Minnesota vs. Iowa - Where to Watch Live, Game Time & More
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Posted on Oct 23, 2025 | 07:35am
Here we go, Big Ten fans: In a battle of 5-2 football teams, Minnesota is taking on Iowa on Saturday at the Hawkeyes' Kinnick Stadium.
Head coach P.J. Fleck's Minnesota Golden Gophers are winners of two straight, including a 24-6 upset in Week 8 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Kirk Ferentz and his Iowa squad are also coming in hot, having scored back-to-back wins over Wisconsin and Penn State, respectively.
Neither Minnesota nor Iowa are ranked (though Minnesota received a vote in the latest AP Top 25 poll); both are 3-1 in Big Ten conference play.
Read on for everything you need to know about the Minnesota-Iowa game. Our playbook for the Week 9 college showdown includes odds, a look at stats and key players, plus all the info you need to catch the Big Ten on CBS presentation live. Let's get this kicked off now.
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Minnesota holds the winning record in the ultra-longtime rivalry series: 63-53-2. Iowa's done its best to even the score, winning nine of the last 10 matchups, including last year's game at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
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Head coach P.J. Fleck's Minnesota Golden Gophers are winners of two straight, including a 24-6 upset in Week 8 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Kirk Ferentz and his Iowa squad are also coming in hot, having scored back-to-back wins over Wisconsin and Penn State, respectively.
Neither Minnesota nor Iowa are ranked (though Minnesota received a vote in the latest AP Top 25 poll); both are 3-1 in Big Ten conference play.
Read on for everything you need to know about the Minnesota-Iowa game. Our playbook for the Week 9 college showdown includes odds, a look at stats and key players, plus all the info you need to catch the Big Ten on CBS presentation live. Let's get this kicked off now.
When is the Minnesota vs. Iowa game?
The Minnesota-Iowa game is Saturday. All the tune-in info you need is listed here:Minnesota-Iowa
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 25
- Time: 3:30 pm ET
- Location: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, Iowa
- Channel: CBS
- Streaming: Paramount+ with the Paramount+ Premium plan
For a rundown of all the games you can watch on Paramount+ all season long, get our 2025 college football schedule.
How to watch Minnesota vs. Iowa live on Paramount+?
You can watch Minnesota vs. Iowa live on Paramount+ when you have the Paramount+ Premium plan. The Paramount+ Premium plan gives you access to your live, local CBS TV station. All college football games airing live on CBS, stream live on Paramount+ with the Paramount+ Premium plan. Visit the Paramount+ Help Center for info on what Paramount+ plans are available, how much they cost, and what they offer.TV channel options for Minnesota vs. Iowa
You can watch the Minnesota vs. Iowa game on TV via your local CBS station using cable, satellite, or a digital antenna. Additionally, when you have a Paramount+ subscription with the Paramount+ Premium plan, you can watch the game live on your smart TV with the Paramount+ app.Matchup history Minnesota and Iowa
Heading into Saturday, and dating back to the 19th century, Minnesota and Iowa have faced each other 118 times. And, yes, you read that right: the 19th century.Minnesota holds the winning record in the ultra-longtime rivalry series: 63-53-2. Iowa's done its best to even the score, winning nine of the last 10 matchups, including last year's game at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
Key stats + players to watch in Minnesota vs. Iowa
- ➡️ Minnesota holding Nebraska to just two field goals was no fluke: The Golden Gophers defense is among the nation's stingiest; through seven games, it's allowed 2,063 yards – the 19th fewest among FBS schools.
- ➡️ Against Penn State, Iowa graduate quarterback Mark Gronowski rushed for two touchdowns, and passed for a third.
- ➡️ For more news and coverage, check out the Minnesota team page and Iowa team page on CBSSports.com.