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More impressive than Minnesota’s third trip to the Insight Bowl in four years is Iowa State’s turn around in the last year. The Cyclones were 2-10 in 2008 after starting the season 2-0. Iowa State is now 6-6 and, though they lost their rivalry game against Iowa as well as both of their games against ranked opponents, a four win improvement was unexpected.
Minnesota also failed to win a game against a ranked opponent this year, as four of their six losses came to No. 8 California, No. 14 Penn State, No. 18 Ohio State and No. 15 Iowa. They do fare much better against unranked opponents, which includes an Iowa State squad. Look for Minnesota to win by at least a touchdown. Take Minnesota and the points.
