DraftKings · as of July 10, 2026
Wisconsin defeated Miami (OH) 17–0 to secure a comfortable win. Miami (OH) covered by 0.5; Game went Under by 23.5. The market closed at Wisconsin -17.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Wisconsin -11.9 - a gap of 5.6 points toward Miami (OH), of which 4.9 points were beyond the model's measured factors. That was an information gap - the market pricing something the model does not carry - rather than a measured edge.
Miami (OH) returned no starters on offense from last season, and the unit showed clear growing pains, managing only 117 total yards and going 0-for-9 on third-down conversions. This lack of rhythm and execution will need to be addressed quickly.
Dequan Finn, the former MAC MVP from Toledo, completed just 9 of 18 passes for 83 yards with two interceptions, failing to generate any scoring drives. His accuracy and decision-making under pressure will be critical areas for improvement.
While the defense allowed 353 yards, they kept the game close for much of the first half, trailing only 3-0 at halftime. However, the offense's inability to sustain drives or score put the defense in difficult positions, leading to a shutout loss.
Miami (OH) will travel to face Rutgers next, needing to quickly fix offensive cohesion and quarterback play to compete against a Big Ten opponent. The team must improve third-down efficiency and avoid turnovers to have a chance.
At kickoff, conditions at Camp Randall Stadium were Clear, 54°F with winds of 6 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Clear
54°F
| Measure | Miami (OH)Away | WisconsinHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 345 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Bye week | Bye week |
| Season total | 345 miles | 0 miles |
| Body clock | 21:00 | 20:00 |
| Rest | Season opener | Season opener |
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