Skip to main content

GAME DAY: Miami (OH) at Wisconsin

by: Evan Flood08/28/25Evan_Flood

Miami OH Game Day Vertical — Wisconsin hosts Miami (OH) in the 2025 season opener.

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin kicks off the 2025 season with a non-conference matchup, under the lights, against Miami (OH) on Thursday. The Badgers are entering year three of the Luke Fickell era. UW is coming off a 5-7 season, marking the first time since 2001 in which the program has missed a bowl game. In two seasons under Fickell, the Badgers have posted just a 13-13 mark.

Thursday marks the second all-time meeting between Miami (OH) and Wisconsin. The Badgers dominated the lone matchup, 58-0 in 2015, the home debut for former head coach Paul Chryst. UW enters Thursday riding a 27-game winning streak in home non-conference openers, a run that dates back to 1995. The Badgers are also 35-2 all-time against foes from the Mid-American Conference.

Can Wisconsin end its five-game losing streak dating back to last season? Or will the Redhawks surprise as 17.5-point underdogs? Come hang out at Badger Blitz with the UW faithful to discuss Thursday’s action.

LIVE GAME CHAT: Miami (OH) at Wisconsin

Need the scoop on Wisconsin? Badger Blitz is currently offering $1 subscriptions for new members. With the Badgers set to kick off the 2025 season and recruiting expected to heat up quickly, there’s no better time to jump on board with this new community!

GET CAUGHT UP

What We Learned From the Week One Depth Chart (On3+)

Motivated Off-Season Sparks Brandon Lane to Starting Job

Billy Edwards Previews First Start as a Badger

Emerson Mandell “Excited” For First Career Start

Key Prospects Visiting Thursday (On3+)

Luke Fickell Press Conference

Videos: Wisconsin Gears Up For Season Opener

You may also like

Isaac Miller

Catholic Memorial Star Isaac Miller Breaks Down First Two Visits, Latest With Wisconsin

Evan Flood•11 hours ago

WAUKESHA, Wis. -- Isaac Miller (6-5, 255) wants to be a stand-up edge rusher at the next level. That suits Wisconsin just fine as the Badgers...

On3 image

Preview: Wisconsin at No. 19 Alabama

Evan Flood•16 hours ago

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Round one. Alabama. The Crimson Tide came into Camp Randall Stadium and ran away with a 42-10 win over Wisconsin in last season's...

Ezra Sanelivi

Nevada Tailback Ezra Sanelivi Gives the Latest With Wisconsin, Recruitment

Evan Flood•09/11/25

Visiting Wisconsin for the Spring Showcase in April, Henderson (Nev.) Liberty 2027 tailback Ezra Sanelivi was able to experience the Midwest for the...

Billy Edwards Jr.

Report: Wisconsin QB Billy Edwards Jr. Likely Out vs. No. 19 Alabama

Jed Katz•09/11/25

Wisconsin QB Billy Edwards Jr. is likely out for Week 3 vs. Alabama with a left knee sprain....

Darryl Peterson

Backs Against the Wall, Wisconsin Feels Ready For Round Two With Alabama

Evan Flood•09/11/25

MADISON, Wis. -- It's not much to go on, and Wisconsin (2-0) knows that. But the final 1.5 quarters in Saturday's 41-10 win over Middle Tennessee...

harlan kuegn

In-State Edge Rusher Harlan Kuehn Visits Wisconsin

Evan Flood•09/10/25

It's a deep and promising in-state class for Wisconsin in 2027. The Badgers are already heavily invested in a number of power-four prospects, but a...

Arthur Scott

How the Future Fared: Week 3

Evan Flood•09/10/25

The 2025 high school season is officially underway. Badger Blitz takes a look at how the Wisconsin class of 2026 commits fared over the weekend...

Brian Demoss

Three-Star Edge Rusher Brian Demoss Returns to Wisconsin, Says He'll Be Back

Evan Flood•09/10/25

A top early target in the class of 2027, Chicago (Ill.) Simeon edge rusher Brian Demoss made his second visit to Wisconsin, this time for Saturday's...

Wyatt Liebentritt

Nebraska Safety Wyatt Liebentritt Has "Great Time" at Wisconsin

Evan Flood•09/09/25

A player Wisconsin is taking a hard look at this season, Omaha (Neb.) Skutt Catholic 2027 safety Wyatt Liebentritt visited Madison for Saturday's...

Brody Jones

Wisconsin Offers Cincinnati Commit Brody Jones

Evan Flood•09/09/25

Wisconsin may have officially extended an offer to Cincinnati cornerback commit Brody Jones (Fayetteville, Ark.) on Monday, but the work behind the...

Billy Edwards Jr.

Wisconsin Quarterback Billy Edwards Still in Doubt For Alabama

Evan Flood•09/09/25

MADISON, Wis. -- During Monday's weekly press conference, Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell had little to share about injured starting quarterback...

Camp Confidential 3

Camp Confidential: Buzz After Wisconsin's Notable Visit Weekend

Evan Flood•09/08/25

Camp Confidential has the latest Wisconsin insider recruiting rumblings. The Badgers are coming off a notable visit weekend during their week two...

Badger Red Zone Podcast

Badger Red Zone Podcast: The Second Half is What It Should Look Like for Wisconsin

Evan Flood•09/08/25

The Badger Red Zone Podcast returns to break down Saturday's 42-10 win over Middle Tennessee State. Wisconsin rolled in the second half, scoring 28...

Cade Yacamelli

Alabama Opens as a Three Touchdown Favorite Over Wisconsin

Evan Flood•09/07/25

MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin (2-0) opened as a 21-point underdog going into the week three matchup with No. 19 Alabama (1-1), according to Bet MGM....

T.J. Lewis

Offered Running Back T.J. Lewis Returns to Wisconsin

Evan Flood•09/07/25

Making his third visit to Wisconsin, Bolingbrook (Ill.) 2027 running back TJ Lewis was back in Madison for Saturday's non-conference matchup with...

Mason Posa

Pro Football Focus Grades Wisconsin Defense in Week Two Win Over Middle Tennessee

Evan Flood•09/07/25

MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin (2-0) pulled away in the second half to take a 42-10 home victory over Middle Tennessee State on Saturday. The Badgers led...

Danny O'Neil

Pro Football Focus Grades Wisconsin Offense in Week Two Win Over Middle Tennessee

Evan Flood•09/07/25

MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin (2-0) pulled away in the second half to take a 42-10 home victory over Middle Tennessee State on Saturday. The Badgers led...

Hunter Mallinger Reece Mallinger

Wisconsin Standing "Pretty High" for In-State OL Hunter Mallinger

Evan Flood•09/07/25

The last time Hunter Mallinger (Sussex, Wis.) visited Wisconsin unofficially, it did not go well...for the Badgers at least. In the 2024 regular...

justin johnson

Wisconsin Offers 2027 CB Justin Johnson During Game Day Visit

Evan Flood•09/07/25

Evanston (Ill.) 2027 cornerback Justin Johnson did not receive a scholarship offer from Wisconsin during camp in June. However, during Saturday's...

Lance Mason

What We Learned: Wisconsin 42 Middle Tennessee 10

Evan Flood•09/07/25

MADISON, Wis. -- Leading just 14-10 in the third quarter, Wisconsin (2-0) blew the doors off Middle Tennessee in the second half. Using 28 unanswered...

Danny O'Neil (2)

Wisconsin QB Danny O'Neil Impresses in First Start vs. Middle Tennessee

Jed Katz•09/07/25

Wisconsin quarterback Danny O'Neil spoke to the media following an impressive performance as the Badgers won Week 2 vs. Middle Tennessee....

Emerson Mandell

Notes: Wisconsin Penalty-Free For the First Time Since 2016

Evan Flood•09/07/25

MADISON, Wis. -- Team and individual notes from Wisconsin's 42-10 win over Middle Tennessee State on Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium... Wisconsin...

Luke Fickell

Luke Fickell Press Conference Recap After Wisconsin's Week 2 Win vs. Middle Tennessee

Jed Katz•09/07/25

Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell spoke to the media after the Badgers' 42-10 Week 2 win against Middle Tennessee....

Riley Mahlman

Videos: Badgers React to 42-10 Win Over Middle Tennessee

Evan Flood•09/06/25

MADISON, Wis. -- Select players from Wisconsin addressed the media following Saturday's 42-10 win over Middle Tennessee at Camp Randall Stadium....

NCAA Football: Middle Tennessee at Wisconsin

Wisconsin Improves to 2-0 After 42-10 Week 2 Win vs. Middle Tennessee

Jed Katz•09/06/25

The Wisconsin Badgers host the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders for a Week 2 non-conference matchup at Camp Randall Stadium....