Iowa v. Wisconsin in the Red Zone

[EyeAmHawk]

Wisconsin is going to move the ball as will Iowa, however I think it's going to be whoever performs better in the red zone that determines the winner. I like Iowa's chances on the short field better than Wisconsin's chances. Iowa boasts the #1 Red Zone Defense in the nation. Iowa's defense has given up 9 scores on 17 drives inside the red zone this season.

On the flip side Wisconsin's Red Zone Defense has given up scores on 16 of 18 trips to the red zone, ranking them at 100. Overall, Wisconsin's defense has performed well this season just not when allowing teams to drive into the red zone.

As most other stats seem to balance out evenly between Wisconsin and Iowa, it will be interesting to see how the battle in the red zone plays out.

 

[goods10]

Wisconsin has a crazy ridiculous scoring ratio inside the red zone so far this year. I think they have scored on like 28 straight trips. Something like that.

 

[EyeAmHawk]

Wisconsin has a crazy ridiculous scoring ratio inside the red zone so far this year. I think they have scored on like 28 straight trips. Something like that.

That makes it even more interesting.

 

[edr247]

Matchups:
Wisconsin offense scoring- 32 scores on 36 trips, with 22 rushing TDs, 7 passing TDs, 3 FGs. Ranks 18th (t) in the nation.
Iowa defense giving up- 9 scores on 17 trips, with 2 rushing TDs, 5 passing TDs, 2 FGs. Ranks 1st in the nation.

Iowa offense scoring- 23 scores on 26 trips, with 10 rushing TDs, 10 passing TDs, 3 FGs. Ranks 27th (t) in the nation.
Wisconsin defense giving up- 16 scores on 18 trips, with 3 rushing TDs, 7 passing TDs, 6 FGs. Ranks 100th in the nation.