Wisconsin faces a daunting challenge this Saturday as they travel to tuscaloosa to take on the Alabama Crimson Tide, with the Badgers listed as 21.5-point underdogs. The game, set for 11:00 a.m. CT on ABC, marks a key early-season test for both programs.
Last season’s 42-10 defeat at Camp Randall Stadium, were Wisconsin quarterback Tyler Van Dyke suffered a season-ending ACL injury, looms large as the Badgers seek to reverse their fortunes. This year’s contest arrives after a mixed start for both teams: Wisconsin secured a win with sophomore quarterback Danny O’Neil throwing for a record-breaking 283 yards in his first start, while Alabama rebounded from a Week 1 upset loss to Florida State with a dominant 73-0 victory over UL-Monroe.O’Neil’s performance marked the most passing yards by a Badgers quarterback in their debut. Despite the offensive breakthrough – a 28-point second-half surge – Wisconsin recognizes the need for betterment on both sides of the ball before facing the Crimson Tide.
Alabama experienced a rollercoaster start to the season, falling to Florida State before overpowering UL-Monroe. The Crimson Tide will host Wisconsin at Bryant-denny Stadium.
Current betting odds, according to FanDuel, show Wisconsin at +21.5 and an over/under of 46.5.
