Wisconsin’s season took yet another turn for the worse on Saturday, as the team fell 37-0 at home to the rival Iowa Hawkeyes.
Mistakes plagued Wisconsin’s evening. The team turned the ball over three times in its first five possessions, handing Iowa 17 early points. The Badgers never flipped momentum after those early struggles; the final score tells an accurate story of how the game played out.
Wisconsin drops to 2-4 (0-3 Big Ten) with the defeat. The team has now lost eight straight games against Power Four opponents dating back to last season, including two losses to Iowa by a combined margin of 79-10. Iowa, on the other hand, improves to 4-2 (2-1 Big Ten) with the victory. It has now won four straight and five of the last six over Wisconsin.
For those looking to relive Wisconsin’s blowout loss to Iowa, here is a moment-by-moment look at how the game transpired.
Final: Iowa 37, Wisconsin 0
Iowa scores again: Iowa 37, Wisconsin 0
The headline says it all. Wisconsin now trails 37-0.
Iowa adds another score: Iowa 30, Wisconsin 0
Wisconsin’s struggles have continued into the second half. Iowa is well on its way to a blowout victory.
Halftime: Iowa 23, Wisconsin 0
Wisconsin finds itself in a significant hole entering halftime. The Hawkeyes have turned three Badger turnovers into 17 points. Those mistakes have defined Wisconsin’s performance to date. Quarterback Hunter Simmons has headlined those struggles; he completed just four of 13 passes for 60 yards, two interceptions and a crucial backward-pass-turned-fumble in the first frame.
The Badgers need to turn things around quickly in the second half. Otherwise, the team is trending toward yet another blowout loss.
Wisconsin is failing to take care of the football, to say the least
Wisconsin is putting on a masterclass in how to lose a football game. The team has three turnovers in five drives. The latest may have been the worst of them all, as Hunter Simmons overthrew running back Darrion Dupree on a swing pass. Iowa is now driving to add yet another score. Wisconsin is in danger of letting the game get out of control, now just one minute into the second quarter.
Iowa with an early dagger: Iowa 17, Wisconsin 0
Simmons threw his second interception of the night, this one to Iowa defensive lineman Aaron Graves. The veteran lineman returned the pick to the Wisconsin one-yard line. The Hawkeyes then cashed in with a quarterback sneak one play later.
Iowa cashes in: Iowa 10, Wisconsin 0
Iowa running back Kamari Moulton capped off a short drive with a six-yard touchdown run. Iowa has made an early statement.
Iowa makes the game’s first big play
Hunter Simmons’ pass attempt was tipped at the line, eventually falling into the waiting hands of an Iowa defensive lineman. The Hawkeyes are now driving inside the Badgers’ red zone.
Iowa opens the scoring: Iowa 3, Wisconsin 0
Wisconsin’s defense held strong after Iowa drove into the red zone. Drew Stevens converted a 32-yard field goal, opening the scoring. Iowa is out-gaining Wisconsin 73-27 with 4:33 left in the first quarter.
Wisconsin wide receiver Trech Kekahuna departs with an injury
Wisconsin wide receiver Trech Kekahuna left the game after taking a big hit on a second-down rush attempt.
Mark Gronowski is active and starting for Iowa
Iowa starting quarterback Mark Gronowski warmed up with the first team. After entering as a game-time decision, he appears set to start against the Badgers.
Injury report for Wisconsin vs Iowa
Wisconsin will be without starting quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. yet again; Hunter Simmons will start in his absence. Meanwhile, Iowa starting QB Mark Gronowski is active for the rivalry matchup.
Here is the full injury report.
How to watch Wisconsin vs. Iowa Week 7 game: Kickoff time, TV schedule, streaming
TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
Start Time: 7 p.m. ET, 6 p.m. CT
The Badgers and Hawkeyes will kick off at 7 p.m. ET, 6 p.m. CT on Fox Sports 1. The game will also be available via streaming on Fubo.
Watch Wisconsin vs. Iowa on Fox Sports 1
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