Wisconsin Opens as a Two-Score Underdog vs. No. 24 Washington
MADISON, Wis. –– Looking to end a six-game losing streak, Wisconsin (2-6) returns home to face No. 24 Washington (6-2, 3-2) on Saturday. According to Bet MGM, the Badgers opened as an 11-point underdog.
Following a bye week, UW is coming off a 21-7 loss at No. 6 Oregon two Saturdays ago. It was not only the sixth consecutive loss for the Badgers on the season, but the 11th in a row against power-four competition going back to 2024.
Meanwhile, the Huskies rebounded from a loss at Michigan with a convincing 42-25 victory over Illinois in their last outing. Washington will also be coming off its bye week when it heads to Madison.
The two schools are meeting for the first time since 1992. The Huskies own a 4-0 all-time lead in the head-to-head series. In the last matchup, Washington defeated Wisconsin 27-10 in Seattle. Saturday marks the first meeting in Madison between the two programs since 1968.
Saturday’s kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. CT. Big Ten Network will have the call live from Camp Randall Stadium.
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