Iowa doesn't have time to wallow in the Minnesota loss, with No. 25 Wisconsin coming to town.
The Hawkeyes played poorly in the 13-10 loss to Minnesota in week eight, but are back home to face the Badgers in week nine. Wisconsin has played well this season and is coming off a massive home upset over No. 16 USC. After knocking off USC, Wisconsin snuck into the rankings, while USC fell completely out. It won't be easy, and Iowa has some work to do to get back on track and keep its College Football Playoff hopes alive.
How to watch Iowa vs. No. 25 Wisconsin
Date: October 31
Time: 11:00 a.m. Central Time
Venue: Kinnick Stadium (Iowa City, IA)
TV: Fox
Streaming: Fubo
Iowa record: 5-2 (2-2 Big Ten)
Wisconsin record: 5-2 (3-1 Big Ten)
Announcers for Iowa vs. No. 25 Wisconsin
Play-by-play: Gus Johnson
Analyst: Joel Klatt
Sideline reporter: Jenny Taft
Spread, moneyline, and total
Odds are provided by FanDuel Sportsbook
Spread
- Iowa: -3.5 (-100)
- Wisconsin: +3.5 (+122)
Moneyline
- Iowa: -160
- Wisconsin: +132
Total
- Over: 36.5 (-110)
- Under: 36.5 (-110)
Iowa injuries
- Initial injury report to be released at a later time
Wisconsin injuries
- Initial injury report to be released at a later time
Weather (Iowa City, IA)
Forecast provided by AccuWeather
It will be a chilly, potentially rainy Saturday afternoon for the 100th meeting between Iowa and Wisconsin on the gridiron. Temperatures will start in the low 60s and stay there all day, with a 60-percent chance of precipitation. Humidity will be high, increasing the chance of rain throughout the game.
Series History
Iowa and Wisconsin are preparing for their 100th meeting on the gridiron, with Wisconsin holding a slight series advantage. The Badgers have a 49-48-2 overall record, but Iowa has won four of the last five meetings. The Hawkeyes crushed the Badgers 37-0 in Maddison last season and look to repeat that result this season.
Pedictions
Iowa is reeling after a bad road loss to Minnesota, while Wisconsin is flying high after upsetting USC at home. The Hawkeyes recently announced that starting running back Kamari Moulton is out for the season, and Hank Brown will start at quarterback. Iowa's offense struggled mightily against Minnesota, and Wisconsin has a better rushing defense. The Badgers are ranked No. 16 overall in rushing defense, and Iowa loves to run the ball. Especially without Moulton, the Hawkeyes could struggle on the ground.
Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski both played poorly against Minnesota, and hopefully learned some lessons from the brutal loss. Iowa has failed to produce in the running game in four of five games against Power Four teams, and that will likely happen again against Wisconsin. Iowa's defense is luckily playing well and has kept them in games. If the defense struggles even a little, it could be a blowout.
It will be a defensive struggle and a low-scoring game, which benefits Iowa, but it all hinges on what Hank Brown shows up. Is it the Ohio State/Minnesota Hank Brown who struggled making five-yard passes? Or is it game-winning drive Hank Brown from the Michigan game? If Iowa can't establish the run, he'll need to help in the passing game. It's also very concerning that Wisconsin held the high-powered USC offense in check with Hesiman contender Jayden Maiava under center. It will be close, but Iowa eeks out a win
Final score prediction: Iowa 17, Wisconsin 13
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