Iowa's recent performance

Iowa Hawkeyes fell to 5-2 after an underwhelming showing against Minnesota Golden Gophers.

Next Big Ten showdown

Iowa faces Wisconsin Badgers in Battle for the Heartland rivalry at Kinnick Stadium.

All-Time Series Record

Wisconsin leads 49-48-2 in all-time series with last 10 meetings 5-5.

“All-Time Series Record: Wisconsin leads 49-48-2 Last 10 Meetings: 5-5”

Recent rivalry trends

Iowa has won five straight games over Wisconsin since 2021 with last two meetings combining for 79-10.

Series knot opportunity

This game could tie the all-time series at 49 wins each, dating back to 1894.

“This game also presents iowa with the opportunity to knot the all-time series at 49 wins each, which has been streaky and back-and-forth, dating back to its original game in 1894, when wisconsin handed iowa a 44-0 loss in the inaugural game of this rivalry”

Wisconsin's defensive strength

Wisconsin has held opponents to 17 points or less in three games including USC win.

“The Badgers are on a three-game stretch of holding opponents to 17 points or less. They lost to UCLA 17-7, but have wins over michigan state, 31-3, and most recently, usc, 24-7”