Minnesota Golden Gophers 12–10 Iowa Hawkeyes: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2023

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Iowa Hawkeyes 12–10 in Week 8, 2023. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 12, Iowa Hawkeyes 10.

Game summary

Minnesota Golden Gophers edged Iowa Hawkeyes 12–10 in Week 8 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 1 touchdown, 5 field goals across 6 plays.
Passing leader: Athan Kaliakmanis (Minnesota) — 113.0 pass yds, -0.17 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Darius Taylor — 59.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Daniel Jackson — 7 rec, 101.0 yds.
EPA edge: Minnesota (-0.246/play) vs Iowa (-0.447/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	3	0	6	3	12
Iowa Hawkeyes	3	6	0	0	10

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

+3OPP 6

+3OPP 26

OPP EZ

+3OPP 27

+3OPP 11

+3OPP 14

IOWAIowa Hawkeyes

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Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Iowa
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 23 yards
Minnesota
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 26
Score
3-3
Field goal good from 43 yards
Iowa
Q2TD
DHDeacon Hill
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-9
Deacon Hill rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Minnesota
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 27
Score
6-9
Field goal good from 44 yards
Minnesota
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
9-9
Field goal good from 28 yards
Minnesota
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 14
Score
12-9
Field goal good from 31 yards

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Athan Kaliakmanis (Minnesota) — 113.0 yds · -0.17 EPA/play -4.67 EPA
Deacon Hill (Iowa) — 85.0 yds · -0.39 EPA/play -12.48 EPA

Rushing

Darius Taylor (Minnesota) — 59.0 yds -0.22 EPA
Leshon Williams (Iowa) — 13.0 yds -0.59 EPA
Zach Evans (Minnesota) — 44.0 yds -0.12 EPA

Receiving

Daniel Jackson (Minnesota) — 7 rec · 101.0 yds +1.71 EPA
Nico Ragaini (Iowa) — 4 rec · 28.0 yds +0.86 EPA
Diante Vines (Iowa) — 3 rec · 62.0 yds +2.13 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Athan Kaliakmanis	Minnesota	28	35.7%	113	0	-0.17	-4.67
Deacon Hill	Iowa	32	31.2%	85	0	-0.39	-12.48

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Minnesota	Iowa
Plays	70	56
EPA / play	-0.246	-0.447
Total EPA	-17.22	-25.02
Success rate	24.3%	28.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.167	-0.390
Rush EPA / play	-0.299	-0.522
Yards	245	127

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Iowa	10	70	+2.15	Field goal
Q1	Minnesota	3	4	-2.21	Punt
Q1	Iowa	3	9	-1.64	Punt
Q1	Minnesota	3	-3	-3.31	Punt
Q1	Iowa	3	3	-2.72	Punt
Q1	Minnesota	8	32	-1.50	Field goal
Q1	Iowa	3	6	-2.31	Punt
Q2	Minnesota	3	9	-0.53	Punt
Q2	Iowa	1	-5	-1.50	Ended
Q2	Minnesota	3	7	-2.38	Missed FG
Q2	Iowa	6	19	-0.66	Punt
Q2	Minnesota	3	9	-0.25	Punt
Q2	Iowa	6	13	-0.98	Rush TD
Q2	Minnesota	15	71	+1.86	Field goal
Q3	Iowa	3	0	-3.33	Punt
Q3	Minnesota	6	16	-1.64	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Athan Kaliakmanis pass to Daniel Jackson for 16 yards (3rd & 15) (+3.7 EPA)
Q1 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Deacon Hill pass to Diante Vines for 36 yards (3rd & 14) (+3.67 EPA)
Q3 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Deacon Hill sacked for a loss of 11 yards (2nd & 5) (-3.31 EPA)
Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Athan Kaliakmanis pass to Daniel Jackson for 20 yards (2nd & 10) (+2.78 EPA)
Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Athan Kaliakmanis pass to Darius Taylor for 11 yards (3rd & 10) (+2.62 EPA)
Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Athan Kaliakmanis pass to Daniel Jackson for 12 yards (3rd & 6) (+2.55 EPA)
Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Field goal missed (-2.36 EPA)
Q1 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Jaziun Patterson rushes for no gain (3rd & 1) (-2.15 EPA)

Key takeaways

Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (12–10) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Athan Kaliakmanis (Minnesota) — 113.0 yds.
EPA edge: Minnesota at -0.246 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Iowa Hawkeyes?

Minnesota Golden Gophers 12, Iowa Hawkeyes 10 in Week 8 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Iowa Hawkeyes?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 12–10.

Where can I find the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Iowa Hawkeyes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520338.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Iowa Hawkeyes in passing?

Athan Kaliakmanis (Minnesota) led passers with 113.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Minnesota Golden Gophers at Iowa Hawkeyes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.