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Wisconsin Badgers face Iowa Hawkeyes in Heartland Trophy rivalry

Wisconsin Badgers Iowa Hawkeyes Heartland Trophy Big Ten Conference college football

The Wisconsin Badgers and Iowa Hawkeyes are set to meet at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, October 31, 2026, for a high-stakes Big Ten matchup. Both teams enter the contest with identical 5-2 records.

Wisconsin is seeking to snap a four-game losing streak against Iowa and avenge a previous shutout loss. The game also carries significant weight for Badgers head coach Luke Fickell, who holds an 0-3 record against the Hawkeyes.

The matchup features the Heartland Trophy, a rivalry prize contested between the two programs. The game is scheduled for a 12:00 p.m. ET kickoff and will be broadcast live on FOX.

Entities

Big Ten Conference · Iowa Hawkeyes · Kinnick Stadium · Luke Fickell · Wisconsin Badgers

Sources

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Missouri Tigers at Arkansas Razorbacks AI Computer Pick & NCAA Football Prediction 10/31/26 [www.capperspicks.com]
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Cougars Head to San Diego State for Halloween Matchup [wsucougars.com]
5 Key Hawkeyes to Know Ahead of the Badgers’ Battle for the Heartland Trophy [www.si.com]