchup vs. Wisconsin Iowa's quarterback competition remains unresolved. Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski are again listed as co-starters ahead of Saturday's matchu…
Who was Bryce Hawthorne's biggest fan in Minnesota? A former Gopher Bryce Hawthorne had eight tackles, three tackles for loss and one missed opportunity that stung. The Iowa defensive lineman reflected on an em…
Iowa coaches, players recap Minnesota loss and look ahead at Wisconsin clash Iowa football is looking to bounce back after a 13-10 loss to Minnesota. Here's what Kirk Ferentz and Hawkeyes players said ahead of Wisconsin.
Iowa plans to start Hank Brown, quarterbacks ‘not good enough’ in loss to Minnesota Hank Brown is expected to start Saturday against Wisconsin. But after both Iowa quarterbacks struggled against Minnesota, Kirk Ferentz is keep…
Iowa to be without top running back for remainder of 2026 season Kamari Moulton's season is over. Now Iowa must find answers in its backfield ahead of Saturday's matchup with Wisconsin.
Kirk Ferentz: Hawkeyes ‘definitely want’ to get Tony Diaz more involved Tony Diaz started the season as Iowa's top receiving threat. His opportunities have since dropped, and Kirk Ferentz wants to change that.
Why Iowa brought exciting freshman quarterback on Minnesota trip Iowa freshman quarterback Tradon Bessinger traveled with the Hawkeyes for the first time Saturday. Kirk Ferentz explained why the experience w…
What Iowa—Wisconsin means for Wisconsinite Hawkeyes Addison Ostrenga switched allegiances. Jack Dotzler never wavered. Both Wisconsin natives are eager to face the Badgers at Kinnick Stadium.
Game time, TV info and what to watch in Iowa vs. Wisconsin Iowa and Wisconsin meet for the 100th time Saturday. Here's everything to know about the Heartland Trophy matchup, including kickoff, TV cover…
Kirk Ferentz, Iowa players recap Wisconsin win and preview Northwestern Iowa is back in the AP Top 25 after shutting out Wisconsin. Here's what Kirk Ferentz and the Hawkeyes had to say ahead of Northwestern.
Instant Reaction to Iowa’s win over Northwestern: How Hawkeyes achieved unlikely hat trick Iowa rolled past Northwestern 24-10 on Saturday. From Hank Brown's fast start to Braeden Jackson's 96-yard return, here are five takeaways.
Instant reaction to Iowa’s win over Purdue: The problem with the Hawkeyes’ playoff resume Iowa handled Purdue 28-7, but will winning out be enough to make the College Football Playoff? Four takeaways from Saturday's victory.
