Both teams are strong defensively. But Iowa doesn't have enough offense to stay within double-digits of Wisconsin. The Hawkeyes were 132nd in yards per game at 249.2 and now have to go with backup QB Deacon Hill after starting QB Cade McNamara suffered a season-ending knee injury last week. Hill couldn't win the starting job at Wisconsin before transferring to Iowa. He's a step down from the mediocre McNamara. Iowa has the third-worst passing attack in the country.

Wisconsin is averaging 31.4 points a game. The Badgers have by far the best skilled position player on the field in running back Braelon Allen.

The Badgers also are 3-0 the past three times hosting Iowa.