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Half-time report
There are only two quarters left between Wisconsin and the win they would like to get tonight. After two quarters, a win is still up for grabs for both teams, but Wisconsin leads Western Michigan 10-7.
If Wisconsin keeps playing like this, they’ll start their season with a ‘W’. On the other hand, Western Michigan will start the season on the wrong foot unless they turn things around (and quickly).
Who’s playing
Western Michigan Broncos @ Wisconsin Badgers
Current records: Western Michigan 0-0, Wisconsin 0-0
How to watch
- When: Friday, August 30, 2024 at 9:00 PM ET
- Where: Camp Randall Stadium – Madison, Wisconsin
- TV: Foxsport 1
- To follow: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try it for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket costs: $5.00
What you need to know
The Western Michigan Broncos will hit the road to kick off this year’s campaign against the Wisconsin Badgers. Kickoff is scheduled for 9:00 PM ET on Friday at Camp Randall Stadium.
This game could come down to passing touchdowns, as neither team did well in that area last year. Wisconsin ranked 106th in the country, with 11 on the season. Western Michigan, meanwhile, ranked 112th with 13.
Looking back on last season, Wisconsin finished on the right side of .500 (7-5), and they hope to have an even more successful campaign this year. On the other hand, Western Michigan finished with a dismal 4-8 record.
Looking ahead, the matchup looks promising for Wisconsin as the team is favored by as many as 24 points. They finished last season with a 5-6-1 record against the spread.
Wisconsin should be happy with their spread advantage: the team was a solid 7-4 last season when favored. A gambler who placed a $100 bet on them to lose each of the twelve matches they played last year would have earned $339.73. Unfortunately, Western Michigan will open their season as the underdog, and as such last year the team was 0-8.
Chances
According to the latest data, Wisconsin is a heavy favorite with 24 points against Western Michigan college football opportunities.
The oddsmakers were in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened with a 24-point spread and stayed there.
The over/under is 56.5 points.
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Series history
Wisconsin won the only game these two teams have played in the last seven years.
- January 2, 2017 – Wisconsin 24 vs. Western Michigan 16
Wisconsin Injury Report
- James Thompson Jr.: out (upper body)
- Quincy Burroughs: out (Undisclosed)
- Rob Booker II: out (undisclosed)
Injury Report for Western Michigan
- Kenneth Womack: out (hand)