# Hawkeye History: Iowa vs. Wisconsin Brings Back Classic Big Ten Feels

> Iowa aims to knot all-time series with Wisconsin in Battle for the Heartland rivalry.
- Title: Hawkeye History: Iowa vs. Wisconsin Brings Back Classic Big…
- Summary: Iowa aims to knot all-time series with Wisconsin in Battle for the Heartland rivalry. Iowa seeks to tie the all-time series with Wisconsin after winning five…
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- Source: Iowa Hawkeyes On SI — https://si.com/college/iowa/football/iowa-vs-wisconsin-hawkeye-history-big-ten-feels
- Published: 2026-10-26T14:00:03+00:00
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- Topics: iowa hawkeyes, wisconsin badgers, big ten, battle for the heartland, rivalry, kinnick stadium, usc trojans, michigan state, sports
## 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
## Key takeaway

Iowa seeks to tie the all-time series with Wisconsin after winning five straight in the rivalry, which has been one-sided in the 2020s.