OurQuadCities (WHBF) -- The Hawkeyes have won nine of the last 10 games against Minnesota, but they know Saturday's showdown won't be easy.

"A lot on the line certainly, a rivalry trophy involved, and we know it'll be a great environment," said Kirk Ferentz, Iowa football's head coach. "Ya know, (Minnesota is) going to pose some challenges for us on Saturday, but we're looking forward to that," said Logan Jones, an Iowa offensive lineman. "How you respond to that, a little bit of adversity, is who is going to come out with a win."

Minnesota's defense is stout. The unit had nine sacks in its win against Nebraska on Oct. 17.

"(It's all about) getting the ball out quick, making quick decisions so that the defense doesn't end up affecting you," said Mark Gronowski, Iowa's starting quarterba

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