What is the weather forecast for Wisconsin Badgers vs. Iowa football on Saturday?

The weather could get a bit dicey for Wisconsin’s rivalry game at Iowa on Saturday.

The Badgers and Hawkeyes are scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET, 6:30 p.m. CT. That nighttime kickoff will inevitably bring cooler temperatures, but the forecast also calls for steady rains throughout the night.

Related: Ranking the biggest storylines entering Wisconsin’s rivalry battle with Iowa

Weather.com’s specific forecast projects a low temperature of 47 degrees with 11-mile-per-hour winds out of the East and a 90% chance of rain. It predicts ‘Showers early, becoming a steady rain late’ with the possibility of thunder.

November in the Big Ten usually sees weather play a factor on gameday — at least in the Midwestern states. Saturday’s primetime battle between Wisconsin and Iowa appears to be no different.

Nov 12, 2022; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; A general view of Kinnick Stadium before the game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Wisconsin Badgers. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Any inclement weather would only heighten the importance of controlling the line of scrimmage and running the football well. Both Wisconsin and Iowa’s offenses are built around the run game. As always, that is a strength-vs-strength matchup.

For more on the specific matchup and the Badgers’ possible advantages, check out our ranking of the game’s biggest storylines. Weather was not a consideration earlier in the week, though it may soon become one if this forecast comes to fruition.

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Publish date : 2024-10-31 11:36:34

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