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Photos: Wisconsin Badgers grind out win over Iowa Hawkeyes in Big Ten West showdown
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Adley Dahl balances on a football as the Badgers warmup before taking on Iowa at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.
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Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz (5) hands off the ball during warmups at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.
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Wisconsin Badgers head coach Paul Chryst welcomes Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Tatum Grass (39) to the field during warmups at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.
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Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Nick Herbig (19) strips the ball from Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) during the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.
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Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) is sacked by Wisconsin Badgers linebacker C.J. Goetz (98) during the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.
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Wisconsin Badgers safety John Torchio (15) an Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Mike Maskalunas (58) works to recover a fumble on an Iowa punt return during the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.
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Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Noah Burks (41) celebrates recovering a fumble and forcing a turnover against Iowa during the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.
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Wisconsin Badgers running back Chez Mellusi (6) runs the ball during the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.
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UW quarterback Graham Mertz completed 7 of his first 8 passes Saturday. He finished 11-for-22 for 104 yards and a touchdown.
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Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Danny Davis III (7) catches a pass under coverage by Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Dane Belton (4) during the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.
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Wisconsin Badgers running back Chez Mellusi (6) is tripped up by Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jack Koerner (28) during the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.
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Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz (5) completes a pass to Wisconsin Badgers fullback John Chenal (44) under coverage by Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Joe Evans (13) during the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.
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Iowa running back Tyler Goodson is tackled by UW linebackers Leo Chenal and Nick Herbig and safety Scott Nelson during the first half.
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Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) hands the ball off to Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) during the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.
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Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz yells from the sideline during the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.
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Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz (5) looks to handoff the ball during the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.
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Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Nick Herbig (19) and Wisconsin Badgers safety Scott Nelson (9) celebrate a strip sack during the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.
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Wisconsin Badgers kneel to pray prior to their game against Iowa at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.
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Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) throws the ball during the first half against the Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.
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Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Noah Burks (41) recovers an Iowa fumble during the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.
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Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Leo Chenal (5) sacks Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) during the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.
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Wisconsin fans cheer for the Badgers as they take on Iowa during the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.
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Wisconsin Badgers place kicker Collin Larsh (19) celebrates a field goal with Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman Logan Brown (50) during the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.
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Wisconsin Badgers tight end Jake Ferguson (84) scores a touchdown during the first half against Iowa at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.
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Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) runs the ball during the first half against Iowa at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.
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Wisconsin Badgers tight end Clay Cundiff (85) gives a thumbs-up to the sidelines as he is lifted into an ambulance during the second half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.
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Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) runs the ball during the second half against Iowa at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.
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Wisconsin Badgers defensive end Matt Henningsen (92) and Wisconsin Badgers defensive end James Thompson Jr. (90) hoist the Heartland Trophy into the air following a win over Iowa at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.
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Fans storm the field following Wisconsin's win over Iowa at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.
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Fans storm the field following Wisconsin's win over Iowa at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.
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Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Noah Burks (41) sacks Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Alex Padilla (8) during the second half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.
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Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Noah Burks (41) tackles Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nico Ragaini (89) during the second half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.
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Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) is sacked by Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Nick Herbig (19) during the second half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.
