Western Illinois plays at Wisconsin on Saturday, September 12 at 7:15 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network. The Badgers are 0-1 after a 41-13 loss to Notre Dame and are favored by more than five touchdowns in their home opener at Camp Randall.
| Kickoff | Saturday, September 12, 7:15 p.m. ET |
| TV | Big Ten Network (Fox Sports app / Fox One) |
| Venue | Camp Randall Stadium, Madison |
| Records | Wisconsin 0-1 |
| Line | Wisconsin -36.5, total 49.5 |
| Our pick | Wisconsin 42, Western Illinois 7 |
What Time Is Western Illinois vs. Wisconsin and What Channel?
7:15 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network, one of two BTN games in that slot along with San Diego State at UCLA.
A Get-Right Game
Wisconsin trailed Notre Dame by only three at halftime in the opener before the Irish pulled away 28-3 in the second half. Western Illinois is an FCS opponent from the Ohio Valley, and a 36.5-point line says the Badgers are expected to take out the frustration early. The interest is in the offense: whether Wisconsin can score consistently after managing 13 points in Week 1.
The Bottom Line
7:15 p.m. ET Saturday on Big Ten Network. Wisconsin gets to 1-1, and the margin will say something about the offense.