‘It’s all you can ask for’: Iowa players embracing frosty weather forecast in trip to Minnesota

Iowa isn’t afraid of a frosty weather forecast at Minnesota. The Hawkeyes sounded off on their excitement for it and the game’s importance.

Iowa isn’t shying away from any frosty temperatures at Minnesota. With a weather forecast that is predicting temps in the mid teens, the Hawkeyes say they’re embracing that aspect against the Golden Gophers.

It’s a huge game for both. Each team has aspirations on a Big Ten West crown and Saturday’s result will decide which team gets to keep dreaming about a trip to Indy and who can kiss those hopes goodbye.

It’s shaping up in the weather department to be a good ‘ole fashioned Big Ten special. Cold, smash mouth football. Here’s what the Hawks had to say about facing Minnesota in these conditions.