Total Yards
Wisconsin270
Iowa156
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Iowa at Wisconsin
Oct 30, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 9
Away
Iowa
Big Ten
Final Score
7 - 27
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Wisconsin
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Passing Yards
Wisconsin104
Iowa132
Rushing Yards
Wisconsin166
Iowa24
Turnovers
Wisconsin0
Iowa3
Game Conditions
Temperature52°F
Wind8 mph N
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Wisconsin35:47
Iowa24:13
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Wisconsin beats Iowa 27-7
Wisconsin defeated Iowa 27-7 in Week 9 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 270-156 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Wisconsin set the terms early in a game that finished 27-7. G. Mertz pass,to J. Ferguson for 4 yds for a TD, (C. Larsh KICK) came with {'seconds': 8, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving Wisconsin the first major swing.
Wisconsin's box score carried the story: 270 total yards, 166 rushing yards, and 104 passing yards. Iowa finished with 156 total yards, including 24 on the ground and 132 through the air.
Wisconsin converted 6-16 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-3, Wisconsin led 20-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Collin Larsh 32 Yd Field Goal.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
G. Mertz pass,to J. Ferguson for 4 yds for a TD, (C. Larsh KICK) (Wisconsin led 7-0 over Iowa).
Field Goal Good
Collin Larsh 32 Yd Field Goal (Wisconsin led 20-0 over Iowa).
Rushing Touchdown
G. Mertz run for 1 yd for a TD, (C. Larsh KICK) (Wisconsin led 17-0 over Iowa).
Field Goal Good
Collin Larsh 29 Yd Field Goal (Wisconsin led 10-0 over Iowa).
Rushing Touchdown
S. Petras run for 1 yd for a TD, (C. Shudak KICK) (Iowa led 7-20 over Wisconsin).
Rushing Touchdown
G. Mertz run for 1 yd for a TD, (C. Larsh KICK) (Wisconsin led 27-7 over Iowa).
Stat Callouts
Final score
27-7
Wisconsin defeated Iowa.
Total yards
270-156
Wisconsin held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
166
Wisconsin averaged 3.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
104
Wisconsin averaged 4.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-16
Wisconsin's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-13
Iowa's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Wisconsin | Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 270 | 156 |
| Passing Yards | 104 | 132 |
| Rushing Yards | 166 | 24 |
| First Downs | 16 | 9 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-16 | 2-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-23 | 2-12 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 11-22 | 12-25 |
| Rushing Attempts | 48 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 35:47 | 24:13 |