Wisconsin Falls to Iowa, 37-0, in Brutal Home Loss
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin (2-3) hosts Iowa (3-2) for the 99th game in the Battle for the Heartland Trophy. Luke Fickell and the Badgers are looking to get back to .500 as they enter the heat of Big Ten conference play. Stay tuned to Badger Blitz for live updates and analysis from throughout the day…
Wisconsin Falls to Iowa at Home, 37-0
10/11/2025 08:48:26 PMThe ugliest night in the Luke Fickell era has come to an end, as Wisconsin falls to Iowa 37-0. The Badgers failed to generate a single point with just 209 total yards of offense to the Hawkeyes’ 319.
Hunter Simmons finished the game with 79 passing yards and two interceptions, as well as a backwards pass that was recovered by Iowa. Kamari Moulton led the game in rushing with 96 yards and a touchdown. The Hawkeyes scored four touchdowns on the ground.
Wisconsin now falls to 2-4 and 0-3 in conference play. Iowa improves to 4-2 and 2-1 in the Big Ten. The Hawkeyes retain the Heartland Trophy with four straight wins in the series.
End of Third Quarter: Wisconsin Trails Iowa 30-0
10/11/2025 08:25:14 PMIowa has continued to dominate Wisconsin through three quarters, leading 30-0. The Hawkeyes have 267 total yards of offense to the Badgers’ 154.
Iowa Delivers 29-Yard Touchdown Rush, Leads 30-0
10/11/2025 08:05:54 PM(10:37) It keeps getting worse for the Badgers. After forcing a quick punt to open the half, the Hawkeyes march down the field and cap it off with a 29-yard touchdown rush from Xavier Williams. Drive went five plays for 59 yards, lasting 2:25. Wisconsin trails 30-0 early in the third quarter.
Wisconsin Trails Iowa 23-0 at Halftime
10/11/2025 07:35:30 PMTo say the first half has been ugly for the Badgers would be a severe understatement. They trail the Hawkeyes 23-0 at the half after a 49-yard field goal from Drew Stevens. Hunter Simmons is responsible for the team’s three total turnovers.
Wide receiver Tyrell Henry is questionable to return with a lower-body injury. Wisconsin has 117 total yards of offense. Fans have been booing the program all night, as we may have hit a new low in the Luke Fickell era.
Darrion Dupree Questionable, Trech Kekahuna Out
10/11/2025 07:26:15 PMThe Badgers have been hit with multiple injuries as we approach halftime. Darrion Dupree (lower body) is questionable to return, and Trech Kekahuna (upper body) is out for the game after a hit early in the first quarter. Wisconsin trails Iowa 20-0.
Iowa Leads 20-0 After Another Wisconsin Turnover
10/11/2025 07:07:16 PM(8:44) The night keeps getting worse for the Badgers after a backwards pass by Hunter Simmons was recovered by the Iowa defense. The Hawkeyes capitalized with a 25-yard field goal. Drive went nine plays for 22 yards, lasting 5:26.
Iowa Leads 17-0 After Brutal First Quarter From Wisconsin
10/11/2025 06:47:44 PMOne quarter in, the Badgers have already shot themselves in the foot with two interceptions thrown by Hunter Simmons. Iowa leads 17-0 with just 64 total yards of offense from Wisconsin.
A brutal showing from Luke Fickell’s team thus far. Boos are raining down from Badger fans.
Iowa Scores After Another Hunter Simmons Interception, Leads 17-0
10/11/2025 06:44:31 PM(1:45) The night is already getting ugly for the Badgers after Hunter Simmons threw another interception to Aaron Graves. The Hawkeyes quickly punch it in with a Mark Gronowski touchdown rush from the half-yard line.
Iowa now leads 17-0 with 1:30 remaining in the first quarter.
Iowa Scores After Hunter Simmons Interception, Leads 10-0
10/11/2025 06:37:14 PM(2:36) After a brutal Hunter Simmons interception, Iowa scores again, this time with a 6-yard rush by Kamari Moulton. The Hawkeyes now lead the Badgers 10-0. Drive went three plays for 24 yards, lasting 1:19.
Iowa now has 97 total yards of offense to Wisconsin’s 29.
Iowa Strikes First on 32-Yard Field Goal
10/11/2025 06:30:17 PM(4:36) After a series of punts, the Hawkeyes march down the field but are held to a 32-yard field goal. Iowa leads the Badgers 3-0. Drive went 11 plays for 66 yards and lasted 5:29.
Injury Report: Jake Renfro In, Billy Edwards Jr. Out
10/11/2025 04:41:10 PMJake Renfro is set to return at center for Wisconsin, a much-needed presence as the team takes on a tough Iowa defense. However, the Badgers will once again be without quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. (knee), as Hunter Simmons will get the start for the second week in a row.
Wisconsin has a total of 10 inactives. Charles Perkins and Dekel Crowdus are questionable.
