Wisconsin State Journal reporter Jim Polzin grades the 25th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers' performance in their 28-7 loss to the No. 19 Iowa Hawkeyes Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.Â
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Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz arrives at Kinnick Stadium before an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa.Â
Hawkeyes 28, Badgers 7
Fans walk down steps in Kinnick Stadium before an NCAA college football game between Iowa and Wisconsin, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa.Â
Hawkeyes 28, Badgers 7
Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) is tackled by Wisconsin safety Eric Burrell (25) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa.Â
Hawkeyes 28, Badgers 7
Iowa place kicker Keith Duncan (3) kicks a 45-yard field goal during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa.Â
Hawkeyes 28, Badgers 7
Fans have a snowball fight in Kinnick Stadium before an NCAA college football game between Iowa and Wisconsin, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa.Â
Hawkeyes 28, Badgers 7
Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) is tackled by Wisconsin cornerback Caesar Williams (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa.Â
Hawkeyes 28, Badgers 7
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, center, questions a call against his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa.
Hawkeyes 28, Badgers 7
Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) is sacked by Wisconsin defensive end Isaiahh Loudermilk (97) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa.
Hawkeyes 28, Badgers 7
Wisconsin wide receiver Chimere Dike (13) runs from Iowa linebacker Barrington Wade (35) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa.
Hawkeyes 28, Badgers 7
Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz (5) passes while getting pressured by Iowa defensive end Joe Evans (13) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa.Â
Hawkeyes 28, Badgers 7
Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) is tackled by Wisconsin safety Scott Nelson (9) and linebacker Nick Herbig (19) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa.Â
Hawkeyes 28, Badgers 7
Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst stands on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa.Â
Hawkeyes 28, Badgers 7
Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) runs from Wisconsin linebacker Leo Chenal, left, after catching a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa.Â
Hawkeyes 28, Badgers 7
Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette, left, flips in the end zone in front of Wisconsin safety Eric Burrell, right, after catching a 53-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 28-7.Â
Hawkeyes 28, Badgers 7
Fans build a snowman in the stands during the second half of an NCAA college football game between Iowa and Wisconsin, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 28-7.Â
Hawkeyes 28, Badgers 7
Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette is tackled by Wisconsin cornerback Faion Hicks (1) after catching a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 28-7.Â
Hawkeyes 28, Badgers 7
Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz is sacked by Iowa defensive lineman Chauncey Golston, left, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 28-7.
Hawkeyes 28, Badgers 7
Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz (5) is tackled by Iowa defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon, left, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 28-7.Â
Hawkeyes 28, Badgers 7
Wisconsin running back Nakia Watson (14) runs from Iowa defensive lineman Zach VanValkenburg, left, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 28-7.Â
Hawkeyes 28, Badgers 7
Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell intercepts a pass intended for Wisconsin fullback Mason Stokke, left, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 28-7.
Hawkeyes 28, Badgers 7
Iowa running back Tyler Goodson runs up field during an 80-yard touchdown run in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 28-7.Â
Hawkeyes 28, Badgers 7
Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell (31) celebrates with teammate Dane Belton (4) after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 28-7.Â
Hawkeyes 28, Badgers 7
Iowa defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon (54) celebrates with fans in the stands at the end of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 28-7.
Hawkeyes 28, Badgers 7
Iowa defensive back Dane Belton (4) celebrates with teammate Tyler Goodson (15) at the end of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 28-7.
Hawkeyes 28, Badgers 7
Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras, right, talks with Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz (5) after an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 28-7.Â
Hawkeyes 28, Badgers 7
Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz (5) throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 28-7.Â

