The Heartland Trophy will be contested this Saturday at Kinnick Stadium when the Iowa Hawkeyes (5-3) take on the Wisconsin Badgers (5-3). This matchup has historically been one of the premier rivalries in the Big Ten, and despite the absence of divisions, it continues to be a must-watch for fans.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch and listen to the Iowa Hawkeyes vs Wisconsin Badgers NCAAF game, plus plenty more.
Iowa Hawkeyes vs Wisconsin Badgers: Date and kick-off time
The Iowa Hawkeyes will take on the Wisconsin Badgers in a highly anticipated NCAAF game on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 7:30 pm ET/ 4:30 pm PT, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
| Date | Saturday, November 2, 2024 |
| Kick-off Time | 7:30 pm ET/ 4:30 pm PT |
| Venue | Kinnick Stadium |
| Location | Iowa City, Iowa |
How to watch Iowa Hawkeyes vs Wisconsin Badgers on TV & stream live online
TV channel: NBC
- Broadcasters: Noah Eagle (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (color analyst) are on the game call.
Streaming service: Peacock
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How to listen to live play-by-play commentary of Iowa Hawkeyes vs Wisconsin Badgers
Audio stream: SiriusXM — Home: 85 (CAR), 85 (NE) | Away: 391 (CAR), 981 (NE)
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Iowa Hawkeyes vs Wisconsin Badgers team news & key players
Iowa Hawkeyes team news
The Hawkeyes are dealing with several injuries, and similar to their rivals, they will be without their starting quarterback. Cade McNamara is sidelined, along with standout wide receiver Kaleb Brown and versatile tight end Addison Ostrenga. This absence is significant, especially since the offense has struggled at various points this season.
Following the departure of Brian Ferentz, the Hawkeye offense is beginning to show signs of revival under new offensive coordinator Tim Lester. Iowa now ranks 55th nationally in scoring, averaging 27.9 points per game. While this is modest by some standards, it marks a notable improvement for a team typically focused on defense. Cade McNamara had been performing well as the starting quarterback, but after his injury against Northwestern, he will not be on this week’s depth chart. Instead, Brendan Sullivan will take the helm after his 9-of-14 passing for 79 yards in relief last week.
Wisconsin Badgers team news
The early-season loss of Tyler Van Dyke at quarterback dealt a significant blow to the Badgers, and they have struggled to find their offensive rhythm ever since. With a trio of wide receivers listed as questionable, along with two offensive linemen, it seems that their depth issues on the offensive side are unlikely to resolve in this matchup.
On the ground, Tawee Walker has been productive, racking up 624 rushing yards and scoring 10 touchdowns, averaging 78.0 yards per game. In his eight appearances, Braedyn Locke has thrown for 1,281 yards, averaging 160.1 yards per game, with seven touchdowns and six interceptions, completing 57.6% of his passes. Additionally, Locke has contributed with 3 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Will Pauling has emerged as a reliable target, totaling 38 receptions for 381 yards (averaging 47.6 yards per game) and scoring two touchdowns over the same eight-game span. Vinny Anthony has also been effective, catching 20 passes for 382 yards (averaging 47.8 yards per game) and adding two touchdowns to his tally.
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