It’s certainly not shocking to see a low total in a college football game involving the Iowa Hawkeyes. A strong defense and, at times, comically bad offense in years past has led to some tough watches for Hawkeyes fans — or college football fans in general.

Iowa’s highest total this season has been 43.5 (twice) and every Big Ten game its played has featured a total in the 30s. Outside of being demolished 31-0 by Penn State, though, the Hawkeyes have managed to win all of their games and head into this week’s matchup with Minnesota at an impressive 6-1.

Why is this game notable?

That would be because the Iowa-Minnesota total currently sits at 30.5 at several sportsbooks, which would make it the lowest in college football history — dating back to 1995 when totals were tracked.

Last year’s game between the two teams finished with a total of 31.5 — then the lowest total in college football history — and the game comfortable stayed under in a 13-10 Iowa win.

Even with the low totals in the 2023 season, Iowa is 5-2 to the under so far this season. Minnesota is 3-3 to the under in games this season.

Despite the historically low total, bettors at sportsbooks are loading up on the under. Under 30.5 was the second-most bet total at BetMGM sportsbooks, as of Friday afternoon, with 55 percent of the bets and 59 percent of the handle on the under. At DraftKings Sportsbook, 54 percent of bets, but 72 percent of the total dollars wagered were on the under, as of Friday afternoon.