The Heartland Trophy was on the line Saturday when the University of Wisconsin football team hosted Iowa.
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Photos: Wisconsin football hosts Iowa in key Big Ten West showdown
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell walks to Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) walks to Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Marty Strey (32) walks to Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Bryson Green (9) catches a pass against Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Cooper DeJean (3) in the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Jeff Pietrowski Jr. (44) tackles Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nico Ragaini (89) in the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Jeff Pietrowski Jr. (44) celebrates with teammates after tackling Iowa’s wide receiver in the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Jordan Turner (54) celebrates with linebacker Maema Njongmeta (55) against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen became the 14th player in Badgers history to eclipse 3,000 career rushing yards.
Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) runs the ball against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers safety Preston Zachman (14) tackles Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) in the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers safety Kamo'i Latu (13) attempts to intercept a pass against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Jeff Pietrowski Jr. (44) celebrates with teammates cornerback Alexander Smith (11), safety Preston Zachman (14) and linebacker Jordan Turner (54) in the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) calls a play against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers safety Austin Brown (9) tackles Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) in the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Chimere Dike (13) runs the ball against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Deacon Hill (10) is sacked by Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Jordan Turner (54) in the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill, a former Badgers reserve, led the Hawkeyes to a victory as a game manager. He was 6-for-14 passing for 37 yards.
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Darryl Peterson (17) celebrates after deflecting a pass in the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Braedyn Locke completed 76 of 152 passes (50.0%) for 777 yards as a freshman last season. He was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week on Oct. 23.
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Chimere Dike (13) attempts to catch a pass against Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jermari Harris (27) in the third quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers place kicker Nathanial Vakos (90) celebrates after scoring a second field goal in the third quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badger volleyball’s Gabby McCaa holds up a shirt as “Jump Around” plays in the first third quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Mason Richman (78) and defensive lineman Ethan Hurkett (49) carry the Heartland trophy after defeating Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell speaks with officials during the first half against Iowa Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Will Pauling (6) attempts to catch a pass against Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jermari Harris (27) in the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Darryl Peterson (17) runs over Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) after tackling him in the third quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Darryl Peterson (17) celebrates in the third quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker C.J. Goetz (98) deflects a pass from Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Deacon Hill (10) in the third quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers take the field before the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Former Badger Joe Thomas, inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, waves to the crowd during the Wisconsin Badgers-Iowa Hawkeyes game in the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers men’s basketball team watches the t-shirt gun in the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) runs the ball in the third quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers student section dances to “Jump Around” in the third quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers student section dances to “Jump Around” in the third quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers men’s basketball team and volleyball team players dance to “Jump Around” in the third quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL

