PLAYERS TO WATCH
–RB Jonathan Taylor is the headliner in the matchup against Iowa. How Taylor and the offensive line responds to last week’s upset loss to BYU might be the key to the season. Sure, Taylor had a respectable game with 117 yards rushing, but the O-line was manhandled and whistled for several key penalties.
–WR Danny Davis had a respectable showing in his first action, but he also missed some critical blocks and showed some rust. His ability to make plays on third downs is a big plus for the Badgers.
–K Rafael Gaglianone saw his streak of 13 straight made field goals end with a missed 42-yarder at the end of the BYU loss. Don’t be surprised if the senior kicker finds himself in another critical end-of-the-game situation at Iowa.
–LB T.J. Edwards is one of the main leaders on defense. The Badgers’ defense facing a tough test in a developing Iowa offense. Edwards can raise his stock among NFL scouts with a big game or a defining play that helps the Badgers in a key road conference game.
SERIES HISTORY: Wisconsin leads Iowa 46-43-2. The Badgers have won the last two meetings against Iowa, including a 38-14 decision in Madison last season.
QUOTE TO NOTE: “It’s disappointing, obviously we have a lot of goals and winning every game is one of them. We got to let it sting, remember this feeling, so we can come back next week ready to go.” — Wisconsin senior linebacker Ryan Connelly on the loss to BYU.
