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Wisconsin Badgers

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Wisconsin Badgers is 4-8 on the season, 5-6-1 against the spread, and holds a power rating of +6.1. Wisconsin Badgers's games are hitting the under at 91% this season (10-1), a notable trend for totals bettors.

Conference: Big Ten Conference
Stadium: Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI
Power Rating: +6.1
HFA Rating:2.1 pts
Record: 4-8
ATS: 5-6-1
O/U: 1-10-1

2025 Schedule & Results

Location
Opponent
Result / Date
ATS
O/U
vs
Miami (OH)
W 17-0
L
Under
vs
Middle Tennessee
W 42-10
Push
Push
at
Alabama
L 14-38
L
Over
vs
Maryland
L 10-27
L
Under
at
Michigan
L 10-24
W
Under
vs
Iowa
L 0-37
L
Under
vs
Ohio State
L 0-34
L
Under
at
Oregon
L 7-21
W
Under
vs
Washington
W 13-10
W
Under
at
Indiana
L 7-31
W
Under
vs
Illinois
W 27-10
W
Under
at
Minnesota
L 7-17
L
Under

2025 Season Travel Profile

6,399 miles — ranked 70th heaviest in FBS (234 teams)
Week Opponent Distance Cumulative
Week 0—231 mi231 mi
Week 1Miami (OH)Home (0 mi)231 mi
Week 2Middle TennesseeHome (0 mi)231 mi
Week 3Alabama688 mi919 mi
Week 4MarylandHome (0 mi)919 mi
Week 5—Bye
Week 6Michigan294 mi1,212 mi
Week 7IowaHome (0 mi)1,212 mi
Week 8Ohio StateHome (0 mi)1,212 mi
Week 9Oregon1,679 mi2,892 mi
Week 10—Bye
Week 11WashingtonHome (0 mi)2,892 mi
Week 12Indiana308 mi3,199 mi
Week 13IllinoisHome (0 mi)3,199 mi
Week 14Minnesota231 mi3,430 mi

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Dominant defensive performance

Wisconsin's defense was the key to the upset, holding Washington to 10 points and forcing key turnovers, including a strip sack that set up the tying touchdown. Linebackers Mason Posa (11 tackles, 2.5 sacks) and Cooper Catalano (19 tackles) led the charge, showcasing the potential of the team's young defensive core.

Offensive struggles and quarterback uncertainty

The Badgers' offense managed only 13 points, with quarterback Danny O'Neil leaving the game due to injury in the first quarter. Freshman Carter Smith struggled in relief, completing just 3 of 12 passes for 8 yards, though he added 47 rushing yards and a touchdown. The team's passing game was so limited that a fake punt completion accounted for half of their total passing yards.

Special teams impact

Special teams played a crucial role, with Nathanial Vakos hitting the go-ahead field goal and Ben Barten blocking a 50-yard field goal attempt. However, a blocked punt gave Washington a short field for their only touchdown, highlighting both the strengths and vulnerabilities in this phase.

Momentum from coach's vote of confidence

The win came two days after athletic director Chris McIntosh announced that head coach Luke Fickell would return next season, providing a boost to the team. The players rallied around Fickell, snapping a six-game losing streak and ending an 11-game skid against Power Four opponents.

Next week's challenge at No. 2 Indiana

Wisconsin faces a daunting road test against undefeated and second-ranked Indiana. The Badgers will need to rely on their defense to contain Indiana's high-powered offense, while the offense must find consistency, especially if O'Neil is unable to play. The team's ability to build on this upset will be tested against a top-tier opponent.

Sources

Schedule & Results

Power Ratings & HFA

Wisconsin Badgers — 4-8 overall, 5-6-1 ATS, power rating +6.1.