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The Wisconsin Badgers football team is preparing for its 100th Heartland Trophy matchup against the Iowa Hawkeyes on 2026-10-31, a game that will determine the trophy for the all‑time series. The Badgers recently achieved a notable upset victory over USC with a 24-7 score on 2026-10-25, following a defensive performance that limited USC to seven points. They also faced a loss to UCLA on 2026-10-18, which ended UCLA’s unbeaten streak at 6-0.
What to know
- The Badgers entered the game with a 30‑5 home record and an 85.7% win rate at the Kohl Center. Nov 6
- The Blue Hens had a 7‑45 record against Big Ten teams, highlighting the challenge for the visiting squad. Nov 6
- The Badgers hosted the Denver Pioneers at the Kohl Center for their first regular‑season home game in 243 days. Nov 2
- Head coach Greg Gard highlighted the team’s 6‑1 all‑time record against Big West opponents and 9‑1 season‑opener record under his tenure. Nov 2
- The 100th all‑time meeting will decide the Heartland Trophy. Oct 31
Timeline
- Nov 6, 2026
- Nov 2, 2026
- Oct 31, 2026
- Oct 31, 2026
- Oct 25, 2026
- Oct 24, 2026
- Oct 18, 2026
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