Iowa at Minnesota - 2008 Matchup Preview
Iowa logo Iowa Hawkeyes at Minnesota Golden GophersMinnesota logo
Saturday, November 22nd 2008 (7:03 PM EST)
Iowa 55 - Minnesota: 0  (Big Ten)

 
Hawkeyes (9 - 4) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 30 - 13 (31 - 15 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
MINN is playing their 5th straight game
IOWA is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: -2.5  (SP+ -0)
Projected Score: IOWA: 27 - MINN: 18 (45)
IOWA Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
IOWA Travel: 244 miles
Golden Gophers (7 - 6) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 23 - 25 (18 - 24 @ Home)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Iowa's 2008 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 Iowa vs Maine-23.5
Sat 9/6 Iowa vs Florida International-23.5
Sat 9/13 Iowa vs Iowa State-23.5
Sat 9/20 Iowa at Pittsburgh+2.5
Sat 9/27 Iowa vs Northwestern-23.5
Sat 10/4 Iowa at Michigan State+2.5
Sat 10/11 Iowa at Indiana+2.5
Sat 10/18 Iowa vs Wisconsin-23.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/1 Iowa at Illinois+2.5
Sat 11/8 Iowa vs Penn State-23.5
Sat 11/15 Iowa vs Purdue-23.5
Sat 11/22 Iowa at Minnesota+2.5
Thu 1/1 Iowa vs South Carolina-23.5

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:

Predictions for Iowa's Schedule
Minnesota's 2008 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 Minnesota vs Northern Illinois-23.5
Sat 9/6 Minnesota at Bowling Green+2.5
Sat 9/13 Minnesota vs Montana State-23.5
Sat 9/20 Minnesota vs Florida Atlantic-23.5
Sat 9/27 Minnesota at Ohio State+2.5
Sat 10/4 Minnesota vs Indiana-23.5
Sat 10/11 Minnesota at Illinois+2.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/25 Minnesota at Purdue+2.5
Sat 11/1 Minnesota vs Northwestern-23.5
Sat 11/8 Minnesota vs Michigan-23.5
Sat 11/15 Minnesota at Wisconsin+2.5
Sat 11/22 Minnesota vs Iowa-23.5
Wed 12/31 Minnesota vs Kansas-23.5

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
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Predictions for Minnesota's Schedule
Important Stats (2008)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
IOWA.0445%30.345%3.1818942%194-0.07-.0339%1334%41%-0.1134.322.5
MINN.0441%23.239%2.5810441%235-0.09.0743%24.840%42%053.51.52.5
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
IOWA#100 (.14)42% (72)44% (63)2.92 (89)18540% (94)1213.77 (84)#30 (.11)42% (72)46% (97)39% (51)3.37 (27)26.30.81.8
MINN#64 (.2)45% (39)44% (65)2.7 (119)10346% (29)2044.38 (27)#16 (.08)39% (35)36% (8)42% (80)3.32 (23)35.60.81.5



Overall Stats 2008
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
IOWA Offense1330.331.445.1%-0.072213701891944.856%41%45%42%2%.04
MINN Defense1324.824.242.7%02.5 - - - - - 48%50%40%42%4%.07
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
IOWA Defense131314.639%-0.112.5 - - - - - 44%53%34%41%3%-.03
MINN Offense1323.217.841%-0.091.5173231042353.146%53%39%41%1%.04

Additional Stats 2008
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Iowa1319:1320.741%50%4.134.322.500235.1
Minnesota1318:1916.535%60%6.453.51.52.500232.5
Run Game Stats (2008)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
IOWA Offense1356%45%39.6188.74.830.033.1879%0%0.65
MINN Defense1348%40% - - - - .012.7461%0%0.81
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
IOWA Defense1344%34% - - - - -.122.4463%0%0.63
MINN Offense1346%39%33.5103.83.120-.082.5854%0%0.69

Pass Game Stats (2008)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
IOWA Offense1341%42%14.424.6194.27.913.51611.081.230%36%.142%1.2
MINN Defense1350%42% - - - - - - 15.141.133%32%.24%1.5
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
IOWA Defense1353%41% - - - - - - 23.04136%29%.073%1.2
MINN Offense1353%41%19.831.9234.87.411.8158.161.230%35%.331%1.6

Iowa's Power Ratings
Iowa's Power Rating: NR
Iowa's Offense Rating: NR
Iowa's Defense Rating: NR
2008 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Iowa's 2008 Expected Record: -
Iowa's 2008 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Iowa's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Iowa's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482

Power Ratings Matchup
Iowa:    Minnesota: 2.5

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Iowa:    Minnesota:




Minnesota's Power Ratings
Minnesota's Power Rating: 2.5 NR
Minnesota's Offense Rating: NR
Minnesota's Defense Rating: NR
2008 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Minnesota's 2008 Expected Record: -
Minnesota's 2008 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Minnesota's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Minnesota's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482


Iowa Scoring
Offense: 30.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 31.4
Defense: 13 PPG
Defense on Road: 14.6

Iowa's 2008 Record
Record: 9 - 4
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 13
Record on Road: 2 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Iowa 27
Minnesota 18

Total Points: 45

Based on Last 4 Games
Iowa 25
Minnesota 19

Total Points: 45

Based on Entire Season
Iowa 28
Minnesota 17

Total Points: 45
Minnesota Scoring
Offense: 23.2 PPG
Offense at Home: 17.8
Defense: 24.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 24.2

Minnesota's 2008 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 13
Record at home: 3 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202510/25Iowa41Minnesota3Iowa -7.5Iowa39.5Over
202409/21Minnesota14Iowa31Iowa -3Iowa34.5Over
202310/21Iowa10Minnesota12Iowa -3.0Minnesota30.5Under
202211/19Minnesota10Iowa13Minnesota -2Iowa31.5Under
202111/13Iowa27Minnesota22Iowa -4Iowa37.5Over
202011/13Minnesota7Iowa35Iowa -3Iowa58.0Under
201911/16Iowa23Minnesota19Iowa -3Iowa44.5Under
201810/06Minnesota31Iowa48Iowa -7Iowa41.5Over
201710/28Iowa17Minnesota10Iowa -7Push43.0Under
201610/08Minnesota7Iowa14Iowa -1.5Iowa50.0Under
201511/14Iowa40Minnesota35Iowa -11Minnesota47.0Over
201411/08Minnesota51Iowa14Minnesota -1Minnesota0
201309/28Minnesota7Iowa23Minnesota -3.5Iowa0
201209/29Iowa31Minnesota13
201110/29Minnesota22Iowa21
201011/27Minnesota27Iowa24
200911/21Iowa12Minnesota0
200811/22Minnesota0Iowa55
200711/10Iowa21Minnesota16
200611/18Minnesota34Iowa24
200511/19Iowa52Minnesota28
200411/13Minnesota27Iowa29
200311/15Iowa40Minnesota22
200211/16Minnesota21Iowa45
200111/17Iowa42Minnesota24
200011/17Minnesota27Iowa24
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Minnesota635 Overs
Iowa2096 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams16 - 104 - 84 - 40 - 4
Road Teams10 - 168 - 44 - 04 - 4

(#) IOWA at (#) MINN
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatIOWAMINN
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTalNRNR
Blue ChipsBC%NRNR
Iowa on Offense
CategoryCat
IOWA OffMINN Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Iowa Run Game
CategoryCat
IOWA OffMINN Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Iowa Pass Game
CategoryCat
IOWA OffMINN Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Minnesota on Offense
CategoryCatMINN OffIOWA Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Minnesota Run Game
CategoryCat
MINN OffIOWA Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Minnesota Pass Game
CategoryCatMINN OffIOWA Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Program Comparison
MINN 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'08 Profile: Remains Poor G5

IOWA 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'08 Profile: Remains Poor G5

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Rematch from Week 13
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Iowa won at Minnesota this year (55-0)

Previous Matchups
Iowa beat Minnesota last year (31-14)
Minnesota beat Iowa in 2023 (12-10)
Iowa beat Minnesota in 2022 (13-10)

  
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