SpikeFan2016

September 28th, 2016 at 4:29 PM ^

I cannot see Wisconsin losing a Big Ten West game.

They look about 500 times better than Iowa and will have a huge chip on their shoulder for the way they lost last season (by 4 points, Wisconsin fumbled the ball with "Goal to go" TWICE. Field goals in both of those drives, or a TD in just one of them (one of the fumbles was from the 2 yard line) would've won them the game). 

I'm way not sold on Nebraska and that game is at night, in Madison.  Nebraska's two games in Camp Randall since joining the Big Ten were absolute blowouts (48-17 in 2011 and 59-24 in 2014). Fat chance the Huskers win break that streak with the Badgers looking better than they have in years. 

 

If they somehow beat Ohio State, assuming things go the right way this weekend, they will finish 11-1. 

 

Most likely is 10-2, with losses to OSU and UM. 

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lhglrkwg

September 28th, 2016 at 3:17 PM ^

I think Wisconsins defense is >> than BYUs or Norhwesterns last year but our D vs their O is a similarly good match up. I mean MSU and LSU both did very well against Wisconsins offense lest we forget. Theyre no juggernaut. Its their D that has been carrying them. I expect a very low scoring game probably decided by turnovers or special teams

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SteelBrad

September 28th, 2016 at 2:50 PM ^

I don't care about Cowherd but this game could be similar to Northwestern 2015. Could...

Northwestern was a hard-nosed bunch who had played great defense and won some games convincingly. They then proceeded to get pantsed at the Big House.

I was there, it was amazing. I'll be there this weekend, I hope it's amazing.



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DrMantisToboggan

September 28th, 2016 at 4:44 PM ^

Came here to say this. NW was a BIG west team that beat a highly ranked team it wasn't supposed to early, had a "frightening" defense, and had shot up the rankings from where they were in the preseason polls. And then we punched them in the mouth.

I don't think the score will be the same, but I think we cover the spread. 27-6.



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ijohnb

September 28th, 2016 at 2:54 PM ^

rains all day as it is supposed to, I believe it could be trouble.  If we have to run for 200 yards against Wisconsin and are limited in the air that will be a very tough break for us.  I expect us to win, but this is not a good game for possible soaking rain.

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Needs

September 28th, 2016 at 4:31 PM ^

They actually haven't run the ball well at all. Clement's been banged up with an ankle and they're starting a walk-on and a D-III transfer on the o-line. They're still going to try to club teams with the run game, but it hasn't really proven effective. Where UW's been good on offense is with a possession type passing game oriented around their very good TE and their WRs (Peavy is a small crossing route type guy, Wheelwright is a Funchess sized box out artist). 

 

EDIT: Just to add to this, the only game they've averaged more than 4 yards per rush this season was vs. Akron. LSU and MSU held them to 3.2 and 3.0 yards per rush respectively. Even Georgia State held them to 3.8 ypr.

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Bodogblog

September 28th, 2016 at 4:20 PM ^

I don't think their OL is that great.  They whiffed or were turnstiled several times by Sparty's DL, including non-McDowell participants.  Not a vintage Wiscy OL in my opinion, I think our DL will really dominate them. 

Their offense is going to depend on that RS freshman completing passes.  He was very good in the Sparty game.  And their playcalling was outstanding.  If Don Brown coaches to at least a draw, I think we shut them down pretty good.  

And their field goal kicker is questionable remember, if the starter doesn't come back. 

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ak47

September 28th, 2016 at 4:55 PM ^

I think rain benefits Wisconsin, we have better athletes and rain neutralizes speed. See osu msu last year. But is it supposed to rain that much gameday? I thought it was showers rather than a constant monsoon. Just a wet field probably doesn't impact the game that that much.

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DHughes5218

September 28th, 2016 at 2:57 PM ^

Wisconsin reminds me of a poor man's Michigan. I would be much more concerned with an offensive powered team. I don't see them getting more than a fg. 31 - 3 and that's assuming our offense struggles for the first 1.5 quarters.

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Hab

September 28th, 2016 at 2:56 PM ^

Weather could be a factor.  This could turn into a very, very old school Big ten fight.  Here's to hoping our uglies are better than your uglies.

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trueblueintexas

September 28th, 2016 at 2:56 PM ^

Is this some sort of sick reverse psychology? Cowherd knows Harbaugh doesn't like him. Knows what ever he says Harbaugh will do the opposite because of aforementioned dislike. Cowherd says Michigan will blow out Wisconsin. Harbaugh then decides, I'll show Cowherd, I'll only win by 3. Cowherd gives Wisconsin a punchers chance to beat Harbaugh in last minute of a 3 point game. 

Little does Cowherd know, Harbaugh has double secret reverse psychology plan in the works. Will blow out Wisconsin anyway and then when Cowherd cries while asking Harbaugh to do an interview, Harbaugh says not again, call James Franklin.

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flashOverride

September 28th, 2016 at 2:59 PM ^

I can remember way back in the '90s when the people I used to watch games with felt Lee Corso had a bit of antagonistic relationship with Michigan. They'd always freak out if he picked Michigan, "NOOOOOO, not Lee, we're fucked!". Thing is it seemed like they usually won when he did.

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Jeff09

September 28th, 2016 at 3:00 PM ^

This is a dumb take IMO. Just based on the quality of the defenses this is likely to be pretty close, I don't see either team cresting much over 28-35 barring some crazy special teams or turnover happenings. This is by far the best defense we've faced so far - while I think we'll pull away eventually as nobody will be able to run but Speight > Hornibrook and our WRs / secondary > their WRs / secondary, it's gonna be a slugfest.

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