Minnesota...

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This is a tossup game for a reason...evenly matched teams. The Gophers have big offensive and defensive lines, with Haggeman a true NFL prospect on the d-line. The Hawks will need a break or two to pull this one out. Gophers are convinced that this Iowa game is the key to their whole season. Same is true for Iowa, tho. I think it will be like a 24-23 Iowa win...hopefully. Leidner is a very good runner, but no D-Rob speedwise. Tough and strong tho. Still, if we can stop the run, we have a decent shot. Supposed to rain tho, and that hurts Iowa with our passing attack....hope that forecast changes.

Hageman is overrated IMO. Did nothing last Saturday to pressure San Jose St's QB last week. He stood back there all day, eyeing out deep balls to throw. Gophers got 0 sacks. Leidner is a tough runner but good grief he is a freshman, pop him one and the ball comes out then 1st and 10 Iowa.

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