Wisconsin prepares for Iowa matchup after returning to Top 25
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
Wisconsin, ranked 25th and holding a 5-2 record, faces Iowa on Saturday. The Badgers have struggled against the Hawkeyes, losing the last four matchups by a combined score of 118-26. Coach Luke Fickell emphasized the significance of the rivalry game and the need for improvement after two previous blowout losses. Wisconsin's roster has been bolstered by 34 transfers this season, marking a shift in strategy to foster team culture. The Badgers aim to solidify a winning trend after a strong 24-7 victory over USC.
- •Wisconsin is back in the AP Top 25 for the first time since September 2023.
- •The Badgers won 24-7 against then-No. 16 Southern California last week.
- •Wisconsin allowed 329 rushing yards in their last meeting with Iowa, a 42-10 loss.
- •Iowa has defeated Wisconsin by an average of nearly 30 points in recent encounters.
- •Wisconsin's next three games are against teams with a combined 7-14 record.
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Badgers back in the Top 25 as they prepare to face an Iowa team that has dominated them lately
"Wisconsin has taken a different approach this year after adding 34 transfers who didn’t play against Iowa those last two seasons.
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