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Iowa's defense held Minnesota to just 133 total yards in a 41-3 victory, reminiscent of a 55-0 win in 2008.

Defensive coordinator Phil Parker utilized fewer blitzes, which proved effective against Minnesota's freshman quarterback.

Several young players, including linebacker Cam Buffington and defensive end Iose Epenesa, gained valuable experience in the blowout win.

One of the most memorable Iowa football blowouts of the 27-year Kirk Ferentz era came on Nov. 22, 2008, when the Hawkeyes got rolling and pummeled Minnesota, 55-0, in the Gophers’ final game in the Metrodome before moving to an outdoor home field in 2009.

The Hawkeyes’ domination of a seven-win Minnesota team started on defense, which held its Floyd of Rosedale rival to 134 total yards.

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