Iowa has a place in Max Brosmer’s origin story. The transfer quarterback has firmly staked himself onto the Gophers’ side of the Floyd of Rosedale rivalry, but he was born in Davenport, Iowa — only 55 miles east to the Hawkeyes’ campus in Iowa City.

Quarterback Max Brosmer transferred to Minnesota for his final season of college football eligibility after an FCS All-America career at New Hampshire. He gives the Golden Gophers a passing threat they haven’t had for years.

The Minnesota Gophers relied heavily on Max Brosmer in week two. Expect more of that vs Nevada... and hopefully going forward.

Gophers offensive coordinator Greg Harbaugh insisted Wednesday he wasn’t concerned when new transfer quarterback Max Brosmer overthrew his first third-down attempt against North Carolina last week.

The Gophers fell 19-17 to North Carolina in the season opener on Aug 29. The Hawkeyes dropped its first rivalry game, 20-19 to Iowa State on Sept. 7. History: This is the earliest calendar date for a Minnesota-Iowa game across the 133-year series that began in 1891.