The Hawkeyes went into Madison, Wisconsin and beat the brakes off the Badgers in the battle for the Heartland Trophy.
Iowa played well in all three phases of the game, forcing three turnovers on defense (two interceptions, one fumble), and putting up 37 points on offense with a dynamic rushing attack.
The result of the game was never in doubt after the Hawkeyes' defense forced interceptions on back-to-back possessions. Both interceptions resulted in touchdowns that gave Iowa a commanding 17-0 lead at the end of the first quarter.
What was in doubt was the status of starting quarterback Mark Gronowski heading into Saturday night's kickoff at Camp Randall Stadium.