Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes: 2025 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 41–3 in Week 9, 2025. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 3, Iowa Hawkeyes 41.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	6	3	0	3
Iowa Hawkeyes	9	6	3	6	41

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• 10:43) Shotgun #11 M.Gronowski (Iowa) — 7.0 yds · +2.31 EPA/play +2.31 EPA
• 11:29) Shotgun #11 M.Gronowski (Iowa) — 11.0 yds · +0.92 EPA/play +0.92 EPA
• 07:49) Shotgun #11 M.Gronowski (Iowa) — 28.0 yds · +0.73 EPA/play +0.73 EPA

Receiving

• #0 L.Brockington caught at Minn34 (Minnesota) — 2 rec · 21.0 yds +2.10 EPA
• #6 S.Anderson thrown to Minn00 (Iowa) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.69 EPA
• #15 R.Vander Zee caught at Minn00 (Iowa) — 1 rec · 29.0 yds +2.42 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
10:43) Shotgun #11 M.Gronowski	Iowa	1	100.0%	7	0	+2.31	+2.31
11:29) Shotgun #11 M.Gronowski	Iowa	1	100.0%	11	0	+0.92	+0.92
07:49) Shotgun #11 M.Gronowski	Iowa	1	100.0%	28	0	+0.73	+0.73
14:20) Shotgun #11 M.Gronowski	Iowa	1	100.0%	22	0	+0.72	+0.72
12:58) Shotgun #11 M.Gronowski	Iowa	1	100.0%	11	0	-0.03	-0.02
#5 D.Lindsey	Minnesota	10	40.0%	68	0	-0.01	-0.05

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Minnesota	Iowa
Plays	53	56
EPA / play	-0.157	-0.108
Total EPA	-8.33	-6.05
Success rate	30.2%	42.9%
Pass EPA / play	-0.356	-0.141
Rush EPA / play	+0.145	-0.087
Yards	208	274

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Iowa	9	75	-1.44	Rush TD
Q1	Minnesota	3	5	+4.46	Punt
Q1	Iowa	9	46	-0.24	Field goal
Q1	Minnesota	1	34	-2.66	Interception
Q1	Minnesota	3	7	-2.10	Punt
Q1	Iowa	5	45	+3.54	Pass TD
Q2	Minnesota	3	-11	-3.36	Touchdown
Q2	Minnesota	5	20	-0.03	Punt
Q2	Iowa	3	1	-2.17	Punt
Q2	Minnesota	6	17	-0.21	Punt
Q2	Iowa	6	19	-0.64	Punt
Q2	Minnesota	1	6	-0.41	Ended
Q3	Minnesota	3	17	+0.70	Interception
Q3	Iowa	5	19	+1.68	Punt
Q3	Minnesota	3	2	-2.24	Punt
Q3	Iowa	5	20	-1.96	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · No Huddle #5 D.Lindsey pass intercepted (-5.11 EPA)
2. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · #5 D.Lindsey pass to #0 L.Brockington caught at Minn38 for 14 yards (1st & 10) (+4.88 EPA)
3. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Punt return touchdown (-3.41 EPA)
4. Q4 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Rush (2nd & 11) (-3.34 EPA)
5. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Shotgun #5 D.Lindsey sacked for a loss of 11 yards (3rd & 2) (-3.33 EPA)
6. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Rush (1st & 10) (+3.0 EPA)
7. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · #5 D.Lindsey pass to #11 J.Tracy caught at Minn29 for 4 yards (2nd & 9) (+2.67 EPA)
8. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · No Huddle-Shotgun #5 D.Lindsey to #7 F.Ijeboi thrown to Iowa25 QB hurried by #90 B.Allen — Pass Incompletion (15 yards) (+2.67 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Iowa Hawkeyes controlled the final (41–3) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: 10:43) Shotgun #11 M.Gronowski (Iowa) — 7.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Iowa at -0.108 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 3, Iowa Hawkeyes 41 in Week 9 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Iowa Hawkeyes?

Iowa Hawkeyes won with a final score of 3–41.

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=401752882.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Iowa Hawkeyes in passing?

10:43) Shotgun #11 M.Gronowski (Iowa) led passers with 7.0 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.