IOWA CITY — In an interview clip from April 9, 2025, Wisconsin outside linebacker Darryl Peterson delivered some words that have resonated within his own locker room … and now, six months later, in Iowa City.

Peterson was discussing Wisconsin’s 0-3 record in trophy games in 2024, with losses to Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska. The 42-10 loss to the Hawkeyes especially stung, as Iowa rushed for 329 yards and five touchdowns. As motivation, Wisconsin players endured 42 push-ups after every spring practice — a reminder of the 42 points Iowa put up at Kinnick Stadium in that lopsided rout.

“When have you heard of Iowa scoring 42 points ever. Like, ever?” Peterson said in April. “Forty-two points is unacceptable to anybody, especially those guys.”

Oddsmakers don’t see Iowa putting up 42 this ti

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