Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz is happy with the way his team rebounded after a tough loss. The Hawkeyes bounced back from a 38-31 loss to Northwestern with road wins over Minnesota and Purdue and can climb right back into the Big Ten West race with a victory over 10th ranked Wisconsin. (click on the left side of each audio bar to play)

Ferentz says the Hawkeyes met the challenge after stumbling to a 3-2 start.

Wisconsin is ranked tenth despite consecutive losses to Michigan and Ohio State and Ferentz says the Badgers deserve the ranking.

Ferentz hopes tight end George Kittle will be available on Saturday. He injured a foot in the win at Purdue but x-rays were negative. Ferentz says LeShun Daniels and Akrum Wadley have become a good combination at running back.

Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst says the Hawkeyes have played well the past two weeks.
Iowa won a defensive battle a year ago in Madison but Chryst says that won’t play a factor in the outcome on Saturday.

Chryst says the proximity of the fans makes playing in Kinnick Stadium unique.

(Learfield Sports)