***Official Iowa @ Wisconsin Prediction Thread***

[IowaHawkeyeFBnBB4Life]

So, I've spent some time thinking about how this game is going to go. We get to see the vaunted Wisconsin 3-4 defense and their power ground game.

Will Iowa continue to open up the offense like last week or will we go back to playing it close to the vest ground and pound expect a close game in the 4th? Those are big questions IMO.

Obviously if we can shut down the Wisconsin ground game then I like our chances. Obviously need to play mistake free football, no turnovers, dumb penalties, etc...

As of now I am leaning...
Wisconsin - 21
Iowa - 13

 

[Slappy Pappy]

So, I've spent some time thinking about how this game is going to go. We get to see the vaunted Wisconsin 3-4 defense and their power ground game.

Will Iowa continue to open up the offense like last week or will we go back to playing it close to the vest ground and pound expect a close game in the 4th? Those are big questions IMO.

Obviously if we can shut down the Wisconsin ground game then I like our chances. Obviously need to play mistake free football, no turnovers, dumb penalties, etc...

As of now I am leaning...
Wisconsin - 21
Iowa - 13

You've only picked Iowa to win the NT and Illinois games so far this year, correct?

 

[IowaHawkeyeFBnBB4Life]

You've only picked Iowa to win the NT and Illinois games so far this year, correct?

Minnesota too

 

[And1Hawk]

No idea what to expect. Containing the Wisky ground game is pivotal to winning.

 

[Quintana]

this team, and after yesterday's game it's much easier to be hopeful, has a the ability to be good/dominant on the ground and through the air. Wadley will always be a threat to go at any time and Stanley is playing out of his mind right now. or maybe he's not and Stanley's number's are what we can expect for the next 2 years. how sweet would that be??

 

[QChawks]

Iowa 10
Wisky 17

 

[LetsGoHawks83]

Predicted 28-24 last week and that worked out well, so sticking with that!

28-24 Hawks!

 

[BlackNGoldBleeder]

This is a tough game to predict.

Iowa traditionally plays great football in November under Ferentz and I think that trend continues. Saturday's OSU beat down was a confidence, swagger game which I expect Iowa to take to Madison.

The question is, how good is Wisconsin? We don't know. It's hard to get up for games in which you know you have a decided advantage, and that has been Wisconsin's situation the entire year. And we're into November.

Iowa will be Wisconsin's first real test. And Iowa usually matches up well against the Badgers. I like Iowa's chances.

21-13 Iowa.

 

[soybean]

Make Hornibrook throw the ball and we win.

 

[OutbackBowl2017]

Make Hornibrook throw the ball and we win.

Agree 100%. Stop their run game and this is a win by making Hornibrook put it up for grabs.

 

[buckymel]

Who on your team could miss this game?
Quintez Cephus got his lower leg/ankle rolled over yesterday and the word I'm hearing right now is that his injury is a season-ender. He's by far our best overall receiver.

 

[And1Hawk]

Their freshman running back is a stud. You can't let him get past the LOS or its trouble.

The always pull the backside guard to lead up the hole on the opposite side of the line. That should be team's automatic clue where the running play is going. Purdue figured that out in the second half and contained them to a degree after getting gauged the first half. They are predictable but it works because they are tough. The game will be won and lost between the Wisky OL and Iowa DL / LBs.

 

[Slappy Pappy]

Their freshman running back is a stud. You can't let him get past the LOS or its trouble.

The always pull the backside guard to lead up the hole on the opposite side of the line. That should be team's automatic clue where the running play is going. Purdue figured that out in the second half and contained them to a degree after getting gauged the first half. They are predictable but it works because they are tough. The game will be won and lost between the Wisky OL and Iowa DL / LBs.

Yup, Wisconsin's pulling guard to lead on their running plays have been a trademark for years now. Scheming to stop it is the key to force them to pass.