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The Wisconsin Badgers host their first Big Ten game of the season on Oct. 5 when Purdue comes to Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, with kickoff at 11 a.m. and coverage on the Big Ten Network.

Purdue has lost 17 straight meetings with the Badgers since 2003. The Boilermakers finished last in the 18-team Big Ten preseason poll this year and come to Madison with a record of 1-3. That includes a 28-10 loss to Nebraska last week in the Big Ten opener.

Wisconsin also has two consecutive losses. After an opportunistic first half against USC, the Badgers lost in the second half and fell 38-21 in California. This game came two weeks after a lopsided home loss to non-conference opponent Alabama.

The Badgers desperately need this if they want to continue their 22-year streak of reaching a bowl game. The Boilermakers, on the other hand, certainly see Wisconsin as a winnable game on the schedule.

The Journal Sentinel will provide live coverage during the Wisconsin-Purdue game. Check out all the big moments, scoring opportunities and highlights from the game below.

team 1 2 3 4 IN TOTAL
WIS 7 7
PURE 0 0

Darryl Peterson flew into the backfield and stopped a run by Purdue's Reggie Love III on third-and-short, forcing Purdue to punt again on fourth down.

Tyrell Henry catches it fair at the 9 yard line. Purdue nearly reached midfield in this series, but doesn't appear to have much offensive firepower under an offensive coordinator in the first game.

We still have 4:38 minutes left in the first quarter.

Wisconsin just made its best play of the season: the recovered muffed punt. This is the third of the season, and it leads directly to a touchdown.

Cayson Pfeiffer, the long snapper, recovered the punt after Dillon Thieneman failed to handle it. It's the second miss of the game, although Purdue was able to make up for the first. Wisconsin, coming off a mediocre series offensively, came back to life 52 yards down the field at the Purdue 12-yard line.

One play later, Tawee Walker rumbled into the end zone for a score and the Badgers are on the field.

Wisconsin is fortunate that the third pass of the previous offensive sequence was incomplete. Braedyn Locke threw a dangerous pass that Botros Alisandro probably could have picked out, but it was incomplete.

WISCONSIN 7, PURDUE 0, 8:04/1st

Ricardo Hallman, who is on the list of the best players the Badgers have to offer, did what he can by deflecting a third-down pass from Purdue quarterback Hudson Card to receiver Jahmal Edrine, and Wisconsin got it again Ball, first and tenth alone 21.

Hallman also got Edrine to know about it. Luckily, there is no flag for ridicule.

The teams have only completed one first down so far, with 10:24 left in the first quarter.

A deep pass missed, a third-down pass to Will Pauling was broken up, and in between there was an ugly-looking play that looked like a designed run by Locke (?) but turned into a short ball that was thrown away.

It's a pretty ugly 3-and-out, and now Purdue has the ball back. It's a weak hit on the other end, but Purdue recovers quickly. It will be 1st and 10 on the Boilermakers 28 yard line.

Purdue opened the game with a 13-yard pickup, but a holding penalty later in the drive pushed Purdue back, eventually setting up a fourth-and-7 situation from the Boilermakers' 41-yard line. That meant a punt and Wisconsin had the ball.

Tyrell Henry, whose muffed punt played a role in USC's comeback against Wisconsin last week, is back to receive, taking it to the UW 23-yard line. Now it's Wisconsin's turn.

Gavin Lahm puts the opening kickoff in the end zone and Purdue gets the ball early in the game, with Wisconsin getting the ball in the second half.

Both teams go into this game with a remarkable new spirit

Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Graham Harrell has been fired as Purdue offensive coordinator, and this will be the first game for newcomer Jason Simmons. The team takes 15th placeTh in the Big Ten total yards, passing yards and points.

There are also some notable changes for the Badgers. Leading rusher Chez Mellusi has left the program, bringing some uncertainty to the running back mix. But the Badgers are certainly well-armed at the position, with transfer players Tawee Walker and Cade Yacamelli likely receiving the bulk of the transfers. But the guy everyone is raving about is freshman Darrion Dupree, perhaps the most hyped recruit in this true freshman class and a guy who's been making jaw-dropping plays since camp.

It's hard to deny that this storyline is shaped by history. Jonathan Taylor finished fifth on the depth chart before quickly becoming a force in his freshman year. Braelon Allen didn't see the field in the first three games of his freshman year. Not even Ron Dayne was considered an obvious ball carrier when he reported to campus. And these three are among the greatest freshman running backs in program history.

Nickel cornerback Max Lofy, who did not play against USC, is listed as questionable for the game against Purdue. Austin Brown started in Lofy's place last week and recorded a strip sack in the first half.

There are no real surprises in the report. Defensive lineman Aaron Witt and receiver Kyan Berry-Johnson are also questionable. Witt was blocked in the knee against USC, a game that coach Luke Fickell discussed in detail in terms of player safety.

Chez Mellusi is out after leaving the team, and quarterback Tyler Van Dyke and James Thompson are also out after suffering season-ending injuries early in the season. Offensive linemen Evan Brown and Leyton Nelson are also out, as are tight end Rob Booker and transfer receiver Joe Griffin, who are sidelined due to a transfer eligibility issue.

A note from Purdue: The team announced that Markevious Brown, a starting cornerback, has been released from the team. A statement from the university did not comment on the reasons, calling it a personal matter. Purdue said it expects Brown to rejoin the team in 2025; He has started 15 games in the last two years.

Purdue starting right tackle Marcus Mbow played high school football at Wauwatosa East in the Milwaukee area, and the junior returned to the starting lineup after breaking his leg last season. The star athlete has weighed in on the NFL Draft conversation.

Meanwhile, Cedarburg native Drew Biber is listed second on the team's tight end depth chart. He is a junior and has made a career-best six catches for 45 yards so far this year.

Wisconsin vs. Purdue football start time

  • Date: Saturday, October 5th.
  • Time: 11 a.m

Wisconsin hosts Purdue looking for its 18th straight win against the Boilermakers, a streak that dates back to 2003.

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Wisconsin vs. Purdue betting odds, betting line, spread

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Saturday morning

  • Spread: Wisconsin (-12)
  • Money line: Purdue +350, Wisconsin -450
  • Total points: 44.5

Wisconsin vs Purdue football predictions

The Badgers need a good game after two straight losses, but will underdog Purdue squander the chance? This is what our authors predict:

Mark Stewart: Wisconsin 31, Purdue 17

JR Radcliffe: Wisconsin 42, Purdue 12

Find out more about their predictions here.

Wisconsin football news

Wisconsin football schedule 2024: TV channels, dates, start times

Always central.

  • Friday, August 30th: vs. Western Michigan (Recap of the Badgers' 28-14 win)
  • Saturday September 7th: vs. South Dakota (Recap of the Badgers' 27-13 win)
  • Saturday September 14th: vs. No. 5 Alabama (Recap of the Badgers' 42-10 loss)
  • Saturday September 21st: BYE
  • Saturday September 28th: at No. 23 USC* (Recap of the Badgers' 38-21 loss)
  • Saturday, October 5th: vs. Purdue *, 11 a.m. | Big Ten Network | Fubo
  • Saturday, Oct. 12: at Rutgers*, 11 a.m
  • Saturday, Oct. 19: in the northwest *
  • Saturday, Oct. 26: against Penn State *
  • Saturday November 2nd: in Iowa*
  • Saturday November 9th: BYE
  • Saturday November 16th: vs. No. 3 Oregon *
  • Saturday November 23rd: in Nebraska*
  • Friday, November 29th: vs Minnesota *
  • Saturday December 7th: Big Ten Championship (Indianapolis)

* Denotes Big Ten game

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