Wisconsin football may be entering into its most winnable game of the season, the battle for the Heartland Trophy vs. Iowa. Here, you can find all the information you need for the upcoming game, including how to watch, series history, betting odds, announcers, and even the weather forecast for Saturday.
Luke Fickell needs this win in a contest he has never won. If the Badgers can't win on Saturday, it's hard to think that Fickell remains the coach for much longer. The buyout is severe, but the losses on the field are slowly killing the legacy of the Badgers and the money opportunities for attendance and more.
How do I watch Wisconsin vs. Iowa?
Who: Iowa Hawkeyes
When: 6 pm CT on Saturday, October 11, 2025
Where: Camp Randall, Madison, Wisconsin
TV: FS1
Streaming: Fox Sports
What is the series history between Wisconsin vs. Iowa?
This rivalry is over 100 years old, and the game has been played 98 times in total, with Wisconsin winning 49 games and Iowa winning 47, with two ties. The history has been mostly a series of runs, with Wisconsin taking 22 of the first 31 games. Then Iowa took 27 of the next 38 games.
The last three games have gone to Iowa; Luke Fickell has not figured out how to be Kirk Ferentz. This will be a big opportunity on multiple fronts. The Badgers have been doing 42 pushups at every practice thanks to that 42-10 beatdown last season. The team will have motivation to win this one.
What are the current odds for Wisconsin vs. Iowa?
The spread has sat at 3.5 in favor of the Hawkeyes all week. It's not that big of a spread, but it's notable since Wisconsin is at home. Iowa is favored at Camp Randall, which is a rare occurrence. Vegas also thinks the game will be pretty low scoring with the over/under at 35.5. The lowest point total for all of college football this season.
Who are the announcers for Wisconsin vs. Iowa?
Wisconsin vs. Iowa gets a Fox Sports crew, specifically a crew that's often on FS1. The play-by-play will be Eric Collins, with the analyst being Spencer Tillman.
What will the weather be like for Wisconsin vs. Iowa?
The weather is starting to shift towards fall and winter, but Saturday does look like it'll be a good day with a high of 67 degrees and mostly sunny. By kick, though, the sun will be setting, and it will be cooler but still pleasant hanging out in the 50s for most of the game.