Brendan Sullivan gets his first start at quarterback for Iowa when the Hawkeyes host Wisconsin. The Northwestern transfer ignited the Hawkeyes to a 40-14 win over his former team and his ability to run gives them an added weapon. With Cade McNamara unavailable due to injury coach Kirk Ferentz would like to see Sullivan use his head when relying on his legs.

Both teams are 5-3 and Ferentz expects another tough and physical battle.

Ferentz remembers hist first game as Iowa coach against Wisconsin as a learning experience for the program. It was a 41-3 Badger victory in 1999.