Minnesota Golden Gophers defeat Iowa Hawkeyes 13-10: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · NCAAF · Iowa Hawkeyes 10, Minnesota Golden Gophers 13
The Minnesota Golden Gophers beat the Iowa Hawkeyes 13-10 on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Huntington Bank Stadium. The Minnesota Golden Gophers covered the spread as 7.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 40.5, with 23 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers final score and game recap
The Minnesota Golden Gophers led 3-0 after the first quarter. It was 3-3 at halftime. The Minnesota Golden Gophers outscored the Iowa Hawkeyes 10-7 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Reece Vander Zee (Iowa Hawkeyes): 4 catches for 69 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
- Hank Brown (Iowa Hawkeyes): 11/21 passing for 136 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions.
- Drake Lindsey (Minnesota Golden Gophers): 14/26 passing for 137 yards, 0 touchdowns, 1 interception.
- Javon Tracy (Minnesota Golden Gophers): 7 catches for 45 yards.
Who covered the spread in Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers?
The Minnesota Golden Gophers covered the spread as 7.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 3 points.
The spread opened at Iowa Hawkeyes -6.5 and closed at Iowa Hawkeyes -7.5.
Did Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers go over or under the total?
The game went under: 23 points combined against a closing total of 40.5, under by 17.5. 6 of the 23 points came in the first half.
The total opened and closed at 40.5.
How did AiQ's Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
- Moneyline: the Iowa Hawkeyes to win at -290, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers game prop results: team totals, first quarter and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Minnesota Golden Gophers team total 15.5: the under, paying -104, with 13 scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Minnesota Golden Gophers won the first quarter, paying +175.
- First-half total 20.5: the under, paying -115, with 6 points scored.
- First-half moneyline: the first half was tied, so bets were refunded.
- Iowa Hawkeyes team total 24.5: the under, paying -128, with 10 scored.
- First-half spread: Minnesota Golden Gophers +4.5 covered, paying -115.
- First-quarter total 7.5: the under, paying -130, with 3 points scored.
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Iowa Hawkeyes at -300 and the Minnesota Golden Gophers at +235. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Iowa Hawkeyes a 72% favorite. The Minnesota Golden Gophers won as the underdog at +235: $235 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Iowa Hawkeyes, the price before the game was -290: priced below fair (−1.3% value).
The spread moved toward the Iowa Hawkeyes between the open and the close, and the Minnesota Golden Gophers covered.
Iowa Hawkeyes and Minnesota Golden Gophers betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Iowa Hawkeyes 5-2 in the 2026 regular season (3-1 at home, 2-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 5 times.
This result left the Minnesota Golden Gophers 5-2 in the 2026 regular season (4-1 at home, 1-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 5 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 4 times.
What's next for Iowa Hawkeyes and Minnesota Golden Gophers?
Next for the Iowa Hawkeyes: the Wisconsin Badgers at home on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Next for the Minnesota Golden Gophers: at the Indiana Hoosiers on Saturday, October 31, 2026.