Iowa looking to build off Northwestern game, wants to 'change' recent history against Wisconsin

Iowa is 6-2 and has won its last two games. The Hawkeyes defeated Purdue 26-20 two weeks ago, and this past weekend, beat Northwestern on the road 20-0.

It was a convincing shutout victory over the Wildcats.

What’s next?

A road trip to what has been a recently struggling Wisconsin team. The Badgers are also 6-2, but have lost their last two games — to Illinois and Ohio State, respectively.

On Tuesday, the Hawkeyes spoke with the media about being physical, building off recent success and trying to change how recent matchups against Wisconsin have gone:

🗣 Jack Koerner: “We all take pride in being the most physical defense we can be. That’s something we practice and we try to replicate it in games.” #Hawkeyes

— HawkeyeFBNotes (@HawkeyeFBNotes) November 5, 2019

🗣 Nate Stanley building on Northwestern game:

“The way we finished drives. We can build off that. We continue to improve our efficiency in the red zone.” #Hawkeyes

— HawkeyeFBNotes (@HawkeyeFBNotes) November 5, 2019

🗣 Jack Koerner on facing Wisconsin:

“We consider them one of our biggest rivals. It’s a trophy game. They’ve had our number the past few years. We want to change that.” #Hawkeyes

— HawkeyeFBNotes (@HawkeyeFBNotes) November 5, 2019

Iowa has lost the last three and six of the last seven matchups to Wisconsin. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, Nov. 9 at Wisconsin’s Camp Randall Stadium.