Madison, Wisconsin will be the center of the college football world on Saturday.
The Wisconsin Badgers will host the No. 4-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide in what will be the premier game of Week 3 across the sport.
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The matchup will be a challenge for Luke Fickell’s team. Alabama enters with a Heisman Trophy candidate in QB Jalen Milroe and a high-powered, dual-threat offense. New coach Kalen DeBoer still has the remnants of a Nick Saban team, but has also brought the offensive proficiency that got him and Washington to the national title game in 2023.
The Badgers will need a complete effort on both sides of the football to beat the Crimson Tide. Importantly, they must play much better than they have in the first two wins of the season.
Saturday’s game is a statement opportunity for both sides. If the Badgers play up to their potential, it could be a fantastic matchup.
As we near kickoff, here is all of the necessary information for Wisconsin’s game vs. Alabama, including a statistical preview, notable players to watch, the updated injury report, a broadcast guide and betting information:
Aug 30, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell looks on during the second quarter against the Western Michigan Broncos at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
SP+ Ranking:
Wisconsin: No. 29
Alabama: No. 3
Points Per Game — Points Allowed Per Game
Wisconsin: 27.5 — 13.5
Alabama: 52.5 — 8.0
Rushing Offense — Rushing Defense
Wisconsin: 183.5 yards per game — 121.5 allowed per game
Alabama: 266.5 yards per game — 124.0 allowed per game
Passing Offense — Passing Defense
Wisconsin: 203.0 yards per game — 127.5 allowed per game
Alabama: 230.0 yards per game — 103.0 allowed per game
Total Offense — Total Defense
Wisconsin: 386.5 yards per game — 249.0 allowed per game
Alabama: 496.5 yards per game — 227.0 allowed per game
Turnover Differential
Wisconsin: +0
Alabama: -2
Aug 30, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tyler Van Dyke (10) rushes with the football during the second quarter against the Western Michigan Broncos at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
QB Tyler Van Dyke
RB Tawee Walker (questionable)
WR Will Pauling
LT Jack Nelson
ILB Jake Chaney (out for the first half)
ILB Tackett Curtis
S Hunter Wohler
Jan 1, 2024; Pasadena, CA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) throws a pass against Michigan Wolverines defensive end Josaiah Stewart (5) in the fourth quarter in the 2024 Rose Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
QB Jalen Milroe
RB Jamarion Miller
WR Kobe Prentice
WR Ryan Williams (true freshman)
LT Kadyn Proctor
LB Jihaad Campbell
LB Deontae Lawson
S Malachi Moore
S Keon Sabb
DT Tim Keenan III
Wisconsin’s James Thompson Jr. (90) is shown during spring football practice Thursday, April 25, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Badgers football team plays their season opener against Western Michigan on August 31. Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel-USA TODAY NETWORK
Alabama: LT Kadyn Proctor (questionable), WR Cole Adams (doubtful), RT Elijah Pritchett (probable)
Wisconsin: DL James Thompson Jr. (out indefinitely), RB Tawee Walker (questionable)
Oct 28, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell during the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Milwaukee: AM-920 and FM-97.3
Madison: AM-1070 and FM-101.5
The games can also be heard on the Varsity Network App, Sirius XM channel 106/195 and statewide across the Badger Sports Network.
Aug 30, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell talks with linebacker Leon Lowery Jr. (8) during the second quarter against the Western Michigan Broncos at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
Date: Saturday, Sept. 14
Time: Noon ET, 11 a.m. CT
TV Channel: Fox (Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt)
Sep 7, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell during the game against the South Dakota Coyotes at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Spread: Alabama -16.5, Wisconsin +16.5
Moneyline: Alabama -750, Wisconsin +525
Over/Under: 49.5
(All odds via BetMGM)
Sep 2, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell walks out onto the field during warmups prior to the game against the Buffalo Bulls at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
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