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Wisconsin vs Iowa State
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Wisconsin Badgers | 7 | Wisconsin leads |
 Iowa State Cyclones | 0 |
Meetings since 1895: 7. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Wisconsin has won the last 7 meetings.
7-0 Regular season
7-0 Last 7
25-4 Avg score
7 Longest Wisconsin win run
Biggest Wisconsin win 45-0 in 1901, a 45-point margin.
Every Wisconsin vs Iowa State meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Wisconsin win | Madison | 28-7 |
| 1991 | Wisconsin win | Madison | 7-6 |
| 1966 | Wisconsin win | Madison | 20-10 |
| 1925 | Wisconsin win | Madison | 30-0 |
| 1924 | Wisconsin win | Madison | 17-0 |
| 1901 | Wisconsin win | Madison | 45-0 |
| 1895 | Wisconsin win | Madison | 28-6 |
Scores from the Wisconsin perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1895.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Wisconsin Badgers lead the series since 1895, 7-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Wisconsin and Iowa State meet.
How to watch Wisconsin vs Iowa State
When Wisconsin and Iowa State are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Wisconsin radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Wisconsin vs Iowa State time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Wisconsin this season
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Wisconsin vs Iowa State: the essentials
Wisconsin Badgers vs Iowa State Cyclones is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big Ten against the Big 12 (Power 4). Wisconsin Badgers lead the series since 1895, 7-0. Across 7 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Wisconsin vs Iowa State head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Wisconsin Badgers team hub, the Big Ten this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Iowa State against the whole conference, see Iowa State vs the Big Ten.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Wisconsin and Iowa State?
Wisconsin Badgers lead the series since 1895, 7-0. The two programs have met 7 times on record.
How can I watch Wisconsin vs Iowa State?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Wisconsin and Iowa State in the same conference?
No. Wisconsin plays in the Big Ten. Iowa State plays in the Big 12 (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.