Floyd of Rosedale has a well-worn perch by now among the trophies displayed in the Iowa football building. Minnesota and Iowa have played for the 98-pound bronze pig every year since 1935. Floyd has resided with the 24th-ranked Hawkeyes for eight straight years and 18 of the last 22.
Iowa defensive lineman Yahya Black is swarmed by teammates after forcing a safety during an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Madison, Wis. Minnesota quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis looks to pass the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Minneapolis.
The difference is that Iowa, as it does most years, has been able to rely on strong defense and special teams to stack wins. The Gophers have been inconsistent and mistake-prone, never more than when they squandered a 21-point lead late in the third quarter against Northwestern andFreshman Darius Taylor has had consecutive rushing performances of 193, 138 and 198 yards but has missed the last two games because of injury.
“It’s unfortunate how everytihng played out,” he said, “but I’m excited to showcase what I can do at this level.”Iowa’s Deacon Hill is just 23-of-62 passing for 262 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions since taking over for. Ferentz found a silver lining when asked about Hill’s numbers. The coach pointed out that Hill didn’t turn over the ball against Wisconsin last week.“It’s just working on all the basic stuff: timing, location, route-running, chemistry.
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