Defense shuts out Wisconsin
Iowa shut out Wisconsin 30-0 in its latest game. Wisconsin’s best scoring chance ended with a fourth-down stop near Iowa’s goal line.
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Iowa Hawkeyes
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Results, schedule and game-day research ·
Season record5–2Won last game
Against the spread3–2At the closing number
Last 5 games
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Hawkeyes at Wildcats
Tonightat Wildcats6:30 PM CT 7:30 PM ET
Hawkeyes −2.5Total 43Hawkeyes ML −135Kalshi Hawkeyes 58¢ at 7:50 AM CT Sat 11/7Lines at 7:05 AM CT
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Hawkeyes at Wildcats
Sat Nov 7 · 6:30 PM CT · 7:30 PM ET · released and locked
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Game-day research
Hawkeyes at Wildcats preview: what our research says
Iowa is 5-2 and ranked No. 21. Its record is 3-1 at home and 2-1 away. The Hawkeyes followed a 10-13 loss at Minnesota with a 30-0 home win over Wisconsin. That shutout included a fourth-down stop near Iowa’s goal line.
Iowa’s game-week chart lists him OR Jeremy Hecklinski at quarterback. Xavier Williams is first on the running-back chart, with Nathan McNeil OR Braeden Jackson behind him. Kamari Moulton is out; L.J. Phillips Jr. has continued to receive carries despite not appearing on the chart.
The offensive line has several absences. Cael Winter, Lucas Allgeyer, Trent Wilson and Cannon Leonard are out. Michael Myslinski replaced Winter during the previous game. The published charts differ on the right guard, listing Kade Pieper in one and Will Nolan in another. Zach Lutmer and Jaylen Watson are probable.
Kirk Ferentz remains head coach, with Tim Lester directing the offense and Phil Parker the defense. Iowa visits a 5-2 Northwestern team. The Wildcats list Aidan Chiles as doubtful with an upper-body injury; his return timetable is uncertain.
Season at time of writing
Iowa is 5-2, including a 3-1 home record and a 2-1 road record. The Hawkeyes have recorded two shutouts and scored 41 points in their win at Washington; they also lost 10-13 at Minnesota.
The news
Quarterback listing remains shared
The game-week chart lists Hank Brown OR Jeremy Hecklinski at quarterback. Iowa’s season notes say Brown started six games and Hecklinski also started during the season.
Running-back roles in flux
Xavier Williams is listed first at running back, with Nathan McNeil OR Braeden Jackson behind him. L.J. Phillips Jr. has continued to receive carries despite not appearing on the chart, while Kamari Moulton is out.
Offensive line availability
Cael Winter, Lucas Allgeyer, Trent Wilson and Cannon Leonard are listed out. Michael Myslinski replaced Winter during the previous game; published charts differ on whether Kade Pieper or Will Nolan is the right guard.
Injuries
Injury report as of : 9 Hawkeyes and 11 Wildcats on the report.
Hawkeyes
- Tyler BrownOut; the report gives no injury detail or return timeline.Out
- Burke GautcherOut; the report gives no injury detail or return timeline.Out
- Brody SchafferOut; the report gives no injury detail or return timeline.Out
- Kyler GerardyOut; the report gives no injury detail or return timeline.Out
- Kamari MoultonOut; the report gives no injury detail or return timeline.Out
- Lucas AllgeyerOut; the report gives no injury detail or return timeline.Out
- Cael WinterOut; the report gives no injury detail or return timeline.Out
- Trent WilsonOut; the report gives no injury detail or return timeline.Out
- +1 more · full report in the Terminal
Wildcats
- Josh FussellOut; the report gives no injury detail or return timeline.Out
- Daniel AndersonOut; the report gives no injury detail or return timeline.Out
- Jon Jon Stevens Jr.Out; the report gives no injury detail or return timeline.Out
- Max MohringOut; the report gives no injury detail or return timeline.Out
- Jason Reynolds IIOut; the report gives no injury detail or return timeline.Out
- Robby PreckelOut; the report gives no injury detail or return timeline.Out
- Qayvier JohnsonOut; the report gives no injury detail or return timeline.Out
- Ezomo OratokhaiOut; the report gives no injury detail or return timeline.Out
- +3 more · full report in the Terminal
The matchup
Hawkeyes projected starters
- Hank Brown OR Jeremy HecklinskiQB
- Xavier WilliamsRB
- Reece Vander ZeeWR
- Tony DiazWR
- Evan James (slot)
- DJ Vonnahme OR Addison OstrengaTE
- Trevor LauckLT
- Leighton JonesLG
- Michael MyslinskiC
- Kade PieperRG
- Jack DotzlerRT
- Kenneth MerrieweatherDE
- Will HubertDT
- Bryce HawthorneDT
- Iose EpenesaDE
- Landyn Van KekerixLEO
- Jayden MontgomeryWLB
- Cam BuffingtonMLB
- Jacob WallaceCASH
- Deshaun LeeCB
- Jaylen WatsonCB
- Xavier StylesSS
- Zach LutmerFS
Wildcats projected starters
- Nicco MarchiolQB
- Caleb KomolafeRB
- Hayden Eligon II (WR-X)
- Griffin Wilde (WR-Z)
- Drew Wagner (slot)
- Alex HonigTE
- Grant SeagrenLT
- Dennis RahouskiLG
- Jackson CarselloC
- Idrys CottonRG
- Deuce McGuireRT
- Michael KilbaneDE
- Brendan FlakesDT
- Tyler GantDT
- Jamaal JohnsonDE
- Braydon BrusWLB
- Kobie McKinzieMLB
- Ore AdeyiCB
- Unconfirmed (SS; Jon Jon Stevens Jr. is listed out)
- Damon WaltersFS
- Montae PateCB
- Braden Turner (nickel)
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Hawkeyes at Wildcats odds and prediction markets
Sportsbook prices at 7:51 AM CTPrices as of : the Hawkeyes are −2.5 at five sportsbooks and the total is 42.5–43.5.
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Prediction markets
Prices at 7:50 AM CT Sat 11/7Kalshi and Polymarket on Hawkeyes at Wildcats
Hawkeyes to win costs 58¢ on Kalshi, against −132 at the best sportsbook (FanDuel). A Yes price in cents is the market’s chance in percent; Kalshi’s trading fee is extra.
| Market | Kalshi | Polymarket | Best sportsbook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkeyes to win | 58¢58% chance | 58¢58% chance | −132FanDuel |
| Wildcats to win | 47¢47% chance | 45¢45% chance | +115BetMGM |
| Hawkeyes −2.5 | 55¢55% chance | 54¢54% chance | −2.5 −112FanDuel |
Sportsbooks
| Sportsbook | Spread | Money line | Total | Sign up | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkeyes | Wildcats | Hawkeyes | Wildcats | Over | Under | ||
| FanDuel | −2.5−112 | +2.5−108 | −132 | +110 | o42.5−114 | u42.5−106 | Sign up |
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Line movement
at Northwestern WildcatsSat Nov 7 · 6:30 PM CT · 7:30 PM ET
Lines as of : the Hawkeyes spread is −2.5 (opened +1.5); the total is 43 (opened 44.5).
Hawkeyes spread+1.5−2.5−4
Total44.543−1.5
Hawkeyes team total21.521.5No move
Hawkeyes money line+103−135−238
Open, then now.
Results and against the spread
5–2 · 3–2 ATSRecord
5–2
Against the spread
3–2
Form, last 5
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Last game
W 30-0vs Badgers
| Date | Game | Result | Spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 10/31 | vs Wisconsin Badgers | W 30-0 | −3.5 | Covered |
| Sat 10/24 | at Minnesota Golden Gophers | L 10-13 | −6.5 | Missed |
| Fri 10/9 | at Washington Huskies | W 41-24 | +2.5 | Covered |
| Sat 10/3 | vs Ohio State Buckeyes | L 14-31 | +14.5 | Missed |
| Sat 9/26 | at Michigan Wolverines | W 20-19 | +5.5 | Covered |
Spread is the Hawkeyes’ closing number. ATS is against the spread at the closing number.
Schedule
vs BoilermakersFri 11/13 · 11:00 PM CT12:00 AM ET
at IlliniFri 11/20 · 11:00 PM CT12:00 AM ET
vs CornhuskersFri 11/27 · 11:00 AM CT12:00 PM ET
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Hawkeyes questions, answered
Is there a Hawkeyes pick for this matchup?
Yes. Our Hawkeyes pick for Hawkeyes at Wildcats was released before kickoff at Signal strength 60. Unlock it in the Terminal.
What is the Hawkeyes' record this season?
The Iowa Hawkeyes are 5-2: 3-1 at home and 2-1 on the road.
When do the Hawkeyes play next?
The Hawkeyes visit the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday, November 7 at 6:30 PM CT (7:30 PM ET).
Who is on the Hawkeyes injury report?
The Hawkeyes list Tyler Brown (Out), Burke Gautcher (Out), Brody Schaffer (Out), Kyler Gerardy (Out), Kamari Moulton (Out), Lucas Allgeyer (Out), Cael Winter (Out), Trent Wilson (Out), Cannon Leonard (Out), Jaylen Watson (Probable), Zach Lutmer (Probable), Dayton Howard (Probable), Nolan DeLong (Probable), Zach Ortwerth (Probable).
What matters for the Hawkeyes against the Wildcats?
Iowa visits Northwestern at 6:30 PM CT; both teams enter at 5-2. Iowa’s report lists five players as probable and nine out, including three offensive linemen; Northwestern lists Aidan Chiles as doubtful, ten players out and Robert Fitzgerald available. Chiles has an upper-body injury, and his return timetable is uncertain.
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