Brendan Sullivan gets his first start at quarterback for Iowa Saturday night at home when the Hawkeyes host Wisconsin. Sullivan replaced the injured Cade McNamara in the second quarter against Northwestern and sparked the Hawkeyes to a 40-14 win.

Sullivan’s ability to run is an added weapon for the Hawkeyes, whether it is designed runs or pulling the ball down out of the pocket.

The Badger defense has been a tough one to solve for the Iowa offense in recent years and Sullivan says this will be no different.

Sullivan transferred from Northwestern and made his first appearance for the Wildcats two years ago in a 42-7 loss to Wisconsin. Hawkeye receiver Jacob Gill also transferred from Northwestern and says Sullivan is ready for the challenge.

Sullivan had mainly been used in short yardage and goal line situations and center Logan Jones feels he is ready to take the reigns of the offense.

Jones says Sullivan’s mobility gives the offense an added dimension.