The Wisconsin Badgers have a crucial matchup ahead of them in Week 7 against the Iowa Hawkeyes, with both teams vying for the top spot in the Big Ten West, which would provide a trip to the Big Ten Championship in December.
However, the division isn’t the only thing on the line; the Badgers and Hawkeyes are also fighting for the Heartland Trophy, with the battle being one of Wisconsin’s two protected rivalries under the new Big Ten format.
This season is a little different for the Badgers, as they welcomed in a completely new staff, with a majority of members coming from outside the Big Ten under new head coach Luke Fickell.