GAME BREAKDOWN
KEY MATCHUP: Minnesota quarterback Zack Annexstad vs. Iowa’s defense: Despite a sluggish second-half showing in a home loss to Wisconsin, the Iowa defense has been impressive in the first month. Iowa’s defense has allowed only 13 points and 260.5 yards per game this season. How Minnesota’s offensive line protects their young quarterback is a key factor. Iowa defensive end AJ Epenesa leads the Hawkeyes with four sacks.
DRAFT SLANT
–S Antoine Winfield Jr. is a playmaker who impacts the game on defense and special teams. Winfield, though, has been ruled out for the season with a foot injury suffered against Maryland.
ROSTER REPORT:
–RB Rodney Smith is out for the season with a left knee injury.
–S Antoine Winfield Jr. is out for the season with a foot injury.
–DL Nate Umlor is scheduled to be redshirted, despite playing in 11 games last season as a true freshman.
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