Overview

• The defeat drops Wisconsin to 2-4 overall and 0-3 in Big Ten play, extending a four-game skid this season and an eight-game losing run against Power Four opponents dating to last year.
• The result included rare program marks: first time scoreless since 2014, first home shutout since 1980, and first time Iowa blanked Wisconsin in Madison since 1929, per Zach Heilprin.
• Luke Fickell called the loss "as low as it can be," apologized, and warned that if the team does not compete "none of us are going to be here."
• Mistakes piled up with three unsportsmanlike penalties, two interceptions by quarterback Hunter Simmons, a lost fumble, dropped passes and missed tackles.
• Fans, former players and media voiced frustration on social platforms, and coverage noted that a continued slide could prompt significant offseason changes, with No. 1 Ohio State up next.