Kirk Ferentz says Mark Gronowski stepped into a leadership role at Iowa naturally and didn’t force it. Also, in regards to him playing at less than 100% on Saturday, said he earned a lot of credit. “He’s just done nothing but impress everybody here.”

Asked about the firing of James Franklin and the desire to axe Luke Fickell, Ferentz says college football has become more like the NFL. “That world has crept down into our world. … We live in reactionary times.”

Kirk Ferentz says both injured RBs — Terrell Washington Jr. and Jaziun Patterson — are “iffy” and he’s not optimistic on either. Says he doesn’t expect LB Jaden Harrell to play against Penn State on Saturday.

It's time.

Q4 7:24 | Iowa 37, Wisconsin 0 Xavier Williams scores on a 19-yard rush to push the lead to 37. That should end the day for the Hawkeyes' starters.

The Wisconsin band appears to be exiting the stadium with more than 10 minutes to go?

Q3 10:30 | Iowa 30, Wisconsin 0 The Hawkeyes pour it on some more. Xavier Williams rumbles in from 29 yards out to give Iowa a 30-point advantage after a Wisconsin three-and-out. Jeremy Hecklinski time?

The Hawkeyes ran for more yards in the first half (113) against the No. 6 run defense in the country than they did all day against Indiana (92). The bye week did wonders on more than just Mark Gronowski's knee.

HALF | Iowa 23, Wisconsin 0 Drew Stevens walks off the first half with a 49-yard field goal. Iowa drove 60 yards in 94 seconds to set up the field goal.

Reece Vander Zee makes his first reception of the season and its a 14-yard gain.

Q2 9:00 | Iowa 20, Wisconsin 0 Drew Stevens boots a 25-yard field goal through the uprights to extend the Hawkeye lead to 20. Who exceeds their 2024 scoring total first?

Wisconsin pass goes backwards and Iowa gets on the loose ball at the Badger 28-yard line.

Gronowski throws into double coverage and it's an interception on the first play of the drive. Essentially erases the Wisconsin punt, which the Badgers unleashed from their own 34. Wisconsin ball at its own 36.

Q1 1:36 | Iowa 17, Wisconsin 0 Graves doesn't get the pick six, but Mark Gronowski scores on a QB keeper on the first play of the drive. Turn on the Brewer game Wisconsinites.

HOLY AARON GRAVES !!! BIG MAN TOUCHDOWN !!! It'll be reviewed, but, as it stands right now, Aaron Graves returns an interception 41 yards for a score. That's two drives, two picks for the Badgers.

Q1 2:33 | Iowa 10, Wisconsin 3 Kamari Moulton scores a touchdown on a six-yard run to cap the three-play, 24-yard drive. The Hawkeyes have taken control early.

Brian Allen tips a Wisconsin pass at the line and Bryce Hawthorne makes a diving catch for an interception at the Wisconsin 24.

Q1 4:33 | Iowa 3, Wisconsin 0 Gronowski air mails Sam Phillips in the end zone on third down. A holding penalty on Kade Pieper would've negated a touchdown anyway. Drew Stevens nails a 32-yard field goal.

Hayden Large didn't even try to sell that 😂

Iowa gives up one first down and then forces a punt. Hawkeyes take over on their own 19.

Overturned. Wisconsin converts on third-and-4.

Iowa recovers a fumble at the Wisconsin 26. Zach Lutmer on the recovery.

Encouraging as a three-and-out can be. Gronowski overthrows DJ Vonnahme on third-and-3 and the Hawkeyes have to punt.

It'll be Gronowski for the first drive.

Wisconsin received a 15-yard penalty before the game and was forced to kick from its own 20-yard line. Wetjen returns it to the Iowa 30.

Iowa will receive the opening kickoff. Gronowski and Hecklinski warming up before the kick.

📍Camp Randall Stadium Here’s the crowd with just under 10 to go before kickoff. There must be a big playoff game in Milwaukee tonight? Students still filtering in. Follow for updates!

Iowa HC Kirk Ferentz says it’s “so far, so good” for QB Mark Gronowski this week. Says he’s more optimistic about the senior’s chances to play against Wisconsin now than this time last week.

McKenna Woliczko says she will be doing some heavy peer recruiting. Particularly with Addison Bjorn, who she hopes to play with at Iowa.

BREAKING | Five-star 2026 women's basketball prospect McKenna Woliczko announces her commitment to Iowa. The San Bruno, California native picked the Hawkeyes over finalists Southern California, South Carolina and Ohio State.

Lester says it’s fair to say Gronowski has a chance to play next Saturday, but reiterated that it is cloudy right now.

Lester says a camp injury to Zach Ortweth really sped up DJ Vonnahme’s development.

Tim Lester on the third-and-5 screen to Kamari Moulton that fell incomplete. Said “it was there.” Speculates it might’ve been a touchdown if it was completed. “He (Hank) fell away. Throw got away from him.”

Lester says Hank Brown’s feet weren’t calm on Saturday. He said that’s not what he showed during spring/fall.

Lester says they don’t know Mark Gronowski’s status right now.

Iowa OC Tim Lester at the podium for bye week availability.

Zach Lutmer! Interception! The Hawkeyes have the ball on the Indiana 29-yard line with 2:50 to play.

In the fringe of field goal range, Hank Brown’s pass tips off Sam Phillips’ hands and into the arms of an Indiana defender. Just over 6 minutes left in a tie game.

Nevermind, it's Hank Brown at QB for Iowa.

Q4 9:47 | Indiana 13, Iowa 13 The Hoosiers respond with a 44-yard field goal. Gronowski returns to the field for Iowa.

The Iowa defense is FLYING around out there. They've been super physical in the second half.

Q4 12:50 | Indiana 10, Iowa 13 Drew Stevens nails a 54-yard field goal to put the Hawkeyes back in front. Mark Gronowski was injured on a third-down scramble.

ENTRINGER ‼️ AGAIN ‼️ The Hawkeyes make another clutch stop on fourth down to open the fourth quarter.

Mendoza is ruled short by a yard.

Huge play from Xavier Nwankpa to get to Fernando Mendoza on the scramble drill. Looks like he might have stopped him just short. Then, a scrum ensued.

Indiana is tempting fate with these fumbles.

Iowa doesn't get a defensive pass interference penalty on third-and-3 and has to punt the ball back to the Hoosiers. Indiana takes over at its own 14.

Beau Stephens shaken up on the first play of Iowa's drive. He tries to limp off under his own power, but ends up needing help. Looked like it was his left leg that was hurt.

Iowa's defensive line is feasting on this Indiana offensive line. Phil Parker has done a good job putting Fernando Mendoz in duress today.

Gronowski misses Jacob Gill on third-and-7. Then, Indiana blocked the ensuing Iowa punt to get the ball at their own 42. Could be a massive two-play sequence.