The Wisconsin Badgers play the Iowa Hawkeyes on the road tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. CT. The Badgers, coming off a tough loss to the No. 3 Penn State Nittany Lions, will look to bounce back against a stout Iowa defense.

Wisconsin and Iowa are each 5-3 and have a conference record of 3-2 this season. The Hawkeyes are coming off a 40-14 home win over Northwestern, but are 2-2 in their last four games. The Badgers have to do a little more to win comfortably in Iowa City.

Stop Kaleb Johnson

Johnson is easily Iowa's most prominent offensive weapon. The junior has already racked up over 1,000 yards and 16 touchdowns this season, averaging 7.8 yards per carry. Under a great offensive line, Johnson has thrived in this breakout season.

Not only does Wisconsin have to worry about Johnson in the backfield, but also as a receiving option. He has 18 receptions for 111 yards and one touchdown this season. Johnson is by far the biggest threat to the Badgers' defense and it will be a challenge as Wisconsin's run defense continues to struggle.

Pressure on Brendan Sullivan

Sullivan will be the starting quarterback for the second straight season after Cade McNamara suffered a concussion two weeks earlier. Against Northwestern, Sullivan didn't have to do much as he went 9-for-14 for 79 yards. It was an efficient game, but not an explosive one for the reinforcements.

The Badgers need to prevent Sullivan from using Johnson as much. They need to apply pressure behind the offensive line and get Sullivan to throw early. Iowa ranks second to last in passing yards per game this season, and that was with McNamara.

Braedyn Locke needs to get comfortable

Locke has a chance for a big rebound game after throwing a costly interception against Penn State last weekend. He didn't play particularly well against the Nittany Lions, and things won't be much easier against an elite defense this weekend.

However, if Wisconsin's offensive line gives Locke enough time to make the right throws, he can get back on track. Iowa has one of the better rushing defenses in the Big Ten and ranks seventh in yards per game. However, they are in the bottom half of the conference in passing yards per game. Locke has to find his receivers when the running game isn't working.