The Minnesota Golden Gophers have done it again! On Saturday, November 16th, the Gophers defeated the No. 24 Iowa Hawkeyes 12-10 in a hard-fought battle for the Floyd of Rosedale trophy. The win marks the first time the Gophers have won at Iowa since 1999.
The game was an intense affair, with both teams trading blows throughout the contest. The Gophers got off to a strong start, taking a 7-3 lead into halftime. The Hawkeyes were able to tie the game up in the third quarter, but the Gophers responded with a touchdown in the fourth quarter to take a 12-10 lead. The Hawkeyes had one last chance to tie the game up late in the fourth quarter, but a missed field goal sealed the victory for Minnesota.
The win was especially sweet for the Gophers, as they had not won at Iowa since 1999. The Floyd of Rosedale trophy is awarded to the winner of the annual rivalry game between the two teams, and it has been held by Iowa since 2014. With this win, Minnesota now holds the trophy for the first time since 2013.
The Gophers have had a strong season so far, with a record of 8-2. They have been led by their defense, which has been one of the best in the Big Ten. The offense has also been solid, with quarterback Tanner Morgan throwing for over 2,500 yards and 18 touchdowns so far this season.
The win over Iowa was a big one for the Gophers, and it should give them some momentum heading into their final two games of the season. With a win in either of those games, Minnesota will be bowl eligible for the first time since 2016.
It was an exciting day for Minnesota fans, as their team was able to take home the Floyd of Rosedale trophy and get a big win over a ranked opponent. The Gophers will look to keep their momentum going in their final two games of the season and make a bowl game for the first time in three years.
