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Floyd of Rosedale will stay in his familiar home.

Iowa's 23-19 win over Minnesota on Saturday ended the Gophers' unbeaten season on a day when the Hawkeyes decided to open it up on offense.

Iowa, slow starters in every game since early October, raced to a 20-3 lead after three possessions, and the Gophers were left to play catch-up

Quarterback Nate Stanley threw for two touchdowns and Tyler Goodson rushed for another. Then Iowa survived numerous Minnesota threats to hold on for the win.

It was a day when the Hawkeyes played without any pressure, and it showed.