Oct 30, 2021; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz looks on during warmups prior to the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
October 12, 2023 6: 30 am CT
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz met with the media earlier this week in advance of the massive showdown between the 5-1 Hawkeyes and 4-1 Wisconsin Badgers this Saturday.
The meeting between the two programs is Ferentz’s No. 22 as head coach at Iowa. His record against the Badgers sits at 9-13, though the Hawkeyes have won two of the last three in the series.
Ferentz’s 2023 Iowa team looks just like almost every one he’s had during his tenure: a terrific defense, great special teams and an offense that is tasked with not losing the game.
Saturday’s matchup is fascinating. Iowa remains Iowa, while Wisconsin recently went through a program facelift. It feels like a true ‘old meets new’ situation.
Here is everything the Iowa head coach said about Wisconsin before Saturday’s contest:
On Wisconsin’s new-look offense and different personnel packages
“That’s certainly a good switch. We got a good look at them last week watching Purdue film. It looks different from that standpoint, but what doesn’t look different they still look big, physical.”
On Wisconsin’s offensive talent
“They run the ball really well. When you have backs like they have, although one is injured right now, but Allen is just a tremendous foo