Iowa Versus Minnesota: Game Time, TV Schedule, Who to Watch and More

Iowa will attempt to recover from a shakey non-conference schedule with its first game of its Big Ten conference schedule this season.

The Hawkeyes host Minnesota Golden Gophers at home at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 29. Kickoff time is 11 a.m.

This is Iowa's homecoming game this year.

Iowa

Iowa is coming off a Chippewas. Iowa appeared to have the game locked up, but Central Michigan recovered an onside kick with 45 second remaining, and marched down the field for a winning 47-yard field goal.

Players to watch: Walk-on Mark Weisman was forced into the starting running back role after injuries knocked out the top two backs. But, Weisman has played spectacularly, including a 217-yard, three touchdown performance last week. Linebacker James Morris has anchored the defense. Quarterback James Vandenberg leads the offense, but has not shined like some hoped thus far.

Travis Perry, of Urbandale, is a redshirt freshman for the Hawks this year.  He redshirted after being a walk-on for the 2011 season.

Minnesota

Last week: The Gophers took down the Syracuse Orangemen 17-10 to remain undefeated on the season. The turnover-minded Minnesota squad forced four, and settled in behind a solid rushing attack and defense.

Players to watch: Running back Donnell Kirkwood gained 99 yards and scored two touchdowns against Syracuse. Max Shortell looms large as a 6-foot-6 quarterback. On defense, Aaron Hill and Derrick Wells have been racking up tackles. 

Check out the latest odds if you're planning to make a little wager on the game.

Who: Iowa versus Minnesota

When: 11 a.m. (central) Saturday.

Where: Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Television: ESPN or ESPN2.

Records: Iowa is 2-2; Minnesota is 4-0.

For those not making the trek to Iowa City, here's a few suggestions of where to watch in Urbandale:

Buffalo Wild Wings
4345 Merle Hay Road
Number of TVs: A whopping 50 high-definition TVs, and 8 large-projection screens.

Daytona’s All-Sports Bar and Grill

4875 Merle Hay Road
Number of TVs: 23, all high-definition

Victor's Sports Club

7500 Douglas Avenue
Number of TVs: 18, all high-definition.

Murphys
2675 100th St.
Number of TVs: 15, with two big screens, and a projector

Overtime

4810 86th St.
Number of TVs: 15, all high-definition.

Castaway Bar and Grill

5000 Merle Hay Road
Number of TVs: 2 in restaurant, 4 in the pool bar area, all high-definition.