Iowa returns from its first bye week of the season to take on a conference rival.The Hawkeyes (3-2, 1-1 in Big Ten play) travel to Madison to take on Wisconsin.Here’s what to know about the game.Iowa football at Wisconsin: How to watch and stream the gameWhen: 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11Where: Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, WisconsinTV: Fox Sports 1Livestream: FOX OneWisconsin football vs. Iowa series historyIt’s hard to find a series as even as this one. Through 98 games, Wisconsin holds a 49-47-2 lead. Iowa is 4-1 in the last five games, including a 2-0 mark against current Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell.Despite the close nature of the series as a whole, the recent games have not been particularly competitive. Only one of the last eight games in the series — a 24-22 Wisconsin win in 2019 — was decided by eight points or less. The loser of the game has been held to 10 points or fewer in each of the last five matchups.What to know about Wisconsin footballThe Badgers are not exactly peaking at the right time.Wisconsin is 2-3 overall and 0-2 in Big Ten play. Its 18.6 points per game ranks No. 121 out of 136 FBS teams. Injuries to projected starting quarterback Billy Edwards Jr., a Maryland transfer, have forced Fickell to rely on two other quarterbacks for most of the early season. Danny O’Neill has tallied 640 yards, 5 touchdowns and 5 interceptions this year. Hunter Simmons got the start last week against Michigan and put up 177 passing yards and an interception in a 24-10 loss.Wisconsin is stronger defensively, allowing 19.8 points per game (40th best), but three consecutive opponents have pulled away for easy wins against the Badgers:Wisconsin 17, Miami (Ohio) 0Wisconsin 42, Middle Tennessee State 10Alabama 38, Wisconsin 14Maryland 27, Wisconsin 10Michigan 24, Wisconsin 10Tickets for Wisconsin football vs. IowaTickets through the university are sold out, but there are still options for tickets if you’re determined to make a last-minute trip to Camp Randall.Wisconsin partners with SeatGeek for resale tickets. You can find ticket options here.Stream KCCI’s ‘Big College Kickoff’ Saturday morningKCCI’s “Big College Kickoff” is back for a second season, and you can watch it live on Very Local at 10:30 a.m. every Saturday through Nov. 29.KCCI sports’ Jeff Dubrof will host, with Shannon Ehrhardt live from Iowa City or Ames each week.Very Local is a streaming channel that offers 24/7 access to KCCI news, weather, original series and more. Download the Very Local App for free on your Roku, Amazon Fire TV, or smartphone.Click here to learn more about Very Local.Follow Very Local on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.Iowa football at Wisconsin betting oddsThe Hawkeyes are favored by 3.5 points, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The total is listed at 35.5 points.» Subscribe to KCCI’s YouTube page» Download the free KCCI app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play
MADISON, Wis. —
Iowa returns from its first bye week of the season to take on a conference rival.
The Hawkeyes (3-2, 1-1 in Big Ten play) travel to Madison to take on Wisconsin.
Here’s what to know about the game.
Iowa football at Wisconsin: How to watch and stream the gameWhen: 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11Where: Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, WisconsinTV: Fox Sports 1Livestream: FOX OneWisconsin football vs. Iowa series history
It’s hard to find a series as even as this one. Through 98 games, Wisconsin holds a 49-47-2 lead.
Iowa is 4-1 in the last five games, including a 2-0 mark against current Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell.
Despite the close nature of the series as a whole, the recent games have not been particularly competitive. Only one of the last eight games in the series — a 24-22 Wisconsin win in 2019 — was decided by eight points or less. The loser of the game has been held to 10 points or fewer in each of the last five matchups.
What to know about Wisconsin football
The Badgers are not exactly peaking at the right time.
Wisconsin is 2-3 overall and 0-2 in Big Ten play. Its 18.6 points per game ranks No. 121 out of 136 FBS teams.
Injuries to projected starting quarterback Billy Edwards Jr., a Maryland transfer, have forced Fickell to rely on two other quarterbacks for most of the early season. Danny O’Neill has tallied 640 yards, 5 touchdowns and 5 interceptions this year. Hunter Simmons got the start last week against Michigan and put up 177 passing yards and an interception in a 24-10 loss.
Wisconsin is stronger defensively, allowing 19.8 points per game (40th best), but three consecutive opponents have pulled away for easy wins against the Badgers:
Wisconsin 17, Miami (Ohio) 0Wisconsin 42, Middle Tennessee State 10Alabama 38, Wisconsin 14Maryland 27, Wisconsin 10Michigan 24, Wisconsin 10Tickets for Wisconsin football vs. Iowa
Tickets through the university are sold out, but there are still options for tickets if you’re determined to make a last-minute trip to Camp Randall.
Wisconsin partners with SeatGeek for resale tickets. You can find ticket options here.
Stream KCCI’s ‘Big College Kickoff’ Saturday morning
KCCI’s “Big College Kickoff” is back for a second season, and you can watch it live on Very Local at 10:30 a.m. every Saturday through Nov. 29.
KCCI sports’ Jeff Dubrof will host, with Shannon Ehrhardt live from Iowa City or Ames each week.
Very Local is a streaming channel that offers 24/7 access to KCCI news, weather, original series and more. Download the Very Local App for free on your Roku, Amazon Fire TV, or smartphone.
Click here to learn more about Very Local.
Follow Very Local on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Iowa football at Wisconsin betting odds
The Hawkeyes are favored by 3.5 points, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The total is listed at 35.5 points.
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