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Iowa Versus Minnesota: Game Time, TV Schedule, Betting Lines and Local Predictions

If you're not heading to Iowa City, check out these Johnston bars for the game.

Iowa will attempt to recover from a shakey non-conference schedule with its first game of its Big Ten conference schedule this season.

The Hawkeyes host Minnesota Golden Gophers at home at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 29. Kickoff time is 11 a.m.

This is Iowa's homecoming game this year.

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Iowa

Iowa is coming off a Chippewas. Iowa appeared to have the game locked up, but Central Michigan recovered an onside kick with 45 second remaining, and marched down the field for a winning 47-yard field goal.

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Players to watch: Walk-on Mark Weisman was forced into the starting running back role after injuries knocked out the top two backs. But, Weisman has played spectacularly, including a 217-yard, three touchdown performance last week. Linebacker James Morris has anchored the defense. Quarterback James Vandenberg leads the offense, but has not shined like some hoped thus far.

Minnesota

Last week: The Gophers took down the Syracuse Orangemen 17-10 to remain undefeated on the season. The turnover-minded Minnesota squad forced four, and settled in behind a solid rushing attack and defense.

Players to watch: Running back Donnell Kirkwood gained 99 yards and scored two touchdowns against Syracuse. Max Shortell looms large as a 6-foot-6 quarterback. On defense, Aaron Hill and Derrick Wells have been racking up tackles. 

ScoresandOdds.com has Texas Tech over the Cyclones by 2 and the Hawkeyes over Minnesota by 7. There is no UNI line, but we've asked some local business people to give their predictions.

Local predictions

Minnesota 27, Iowa 16

Todd Engel, Farrell's Extreme Bodyshaping

Iowa 31, Minnesota 27

Patch Advertising Manager Stew Bevis

Iowa 24, Minnesota 31

Check out the latest odds if you're planning to make a little wager on the game.

Who: Iowa versus Minnesota

When: 11 a.m. (central) Saturday.

Where: Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Television: ESPN or ESPN2.

Records: Iowa is 2-2; Minnesota is 4-0.

For those not making the trek to Iowa City, here's a few suggestions of where to watch in Johnston:

  • Okoboji Grill, 8481 Birchwood Court, enjoy the game with $12.50 buckets of domestic beer (five bottles or four aluminum cans), half price appetizers with purchase of bucket of beer and $2.75 bloody mary's, screwdrivers and Captain Morgan drinks.
  • Pickett's Pub, 6014 Northwest 59th Court
  • Legends American Grill, 8460 Birchwood Court, has several HDTV's and 23 beers on tap
  • Escape Lounge, 8843 Northpark Court
  • W Lounge, 8805 Chambery Boulevard
  • Joe's Pub, 5500 Merle Hay Road
  • The Boat House, 7695 Northwest Beaver Drive
  • The Cab, 8460 Birchwood Court


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