Iowa City, Iowa ? All season long, Iowa has thrived on swiping the ball. Saturday, the Hawkeyes’ thievery earned them a piece of the Big Ten Conference title — and Michigan a spot in the Rose Bowl.

The No. 17 Hawkeyes forced four turnovers, turning three of them into 13 second-half points en route to a 30-7 victory over No. 9 Wisconsin.

Ohio State’s 37-21 victory over Michigan earlier in the day raised the stakes for the 80th meeting between the Badgers and Hawkeyes, putting the conference title on the line for both teams and a Rose Bowl berth in Wisconsin’s grasp.

Iowa responded with its seventh straight win since losing to Michigan, 30-17. For the second time in three years, the Hawkeyes (9-2, 7-1) shared ownership of the league title. But because of that loss to Michigan, the Wolverines claim the Big Ten’s Bowl Championship Series spot and their second straight trip to Pasadena, Calif.

With a running game depleted by injuries, the Hawkeyes were forced all year to find other ways to win. In the last three games, Iowa recorded 20 takeaways despite a ground game that is ranked among the nation’s worst.

“The turnovers were a big factor all season,” said Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz, whose team led the Big Ten in takeaways. “They’re always an important stat, and they are critical to us having success.”

For the Badgers (9-2, 6-2), a promising season has crumbled the last two weeks with two losses by a combined 79-21, including a humbling 49-14 defeat at Michigan State.

Playing without leading rusher Anthony Davis, Wisconsin was held to just 41 yards rushing and 186 overall. Davis, who rushed for 894 yards and 11 touchdowns this season, was in uniform, but stayed on the sideline because of a thigh injury.

Wisconsin receiver Darrin Charles, left, fights for a pass with Iowa defender Miguel Merrick. The Hawkeyes beat the Badgers, 30-7, Saturday in Iowa City, Iowa.

“I’m disappointed we didn’t play better with so much on the line,” said Badgers coach Barry Alvarez.