Wisconsin, up for the challenge, swiftly took control of the game and cruised to an ever-so-feel-good victory. The Badgers continue to win in a variety of ways, and, with 116 points, 21 three-pointers and an emerging sense of confidence, Wisconsin took a massive stride in realizing its full potential.

Another Nebraska player Iowa will recognize is Connor Essegian. The former Wisconsin Badger stayed in the Big Ten after transferring last offseason. Essegian, who leads Nebraska in 3-point percentage at 41.2%, is one of three Nebraska players shooting at least 35% from deep — with the other two being Williams and Gary.

Following a 31-point over Iowa, Wisconsin guard Kamari McGee blasted the Hawkeyes' defensive effort. What does the program need to avoid a similar performance moving forward?

Gronowski headlines that group, but he is just one of two incoming transfers. Former Auburn quarterback Hank Brown pledged to Iowa in December. Iowa also has two signal callers in its 2025 high school signing class — Jimmy Sullivan and walk-on Ryan Fitzgerald.

The Hawkeyes are 6-0 in duals, with a rivalry win over Iowa State and a Soldier Salute team title to start the 2024-25 season. To keep the momentum rolling Sunday they'll look to take down a Wisconsin team that has struggled this year with a 4-4 dual record. Here are three things to watch for in Iowa's Big Ten opener.

Ben Kueter and Gabe Arnold were standout high school wrestlers, finishing their final seasons together at Iowa City High. They saw limited action during their redshirt seasons with University of Iowa.

Lucky seven for No. 24 Wisconsin came at the expense of USC, as the Badgers rolled on Saturday in the first of two in California, 84-69. Blackwell scored 28 poi

The UCLA men’s basketball team ended a tough stretch in style Friday night, routing Iowa 94-70 at Pauley Pavilion. With an electric first-half performance, the

West Virginia celebrated the life of NBA great Jerry West, the school’s all-time leading scorer, at its sellout game against No. 2 Iowa State, and announced at halftime that his No. 44 would be retired across all sports at the university.

He was referring to injured senior forward KJ Adams who dislocated his shoulder in Wednesday’s loss at Iowa State. Adams missed Saturday’s game versus K-State and is expected to miss his second straight game Wednesday at TCU. KU coach Bill Self has said Adams’ status will be a “week-to-week” decision.

John Blackwell finished with 28 points and Max Klesmit added 18 for the Badgers, who defeated the Trojans, 86-69, Saturday at Galen Center.

John Blackwell finished with 28 points and Max Klesmit added 18 for the Badgers, who defeated the Trojans, 86-69, Saturday at Galen Center.