Iowa Hawkeyes defeat Wisconsin Badgers 30-0: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · NCAAF · Wisconsin Badgers 0, Iowa Hawkeyes 30
The Iowa Hawkeyes beat the Wisconsin Badgers 30-0 on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Kinnick Stadium. The Iowa Hawkeyes covered the spread as 2.5-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 36, with 30 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes final score and game recap
The Iowa Hawkeyes led 10-0 after the first quarter and 20-0 at halftime. They outscored the Wisconsin Badgers 10-0 in the second half. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jaylon Domingeaux (Wisconsin Badgers): 6 catches for 86 yards.
- Tyrell Henry (Wisconsin Badgers): 2 catches for 54 yards.
- Hank Brown (Iowa Hawkeyes): 20/24 passing for 222 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Tony Diaz (Iowa Hawkeyes): 4 catches for 75 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
Who covered the spread in Wisconsin Badgers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes?
The Iowa Hawkeyes covered the spread as 2.5-point favorites, winning by 30 points.
The spread opened at Iowa Hawkeyes -3.5 and closed at Iowa Hawkeyes -2.5.
Did Wisconsin Badgers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes go over or under the total?
The game went under: 30 points combined against a closing total of 36, under by 6. 20 of the 30 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 36.5 and closed at 36.
How did AiQ's Wisconsin Badgers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Iowa Hawkeyes to win at -135, a win (+$74.07 on a $100 bet).
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes game prop results: first half, first quarter and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half moneyline: Iowa Hawkeyes won the first half, paying -130.
- First-quarter moneyline: Iowa Hawkeyes won the first quarter, paying -130.
- First-half spread: Iowa Hawkeyes -0.5 covered, paying -102.
- First-half total 17.5: the over, paying -102, with 20 points scored.
- First-quarter total 6.5: the over, paying -154, with 10 points scored.
- Iowa Hawkeyes team total 17.5: the over, paying -113, with 30 scored.
- Wisconsin Badgers team total 16.5: the under, paying +100, with 0 scored.
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Wisconsin Badgers at +112 and the Iowa Hawkeyes at -135. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Iowa Hawkeyes a 55% favorite. The Iowa Hawkeyes won as the favorite at -135: $74.07 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Iowa Hawkeyes, the best price before the game was -122 at FanDuel: +0.8% value.
The spread moved toward the Wisconsin Badgers between the open and the close, and the Iowa Hawkeyes covered. The total moved down from 36.5 to 36, and the game went under.
Wisconsin Badgers and Iowa Hawkeyes betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Wisconsin Badgers 5-3 in the 2026 regular season (4-0 at home, 1-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 5 times.
This result left the Iowa Hawkeyes 6-2 in the 2026 regular season (4-1 at home, 2-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 5 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 6 times.
What's next for Wisconsin Badgers and Iowa Hawkeyes?
Next for the Wisconsin Badgers: the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at home on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Next for the Iowa Hawkeyes: at the Northwestern Wildcats on Friday, November 6, 2026.