Iowa leads Wisconsin 30-0 in ongoing matchup as fans call for coach's dismissal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 5:40 AM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026

The Iowa Hawkeyes dominate the Wisconsin Badgers in their Week 9 matchup, leading 30-0 late in the third quarter. The Badgers are struggling offensively, failing to score against a strong Iowa defense. Wisconsin's head coach, Luke Fickell, faces growing calls for his job due to this performance, raising questions about the program's direction and his future. The Badgers entered the game with a 5-2 record but are facing significant pressure after this lopsided outing.
- •Iowa leads 30-0 with less than a minute left in the third quarter.
- •Wisconsin has yet to score in the game.
- •Calls for head coach Luke Fickell's dismissal are rising.
- •Both teams entered the game with 5-2 records.
- •Fickell's buyout stands at $21.3 million.
- 5:40 AMYahoo Sports — “Fire Luke Fickell”: Fans Call For Wisconsin HC’s Job as Badgers Get Dominated By Iowa in Scoreless First Half
"As the Iowa Hawkeyes (5-2, 2-2 Big Ten) and the Wisconsin Badgers (5-2, 3-1 Big Ten) headed into their Week 9 matchup of the 2026 college football regular season with identical overall records, the game seemed like an even one. However, the first half of this encounter saw the Iowa Hawkeyes absolutely dominate the Wisconsin Badgers 20-0.
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