Iowa now has full control of the Big Ten West race after a 15-6 win over Wisconsin.KCCI will have full coverage tonight.Iowa at Wisconsin football score, updates and highlightsHere’s how the game unfolded.Sebastian Castro seals Iowa win with interceptionThat’ll do it!Iowa improves to 6-1 on the season and takes control of the Big Ten West race with a 15-6 win.Drew Stevens ices the gameIowa leads 15-6 with under 2:00 to go after another kick from Drew Stevens.The Hawkeyes are in the driver’s seat for both this game and the Big Ten West.Aaron Graves forces fumble, Jay Higgins recoversIowa has Wisconsin on the ropes. The Hawkeyes have the ball and a 6-point lead and under 3:00 to go.Tory Taylor pins Wisconsin inside the 20Iowa’s 6-point lead just needs to last 5:29. Wisconsin will need to drive 87 yards to score a touchdown, and time is running out. Hawkeyes defense forces safetyIowa’s defense once again found a way to generate points.The Hawkeyes pass rush got home and forced a fumble in the end zone, which was recovered by a Wisconsin lineman for a safety. That’s now 12-6 Iowa with 12:15 left to play.Iowa settles for field goal on fourth-and-1 from Wisconsin 31, extends lead to 10-6 Iowa chose to play it safe and kick the field goal, and Drew Stevens did his job.If that 10-6 score seems familiar, that’s the score Iowa won with at Wisconsin in 2015 en route to a perfect 12-0 regular season.End of third quarter: Iowa 7, Wisconsin 6Iowa still holds a lead, but the offense gained just one first down and 24 total yards in the third quarter.Hawkeyes force Wisconsin puntIowa is winning the field position battle thanks to its defense and Tory Taylor. Iowa will take over at its own 41.Iowa punts after interception scare A Deacon Hill pass was nearly picked off after it was batted straight up at the line of scrimmage, but it fell incomplete. But don’t worry: Tory Taylor’s punt flipped the field.Wisconsin takes over deep in its own territory trailing 7-6. Taylor’s punt traveled 60 yards and Wisconsin has possession at its own 6.Wisconsin makes another field goalA 52-yard bomb from Wisconsin kicker Nathanial Vakos split the uprights, and Iowa’s lead is down to a single point with 3:58 left in the third.Wisconsin narrows lead with field goalNo shutout today.Wisconsin trimmed Iowa’s lead to four points with a 36-yard field goal. Iowa leads 7-3 with 9:55 to go in the third.Injury updates: Erick All, Tanner Mordecai both out for the rest of Iowa vs. WisconsinTwo key players are out for the remainder of Saturday’s game. It looks like Braedyn Locke will be behind center for the Badgers for the rest of the day.Halftime: Iowa 7, Wisconsin 0 … punts: 12The important number is the score, and Iowa holds the edge there.Iowa also holds a 169-141 lead in yardage thanks to Leshon Williams’ 82-yard touchdown scamper. This game has seen more punts (12) than first downs (11), which favors Iowa and Tory Taylor.Wisconsin quarterback Tanner Mordecai leaves game with injuryWisconsin quarterback Tanner Mordecai took a big hit near the sideline from Jay Higgins and was replaced by Braedyn Locke. It’s unclear if Mordecai will return, but he was seen running on the sideline.Wisconsin was forced to punt again.Punt battle continuesWith just over 2:00 to go in the first half, we’ve seen 11 total first downs and 10 punts.Iowa leads 7-0 in the one category that really matters, though.Deacon Hill sacked on fourth down; Wisconsin takes over deep in its own territoryIowa still leads 7-0 with 4:54 to go in the half.Tory Taylor strikes againIowa’s punting hero pinned Wisconsin at its own 19 after a 53-yard boot.Leshon Williams breaks long touchdownLeshon Williams was tired of seeing zeroes on the scoreboard.The Hawkeye running back dashed 82 yards to the house to put Iowa up, 7-0, with 11:49 to go before halftime.End of the first quarter: Iowa 0, Wisconsin 0A back-and-forth first quarter saw zero points. The Hawkeyes have the ball at their own 18 when the second quarter gets going.Iowa forces three-and-outThe Hawkeyes defense did its job.Iowa forced a punt and will have possession at its own 16-yard line.Hawkeyes stuffed on fourth downA promising drive saw Iowa get into Wisconsin territory, but an end-around on fourth-and-3 resulted in a loss after Nico Ragaini was corralled in the backfield.Still scoreless in Madison. Wisconsin takes over with 1:33 left in the quarter.Erick All helped off the field after injuryIowa tight end Erick All had to be helped off the field after taking a shot to the knees on a catch across the middle of the field.Iowa stops Wisconsin on fourth downWisconsin’s offense moved the ball well, but the drive ended empty after the Hawkeyes defense stuffed Braelon Allen for a 2-yard loss on fourth down.The Hawkeyes will take over at their own 15 in a scoreless game and 6:29 on the clock in the first quarter.Iowa elects to receive, punts on first driveThe bad news for Iowa: The Hawkeyes’ first drive resulted in zero points despite two first downs. The good news for Iowa: Tory Taylor still exists, and Iowa’s punter did his usual great work and pinned the Badgers at their own 4-yard line.Iowa football injury report vs. WisconsinNo major surprises on the Hawkeyes’ Big Ten-mandated injury report.Jaziun Patterson and Joe Evans are both listed as questionable. See the full injury report here.How to watch Iowa at Wisconsin footballWhen: 3:05 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14Where: Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, WisconsinTV: FOXLivestream: Fox Sports LiveRadio: Hawkeye Radio NetworkIowa vs. Wisconsin football series rivalryWisconsin holds a 49-45-2 all-time edge in the rivalry, but the Hawkeyes won last season and have taken two of the last three. Iowa has not won in Madison since 2015, however.This game will likely have major implications in the Big Ten West race. Since the Big Ten reorganized its divisions in 2014, Iowa and Wisconsin have represented the West in six of nine Big Ten Championship games.Iowa vs. Wisconsin football betting oddsIowa is a 10-point underdog, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Wisconsin is -360 on the moneyline.The total is set at 34.5 points.

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