The Iowa football team and the Wisconsin football team are the two front-runners for the Big Ten West title this season, and throughout most of Saturday night’s contest, it appeared Iowa would be claiming victory. A series of special teams mistakes and turnovers, however, set the Hawks back as Wisconsin in this pivotal matchup. Here is a recap of Saturday night’s game.
Iowa versus Wisconsin is truly a test of the trenches. Whichever team typically wins in the trenches will take home the Heartland Trophy. Saturday night was a weird one though.
While Wisconsin’s All-American offensive line was able to bulldoze a path for Wisconsin rushers leading to 210 yards on 44 carries, the Iowa defense stopped Wisconsin when it mattered.