Overview

• Fickell said Simmons will start against Iowa if Billy Edwards Jr. remains sidelined, with Danny O'Neil still expected to have a role.
• Wisconsin is averaging 18.6 points per game, including 11.3 over its last three games against Power Four opponents, all losses by at least two touchdowns.
• The Badgers will stick with last week’s configuration up front, keeping Davis Heinzen at center and Kerry Kodanko at right guard.
• No fresh timelines were provided for Edwards (knee), Renfro (knee/ankle) or Preston Zachman (lower body).
• Iowa lists quarterback Mark Gronowski day-to-day, while returner Kaden Wetjen leads the nation in punt return average and ranks second on kickoffs with touchdowns in both phases.