Iowa vs Minnesota Game Preview | ANF PODCAST 31

In today's episode Kyle and Connor briefly discuss the win against Troy, then dive into the upcoming game against the Minnesota Gophers and all of the implications it has on the rest of the Hawkeyes season, and then finish off with their picks for the week.
The ANF Podcast focuses on Iowa Hawkeye athletics, primarily discussion of the football and basketball teams. Kyle and Connor Frederick grew up in Iowa going to Hawkeye football games with their dad and their love for the Hawkeyes has only grown stronger over time. This podcast will consist of conversation around incoming recruits, season expectations, reactions to games, and more. Go Hawks!
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[@codyzickefoose4147]

Always appreciate the content guys!! #1 Hawkeye podcast

[@tbtradevivi]

This show is how I get through the no football on midweek! Hawks win 23 -17!

[@DocP63]

Always a great podcast. Enjoy all your content. Thanks for doing these.

[@TheANFPodcast]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@maxlesnik296]

Each of the last 3 years Minnesota has dominated the line of scrimmage. Anxious to see how Iowa holds up this year.

[@TheANFPodcast]

100% - big test for Lester to establish the run game in this series for first since 2020.

[@Bvasey11]

Love the breakdown as always good shit boys

[@doubletroubledadsquad8146]

Such a good podcast! GO Hawks!

[@JohnF-cp8cb]

Excellent ‘cast men! One of your best. Love the enthusiasm. Great detail in the analysis. But no prediction Kyle?! Pretty clear lean, but gotta give us a score 😁 16-13 is terrifying! 😵‍💫 Weather factor?

[@TheANFPodcast]

Same prediction as Connor, 16-13 Hawks!

[@jakeowens7555]

Great stuff as always guys. I couldn't agree more, this is an early season, must-win, conference game. Where Iowa's defense has shown a few areas of weakness, I fully expect Phil and Seth to have those things corrected going up north. I think Minnesota will find areas of our run defense where they will have success and find chunks and there will be more coverage schemes early in the game to really force everything under 15 yards, but I like Phil's ability to adjust in Year 2 of facing Simon/Harbaugh. Iowa will not be worried about any type of run option with Brosmer and I think Phil will find his moments early in the second half to start putting more pressure on Brosmer forcing him to make quick decisions. I like our veteran defense and schemes against Brosmer and think this is a big step up in competition from what he's seen in the past and the first three games on the year. Much like we've seen in the non-conference games, I think Iowa needs to establish run early. Getting Kaleb involved and off to a good start in Q1 allows Iowa to use plus yardage situations to their advantage. Cade will need to be accurate to the outside and I think Iowa must get Kaleb Brown involved across the middle. I would like to see Wetjen get a couple of touches in this game as well. Nothing crazy, but scheme for two maybe three touches and force Minnesota to play the full field against his speed. Also, Iowa has found success with the vertical passing game and will need to have that on Saturday, but in order for this to happen they need to establish a run game early with Kaleb and Jazz. I think Minnesota's front four can present a big challenge for Iowa, an area where we've shown to lack in communication and execution. We'll need an improved performance collectively from the big boys up front to run the ball. In the end, I like Iowa's ability to respond to the early non-conference woes we've seen. Uncharacteristically, Iowa has given up the explosive plays and performed well below special teams standards at times. I believe there is good veteran leadership in all phases (O/D/ST) and we see Iowa take another small step forward going in to the bye week. Forecast looks like possibility of steady rain in the evening on Saturday. I like Iowa's veteran defense to look much improved over week 3 and Iowa pulls out a close 16-10 win in Minneapolis.

[@TheANFPodcast]

Great breakdown. Go Hawks!

[@randywollin5732]

Still think you guys should be analysts. Great stuff. I think we have to give them a good dose of run, and then hit them deeper than say 15:yards. If they move up to cover the run, we will have the chance to get Gill and Brown going down field, also Wetjens across the middle.

[@TheANFPodcast]

Minnesota game preview starts at 24:09. Comment your game predictions below. Go Hawks!

[@benjaminrobbins8458]

21-20 good guys

[@TheANFPodcast]

Love it!

[@mrptrifarms]

Hawks 27-7

[@DragonMasterRik]

24-14 go hawks

[@jeffreypierce1440]

Minnesota will be motivated in the same way Iowa State always is. All the Midwest grain belt games; Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Nebraska, these games decide the region. Iowa does have a history of rolling Minnesota more than the others. That said it's hard to bet against a slug fest, Iowa pulls away in the 4th Quarter. IOWA 31 Gophers 18

[@arigold3333]

Matt Rhule is 1-107 vs ranked teams all time 😅

[@its_just_me1378]

Go Gophs! MaxAir Brosmer is hitting DJ Catch all day. Handoffs to Diesel Taylor for TDs. Killer Koi Pond with the return game skills to put Iowa to shame (fair catch rules y’all). Barandowski Bearing down on y’all. Marcus Major Yardage racking up 1st downs. The Dragon Kesich is going to have a dominate FG game. Can’t wait

[@benkerns1696]

These guys actually know ball

[@arigold3333]

💯

[@samcorbin6744]

Excellent episode as always gentleman. Hopefully, Phil has the secondary ready to play this week. No more big plays would be nice. If the Hawks are able to keep the momentum going in the run game, we should win. Hawks 27, Goophers 16.

[@TheANFPodcast]

Run game will be the key in this game - Gophers secondary is playing better than expected. Always appreciate the support as well.

[@JohnnyJuggernaut17]

Love the podcast. Look forward to it every week. Disagree with a lot of what you say at times too. For example, we have had very solid running backs in the past 10 years Akrum Wadley and Tyler Goodson. Don't forget them. They were both far better than Coker or Hampton. Also give some more credit to that Ross kid from Troy. That kid was clearly a stud imo. Extremely dynamic athlete. I wont be surprised if hes an all sun belt wr. They tried to get him the ball as often as possible. Exactly what we should be doing with caleb brown and wetjen in the passing game. My last point is Cade does not have a strong arm at all. He threw it 45 yards on a hail mary and has very little zip on the ball. Anyway keep up the good work. Go Hawks!

[@TheANFPodcast]

We definitely could have framed our running back discussion differently - we agree with you, our running back room has been solid for the last 10 years as well. Canzeri, Mehki, Daniels were all solid too. However, Shonn Greene is the only legitimate NFL back Iowa has produced in the last 20 years. Goodson is making 53 man rosters, but we’re not sure if he will make it much longer. For a run heavy team, that’s focused on OL play - we should have had more than one NFL back in the last 20 years in our opinion. Appreciate the support and comment, Go Hawks!

[@arigold3333]

​@TheANFPodcast i love it How u guys answer comments. So authentic & cool.

[@arigold3333]

💯 👍

[@John-Rambo81]

Old Testament football lol

[@arigold3333]

The Demiurge Bowl 🥣

[@masonprigge]

I think these guys are overvaluing Athans legs and undervaluing Brosmer as a thrower. The UNC game was vastly different in presentation vs the next 2 games. Really good breakdown, go Gophers

[@TheANFPodcast]

@@masonprigge on rewatch we definitely undersold Brosmer. He’s a very accurate guy and he knows the timing. I think if Minnesota wins this games it’s because he surprises.

[@TheANFPodcast]

Appreciate you crossing enemy lines - good luck on Saturday!

[@Matthew-rp3jf]

Iowa needs tougher schedules if they want respect

[@arigold3333]

Bullseye 🎯

[@calebisanidiot]

Such a pivotal matchup. Going to learn a lot about this team Saturday. Think they rise to the occasion. 20 - 10 Iowa. Keep the KJ train rolling!

[@TheANFPodcast]

100% - this game will likely define the season and this team.

[@beebers99]

What are the odds this game ends like 13 to 10? I'd say 99 percent.

[@TheANFPodcast]

Very likely - both teams will want to lean on their line of scrimmage play in the 4th quarter.

[@MMFTraining]

These dudes are goated! I been a personal trainer for 6 years and worked with multiple professional athletes! If you guys ever want a free workout plan I got you!!!

[@arigold3333]

Gayest comment award 👏 🏆😅

[@arigold3333]

Gayest comment award 👏 😅🏆

[@MikeHoffey]

Cade is going to have to play his best game so far this season to get the W. Don’t underestimate home field advantage and it being a night game. Hawks 24-20.

[@TheANFPodcast]

Yeah, we didn’t discuss that enough - going to be a great environment. Need to stay out of third and long / grab momentum early.

[@arigold3333]

Iowa 12 Minnesota 9

[@MMFTraining]

Curious to see how and when we get Kaleb brown more invovled. This guy is way too talented to not be getting 3-5 targets in space a game

[@TheANFPodcast]

No doubt

[@arigold3333]

Duh

[@alexjasper8479]

Chase Brackney

[@rohr1386]

Minnesota w 16-9

[@DragonMasterRik]

Is it just me or are we barely playing Kaleb Brown think I only saw him like 5 times the whole game vs Troy and even less vs Iowa st? Need to use him more

[@TheANFPodcast]

You are right - only on 3rd and long in some 3 WR sets, hopefully they can use him in some gadget plays. WR screen, jet sweep, etc.

[@MMFTraining]

I would love to see Jazz Patt in a wildcat jumbo look with lots of full backs and just let him take a direct snap and meet someone in the gap

[@TheANFPodcast]

Wouldn’t be surprised to see Jazz reclaim his role as the short yardage back. Dude runs hard.

[@arigold3333]

Direct snap? Are you smoking some skunk?

[@MMFTraining]

Also, I’m not worried about the deep balls. Remember to last year when we Gave up 2 HUGE plays to western Michigan then allowed only one big pass play the rest of the year. Phil will have these guys ready and quite frankly I think PJ fleck won’t get out of his ego.. I think he’ll try to out Iowa, Iowa. Iowa 23-16

[@TheANFPodcast]

Agreed - Phil will get it cleaned up, but it might result in more passive play from Hall/Lee. Luckily Minnesota doesn’t have any true deep threats on their team, outside of Jackson.

[@jreh3811]

SHould have local brews on your table. ;)

[@TheANFPodcast]

Indeed. Generally drink ‘Swarm’ beer during the pod, but we haven’t been to Iowa in a few months.

[@TheANFPodcast]

Any in particular?

[@Jus-Too-Smoove]

21:33 It’s not a big deal, unless you’re Iowa, that’s literally all it took for the dumb ass Gophers to beat us last year. That’s literally the only kind of points they scored 😂. Now Cade and Tim Lester are way different than Deacon and Brian Fartentz, but still, this is Iowa we’re talking about

[@TheANFPodcast]

Definitely was a big deal last year haha Big game for Cade/Lester - we haven’t had a good offensive performance vs Minnesota since 2020.

[@Jus-Too-Smoove]

@@TheANFPodcast I made that comment before I heard yall make mention of that fact lol. Guess I should listen all the way before saying something next time 😂😅

[@benjaminrobbins8458]

Bet the under…. I honestly think the game comes down to can we find a way to score 20, and can we avoid giving up big plays and turning it over… not a lot different than most years in this game. PJ Fleck is a piece of trash, and Minnesota is a shit pile program. Prediction: Iowa 21 Minnesota 20 They are going to hit a couple big plays on us, Sebastian Castro saves our ass with a pick and forced fumble.

[@TheANFPodcast]

Would be great for Castro to get some redemption.