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HALF: Iowa 14, Wisconsin 3
The lethargic end to the half aside, Iowa dominated every bit of those first 30 minutes. Wisconsin gets the ball out of halftime. Hawkeyes have 152 rushing yards at halftime, their most in the first half since 2019.
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3:51/2Q: We’re at the trading punts portion of today’s programming
Wisconsin boots it back to Iowa. Hawkeyes start at their own 26, only for Iowa to punt it back. Closing in on halftime.
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7:21/2Q: Another stop for the Iowa defense.
Phil Parker’s unit settling in to match the offensive success. Wisconsin has just 14 yards over its last three drives.
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8:49/2Q: Iowa 14, Wisconsin 3.
Iowa’s offensive line has firm control of this one, and Kaleb Johnson is happy to join the party. A 16-yard TD run from Iowa’s RB1. The specs of red inside Kinnick Stadium are quiet at the moment.
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11:59/2Q: Iowa defense with a big stop after the Hawkeyes TD.
Three-and-out for the Iowa defense forces Wisconsin to punt near the north end zone. A penalty on the punt return, though, backs Iowa up to its own 20.
7:18 pm CT
12:49/2Q: Iowa 7, Wisconsin 3.
A bully-ball drive for Iowa that featured a lot of Kaleb Johnson and success up-front. Brendan Sullivan cashes it in with a 1-yard TD sneak on third down. Iowa outrushing Wisconsin 92-11 right now.
7:09 pm CT
0:47/1Q: Deshaun Lee says hello.
The cornerback spot opposite Jermari Harris has been a revolving door this season, but Deshaun Lee makes a a nice interception to halt a Wisconsin drive that had momentum.
7:05 pm CT
1:52/1Q: Doink.
A decent drive by the Hawkeyes saw Iowa cross the 50 before sputtering out on third-and-long. Hawkeyes opt for a long 56-yard field goal, which Drew Stevens clanks off the right upright. Wisconsin takes over at its own 38 when we return.
Hawkeyes running the ball decently with Kaleb Johnson and even some Jaz Patterson, but penalties are killing Iowa right now.
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6:15/1Q: Wisconsin 3, Iowa 0
A long possession finally ends with an Iowa defensive stop inside the red zone. Nathanial Vakos is good from 38 yards. Scoring drive covers12 plays, 59 yards in 6:29.
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8:01/1Q: Flags galore on Wisconsin’s first drive.
Six combined penalties on Wisconsin’s opening drive, three for each team. The Badgers got hit with two false starts, only for Iowa to get two defensive delay of games for shifting too abruptly.
Wisconsin still moving the ball decently, now at the Iowa 30-yard line when we return from timeout.
6:39 pm CT
Some early groans after Iowa punts on fourth-and-1.
Kirk Ferentz opts to punt on fourth-and-1 from the Iowa 49. Decision doesn’t really hold up after Rhys Dakin bangs his punt into the end zone.
6:33 pm CT
Wisconsin wins the toss, defers.
Football soon.
5:54 pm CT
Kyler Gerardy is the emergency QB tonight
It goes Brendan Sullivan, Jackson Stratton and walk-on freshman Kyle Gerardy as Iowa’s QB hierarchy tonight. Gerardy was committed to North Dakota State as a safety before walking on at Iowa. He threw for 1,300 yards as a dual-threat QB at North Scott last season.
5:27 pm CT
Luke Lachey is dressed and going through warmups, but availability is still in question
Lachey is dressed and going through warmups as we close in on an hour until kickoff. Left quad area is significantly wrapped. We’ll see how much Lachey actually gets on the field tonight, though.
4:47 pm CT
Iowa’s availability report is out
- OUT: John Nestor, Marco Lainez, Cade McNamara, Reece Vander Zee, Addison Ostrenga.
- QUESTIONABLE: Luke Lachey
All those ruled out are expected per Kirk Ferentz earlier in the week and Hawk Central reporting. The questionable diagnosis on Lachey is still a lean towards out.
3:42 pm CT
Two noteworthy injury updates for the Hawkeyes
We’ll get the official Iowa injury report here soon, but our Chad Leistikow is reporting the Hawkeyes will be down two notable pieces Saturday night.
First, star tight end Luke Lachey is expected to be OUT against the Badgers but could return next Friday at UCLA, multiple sources confirmed. It’s the quad injury Lachey suffered against Northwestern that’s continuing to linger. As a result, Zach Ortwerth will start at tight end. Expect to see Johnny Pascuzzi, Hayden Large and Andrew Lentsch as well to provide depth.
Additionally, Iowa’s QB depth continues to thin. Already down Cade McNamara with a concussion, the Hawkeyes will be without backup Marco Lainez after he broke his left thumb at practice Monday. Lainez has already had surgery and is expected to miss the rest of the regular season. A bowl-game return is possible.
What does that mean? Jackson Stratton, who Iowa acquired this offseason with little fanfare, is the official backup to Brendan Sullivan tonight. Hard to not see that situation affecting Sullivan’s running decisions.
3:41 pm CT
Iowa vs. Wisconsin time today
- Date: Saturday, November 2
- Time: 6:30 p.m. (CT)
- Location: Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa
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What channel is Iowa vs. Wisconsin game on?
Iowa vs. Wisconsin will broadcast nationally on NBC in Week 10 of the 2024 college football season. Noah Eagle and Todd Blackledge will call the game from the booth at Spartan Stadium, with Kathryn Tappen reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include Peacock and FUBO, the latter of which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
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Iowa vs. Wisconsin predictions
From our Chad Leistikow: Prediction: Iowa 24, Wisconsin 17 … The Hawkeyes’ veteran defense is feeling the urgency and has the pieces and firepower to overwhelm a familiar foe. Castro is going to have a big game, and as long as Sullivan protects the football and succeeds in the red zone, Iowa will be well-positioned to win its third straight against Wisconsin for the first time since taking four in a row from 2002 through 2005.
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Iowa vs. Wisconsin betting odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Saturday Nov. 2
- Moneyline: Iowa -145, Wisconsin +120
- Spread: Iowa -3
- O/U: 40.5
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Iowa vs. Wisconsin weather update
54 degrees and cloudy, ESE winds and 6 mph
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Iowa football 2024 schedule
- Aug. 31: vs. Illinois State, (W, 40-0)
- Sept. 7: vs. Iowa State, (L, 20-19)
- Sept. 14: vs. Troy, (W, 38-21)
- Sept. 21: at Minnesota, (W, 31-14)
- Oct. 5: at Ohio State (L, 35-7)
- Oct. 12: vs. Washington (W, 40-16)
- Oct. 19: at Michigan State, (L, 32-20)
- Oct. 26: vs. Northwestern, (W, 40-14)
- Nov. 2: vs. Wisconsin, 6:30 p.m.
- Nov. 8: at UCLA, 8 p.m.
- Nov. 23: at Maryland
- Nov. 29: vs. Nebraska, 6:30 p.m.
- Record: 5-3
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