Luke Fickell discusses Iowa rivalry ahead of Saturday's showdown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 12:34 PM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026

Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell addressed the media ahead of their Week 9 game against the Iowa Hawkeyes, set for Saturday. He emphasized the significance of the rivalry, highlighting Wisconsin's struggles in recent matchups, having lost four consecutive games to Iowa with a combined score of 79-10 over the past two years. Fickell spoke about the importance of improving rushing performance and minimizing turnovers to turn the tide in this year's contest. The Badgers are looking to build on their recent 24-7 victory against the USC Trojans and are eager to focus on consistency and growth as they prepare for the rivalry game.
- •Wisconsin lost to Iowa four straight times, 79-10 combined.
- •Fickell noted needing to improve rushing and turnovers.
- •Badgers are coming off a 24-7 win against USC.
- •Game set for Saturday as part of a rivalry week.
- 12:34 PMYahoo Sports — Everything Luke Fickell said ahead of Iowa showdown
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