Iowa visits Minnesota in the Big Ten opener for both. Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz learned quickly about the Battle for Floyd of Rosedale after joining Hayden Fry’s staff in 1981 and always lets the new player know what it means.

Iowa’s defense has given up numerous big plays the past two weeks and Ferentz says it needs to be fixed.

Ferentz says the Gophers provide a tough challenge.

Listen for the pre-game show on KJAN beginning at 4:30-p.m., Saturday. Kick-off from Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis is at 6:30-p.m.