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Wisconsin opens as favorite for Heartland Trophy showdown vs. Iowa

Sydney Hunte

By Sydney Hunte

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Wisconsin will renew its long-standing annual series with Iowa in the latest chapter of the Heartland Trophy game on Saturday.

The Hawkeyes won last year’s edition, beating the Badgers 24-10 in Iowa City. In fact, the home team has won the last 4 meetings, so the Badgers will be hoping the same holds true as they play host to the Hawkeyes at Camp Randall Stadium.

The opening line has been set for the game, and as you can see below, Vegas has the Badgers as a 9-point favorite, with the point total set at 38.5. Fans can head to Caesars to get in on those Week 7 odds.

Wisconsin has rattled off 3 straight wins since losing to Washington State, currently sitting at 4-1 after a 24-13 win over Rutgers in Week 6. Tanner Mordecai was 17-of-31 for 145 yards and a touchdown while recording 11 carries for 49 yards. Braelon Allen had 21 carries for 101 yards and a score.

Meanwhile, Iowa defeated Purdue 20-14 and is now 5-1. Kaleb Johnson had 17 carries for 134 yards and a touchdown while Erick All made 5 grabs for 97 yards and a TD. Deacon Hill received his 1st career start at quarterback as Cade McNamara is done for the season with a torn ACL.

Kickoff between the Badgers and Hawkeyes is set for 4 p.m. ET Saturday and will be televised on FOX.

Sydney Hunte