Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz says quarterback Mark Gronowski has returned to practice and is likely to play on Saturday night when the Hawkeyes visit Wisconsin. Gronowski suffered a knee injury in the fourth quarter of a September 27th 20-15 loss to Indiana. Backup Hank Brown finished the game against the Hoosiers. He and Wake Forest transfer Jeremy Hecklinski are getting reps in practice.

Ferentz says Gronowski was medically cleared to resume practice and a decision on his status for the game will be made at the end of the week.

Ferentz says a big part of the decision will be based on how confident Gronowski is that he can be effective.

Ferentz says running back Jazz Patterson and starting middle linebacker Jaden Harrell will miss the Wisconsin game due to injury. Sophomore receiver Reece Vander Zee could see his first action of the season. Vander Zee suffered a foot injury in preseason camp.