Iowa shuts out No. 25 Wisconsin 30-0 to keep Heartland Trophy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 9:22 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated No. 25 Wisconsin 30-0 on Saturday in Iowa City, securing the Heartland Trophy. Iowa controlled the game from the start, with Hank Brown throwing two touchdown passes in the first half. The Hawkeyes' defense overwhelmed Wisconsin, allowing just 52 rushing yards and forcing a quarterback change late in the game. Iowa's victory marks their fifth consecutive win against the Badgers and evens the all-time series at 49-49-2, dating back to 1894. Iowa improves to 6-2 overall and 3-2 in the Big Ten, further diminishing Wisconsin's College Football Playoff aspirations.
- •Iowa improves to 6-2 and 3-2 in the Big Ten.
- •Hank Brown passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns.
- •Iowa's defense holds Wisconsin to 52 rushing yards.
- •Iowa retains the Heartland Trophy with the win.
- 9:22 PMYahoo Sports — Iowa shuts out No. 25 Wisconsin 30-0, keeps Heartland Trophy on 'Big Noon Kickoff'
"The Iowa Hawkeyes all but eliminated the Wisconsin Badgers from College Football Playoff contention Saturday in Iowa City. They also made a bit of rivalry history, too.
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