Iowa Hawkeyes prepare for 100th Battle for the Heartland Trophy

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Last updated Oct 30, 2026

Iowa Hawkeyes prepare for 100th Battle for the Heartland Trophy
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The Iowa Hawkeyes will face the Wisconsin Badgers at Kinnick Stadium for the 100th Battle for the Heartland Trophy on Halloween. Iowa suffered a setback last week, losing to Minnesota and dropping out of the AP Top 25, while Wisconsin enters the game ranked. Concerns persist for Iowa's offense, particularly in the running game, following the loss of leading rusher Kamari Moulton. Iowa's head coach Kirk Ferentz continues to evaluate quarterback Hank Brown against Jeremy Hecklinski amid ongoing performance questions. This matchup is expected to be tightly contested, with predictions suggesting a low-scoring affair.

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  • •Iowa hosts Wisconsin on October 31 for the Heartland Trophy.
  • •Iowa's recent loss to Minnesota knocked them out of the AP Top 25.
  • •Kamari Moulton's injury poses a challenge for Iowa's running game.
  • •Kirk Ferentz faces decisions on quarterback play heading into the game.
  • •Wisconsin's defense has shown recent strength against top teams.
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  • 10:07 AMYahoo Sports — Iowa Hawkeyes football expert previews Week 9 showdown vs. Wisconsin
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In roughly 24 hours, the Wisconsin Badgers will be playing at Kinnick Stadium for the 100th edition of the Battle for the Heartland Trophy.

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