Wisconsin Badgers vs Northwestern Wildcats
Saturday, October 19th 2024 (12:00 PM EDT)
Wisconsin -9.5 (42.5) (-375) Open: -7.0
Wisconsin 23 - Northwestern: 3 (Big Ten)
Badgers (5 - 7) (4 - 8 - 0)
Coach Luke Fickell (7 - 6)
Avg Score : 23 - 23 (25 - 33 on Road)
Record Prediction: 5 - 7 (#83)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 3)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 3) (Good: 2) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Coach Luke Fickell (7 - 6)
Avg Score : 23 - 23 (25 - 33 on Road)
Record Prediction: 5 - 7 (#83)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 3)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 3) (Good: 2) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
WIS 2nd straight Road Game
WIS is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: Wisconsin -12.5 (SP+ WIS -11)
Projected Score: WIS: 29 - NW: 16 (45)
WIS Win prob: 79% | Cover: 55%
WIS Travel: 112 miles
WIS is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: Wisconsin -12.5 (SP+ WIS -11)
Projected Score: WIS: 29 - NW: 16 (45)
WIS Win prob: 79% | Cover: 55%
WIS Travel: 112 miles
Wildcats (4 - 8) (4 - 8 - 0)
Coach David Braun (8 - 5)
Avg Score : 18 - 26 (18 - 26 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 4 - 8 (#101)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 2) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 1) (Good: 3) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 1)
Coach David Braun (8 - 5)
Avg Score : 18 - 26 (18 - 26 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 4 - 8 (#101)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 2) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 1) (Good: 3) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 1)
| Wisconsin's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Fri 8/30 | Wisconsin vs Western Michigan | -24.0 | 57.0 | W 28 - 14 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/7 | Wisconsin vs South Dakota | -17.5 | 44.5 | W 27 - 13 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/14 | Wisconsin vs Alabama | +15.5 | 51.0 | L 10 - 42 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/28 | Wisconsin at USC | +14.0 | 50.5 | L 21 - 38 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/5 | Wisconsin vs Purdue | -12.0 | 44.5 | W 52 - 6 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/12 | Wisconsin at Rutgers | +1.0 | 43.5 | W 42 - 7 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/19 | Wisconsin vs Northwestern | -9.5 | 42.5 | W 23 - 3 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/26 | Wisconsin vs Penn State | +6.5 | 47.0 | L 13 - 28 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/2 | Wisconsin at Iowa | +2.5 | 40.0 | L 10 - 42 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/16 | Wisconsin vs Oregon | +13.5 | 49.5 | L 13 - 16 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/23 | Wisconsin at Nebraska | +1.5 | 40.5 | L 25 - 44 | O | N | |
| Fri 11/29 | Wisconsin vs Minnesota | +1.5 | 40.5 | L 7 - 24 | U | N | |
Total: Elite: 4, Good: 3, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 3, Good: 2, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 1, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Wisconsin's Schedule
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 3, Good: 2, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 1, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
| Northwestern's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | Northwestern vs Miami (OH) | -4.0 | 43.0 | W 13 - 6 | U | Y | |
| Fri 9/6 | Northwestern vs Duke | -2.5 | 37.5 | L 20 - 26 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/14 | Northwestern vs Eastern Illinois | -26.5 | 38.5 | W 31 - 7 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/21 | Northwestern at Washington | +11.5 | 42.5 | L 5 - 24 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/5 | Northwestern vs Indiana | +12.5 | 40.5 | L 24 - 41 | O | N | |
| Fri 10/11 | Northwestern at Maryland | +11.0 | 45.0 | W 37 - 10 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/19 | Northwestern vs Wisconsin | +9.5 | 42.5 | L 3 - 23 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/26 | Northwestern at Iowa | +16.5 | 38.5 | L 14 - 40 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/2 | Northwestern at Purdue | +3.0 | 44.5 | W 26 - 20 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/16 | Northwestern vs Ohio State | +28.0 | 43.5 | L 7 - 31 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/23 | Northwestern at Michigan | +10.5 | 35.5 | L 6 - 50 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/30 | Northwestern vs Illinois | +8.5 | 42.5 | L 28 - 38 | O | N | |
Total: Elite: 1, Good: 5, Avg 3, Bad 1, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg 2, Bad 0, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 3, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Northwestern's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg 2, Bad 0, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 3, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Important Stats (2024)
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIS | #97 (.14) | 42% (73) | 22.6 | 46% (39) | 3.16 (46) | 154 | 38% (107) | 197 | 4.02 (57) | #80 (.18) | 43% (88) | 23.1 | 45% (86) | 42% (81) | 4.17 (105) | 37.5 | 1.5 | 1 |
| NW | #129 (.02) | 37% (123) | 17.8 | 39% (113) | 2.63 (124) | 99 | 36% (116) | 186 | 3.02 (127) | #57 (.15) | 45% (106) | 26.3 | 44% (80) | 46% (117) | 3.74 (64) | 38.8 | 1.5 | 1.3 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIS | #97 (.14) | 42% (73) | 46% (39) | 3.16 (46) | 154 | 38% (107) | 197 | 4.02 (57) | #80 (.18) | 43% (88) | 45% (86) | 42% (81) | 4.17 (105) | 37.5 | 1.5 | 1 | ||
| NW | #129 (.02) | 37% (123) | 39% (113) | 2.63 (124) | 99 | 36% (116) | 186 | 3.02 (127) | #57 (.15) | 45% (106) | 44% (80) | 46% (117) | 3.74 (64) | 38.8 | 1.5 | 1.3 |
Overall Stats 2024
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIS Offense | 12 | 22.6 | 24.5 | 42.2% | 4.02 | 1.5 | 19 | 351 | 154 | 197 | 4.4 | 51% | 49% | 46% | 38% | 17% | .14 |
| NW Defense | 12 | 26.3 | 26.3 | 45% | 3.74 | 1.3 | - | - | - | - | - | 47% | 53% | 44% | 46% | 15% | .15 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIS Defense | 12 | 23.1 | 32.8 | 43.4% | 4.17 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 54% | 45% | 45% | 42% | 12% | .18 |
| NW Offense | 12 | 17.8 | 17.8 | 37.1% | 3.02 | 1.5 | 16 | 285 | 99 | 186 | 3.4 | 45% | 54% | 39% | 36% | 19% | .02 |
Additional Stats 2024
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 12 | 29:21 | 18.8 | 36% | 60% | 5.3 | 37.5 | 1.5 | 1 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 0 | 27.7 |
| Northwestern | 12 | 29:49 | 16 | 33% | 50% | 4.8 | 38.8 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 4.8 | 1.9 | 3 | 28 |
Run Game Stats (2024)
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIS Offense | 12 | 51% (70) | 46% (39) | 34.9 | 154.1 | 4.4 | 19 (73) | .12 (75) | 3.16 (46) | 75% (58) | 8% (37) | 0.8 (129) |
| NW Defense | 12 | 47% (26) | 44% (80) | - | - | - | - | .07 (42) | 2.99 (63) | 69% (47) | 8% (107) | 0.86 (15) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIS Defense | 12 | 54% (110) | 45% (86) | - | - | - | - | .15 (81) | 3.27 (105) | 68% (36) | 7% (130) | 0.97 (60) |
| NW Offense | 12 | 45% (106) | 39% (113) | 29.3 | 98.6 | 3.4 | 12 (114) | .07 (102) | 2.63 (124) | 66% (112) | 11% (98) | 1.1 (20) |
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIS Offense | 12 | 49% (65) | 38% (107) | 17.3 | 30.4 | 196.7 | 6.5 | 11.4 | 14 (108) | 10 (63) | .16 (102) | 1.5 (100) | 30% (34) | 27% (111) | .15 (128) | 9% (132) | 1.8 (122) |
| NW Defense | 12 | 53% (110) | 46% (117) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 (66) | .25 (77) | 1.4 (13) | 27% (128) | 35% (116) | .28 (55) | 7% (33) | 1.8 (24) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIS Defense | 12 | 45% (22) | 42% (81) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 (125) | .25 (76) | 1.3 (5) | 28% (123) | 28% (32) | .24 (42) | 5% (92) | 1.8 (19) |
| NW Offense | 12 | 54% (31) | 36% (116) | 17.6 | 32.7 | 186.1 | 5.7 | 10.6 | 7 (130) | 11 (72) | .02 (132) | 1.3 (134) | 35% (119) | 31% (79) | .2 (109) | 8% (121) | 1.8 (119) |
Wisconsin's Power Ratings
Wisconsin's Power Rating: 4.16 #45
Wisconsin's Offense Rating: 19.90 #67
Wisconsin's Defense Rating: 9.97 #73
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 18% #29
Wisconsin's 2024 Expected Record: 5.0 - 7.0
Wisconsin's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 3.0 #60
Wisconsin's Offense SP+ Rating: 23.0 #100
Wisconsin's Defense SP+ Rating: 19.8 #22
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Wisconsin's Power Rating: 4.16 #45
Wisconsin's Offense Rating: 19.90 #67
Wisconsin's Defense Rating: 9.97 #73
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 18% #29
Wisconsin's 2024 Expected Record: 5.0 - 7.0
Wisconsin's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 3.0 #60
Wisconsin's Offense SP+ Rating: 23.0 #100
Wisconsin's Defense SP+ Rating: 19.8 #22
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Power Ratings Matchup
Wisconsin: 4.16 Northwestern: -9.06
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Wisconsin: 3.0 Northwestern: -8.2
Wisconsin: 4.16 Northwestern: -9.06
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Wisconsin: 3.0 Northwestern: -8.2
Northwestern's Power Ratings
Northwestern's Power Rating: -9.06 #100
Northwestern's Offense Rating: 11.18 #125
Northwestern's Defense Rating: 11.29 #83
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 2 #82
Northwestern's 2024 Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0
Northwestern's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -8.2 #101
Northwestern's Offense SP+ Rating: 17.5 #124
Northwestern's Defense SP+ Rating: 24.3 #51
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Northwestern's Power Rating: -9.06 #100
Northwestern's Offense Rating: 11.18 #125
Northwestern's Defense Rating: 11.29 #83
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 2 #82
Northwestern's 2024 Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0
Northwestern's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -8.2 #101
Northwestern's Offense SP+ Rating: 17.5 #124
Northwestern's Defense SP+ Rating: 24.3 #51
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Wisconsin Scoring
Offense: 22.6 PPG
Offense on Road: 24.5
Defense: 23.1 PPG
Defense on Road: 32.8
Wisconsin's 2024 Record
Record: 5 - 7
Record vs Spread: 4 - 8 - 0
Record on Road: 2 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 3 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Offense: 22.6 PPG
Offense on Road: 24.5
Defense: 23.1 PPG
Defense on Road: 32.8
Wisconsin's 2024 Record
Record: 5 - 7
Record vs Spread: 4 - 8 - 0
Record on Road: 2 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 3 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Wisconsin 29
Northwestern 16
Total Points: 45
Wisconsin 29
Northwestern 16
Total Points: 45
Northwestern Scoring
Offense: 17.8 PPG
Offense at Home: 17.8
Defense: 26.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 26.3
Northwestern's 2024 Record
Record: 4 - 8
Record vs Spread: 4 - 8 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 3 - 6 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Offense: 17.8 PPG
Offense at Home: 17.8
Defense: 26.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 26.3
Northwestern's 2024 Record
Record: 4 - 8
Record vs Spread: 4 - 8 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 3 - 6 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Winner | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10/19 | Northwestern | 3 | Wisconsin | 23 | Wisconsin | Wisconsin -9.5 | Wisconsin | 42.5 | Under |
| 2023 | 11/11 | Wisconsin | 10 | Northwestern | 24 | Northwestern | Wisconsin -9.5 | Northwestern | 43.5 | Under |
| 2022 | 10/08 | Northwestern | 7 | Wisconsin | 42 | Wisconsin | Wisconsin -10 | Wisconsin | 44.5 | Over |
| 2021 | 11/13 | Wisconsin | 35 | Northwestern | 7 | Wisconsin | Wisconsin -26.0 | Wisconsin | 41.5 | Over |
| 2020 | 11/21 | Northwestern | 17 | Wisconsin | 7 | Northwestern | Wisconsin -7.5 | Northwestern | 43.0 | Under |
| 2019 | 09/28 | Wisconsin | 24 | Northwestern | 15 | Wisconsin | Wisconsin -23 | Northwestern | 46.0 | Under |
| 2018 | 10/27 | Northwestern | 31 | Wisconsin | 17 | Northwestern | Wisconsin -4.5 | Northwestern | 50.0 | Under |
| 2017 | 09/30 | Wisconsin | 33 | Northwestern | 24 | Wisconsin | Wisconsin -16.5 | Northwestern | 50.5 | Over |
| 2016 | 11/05 | Northwestern | 7 | Wisconsin | 21 | Wisconsin | Wisconsin -6.5 | Wisconsin | 41.5 | Under |
| 2015 | 11/21 | Wisconsin | 7 | Northwestern | 13 | Northwestern | Wisconsin -10.5 | Northwestern | 41.5 | Under |
| 2014 | 10/04 | Northwestern | 20 | Wisconsin | 14 | Northwestern | Wisconsin -9.5 | Northwestern | 0 | |
| 2013 | 10/12 | Wisconsin | 35 | Northwestern | 6 | Wisconsin | Wisconsin -10 | Wisconsin | 0 | |
| 2010 | 11/27 | Wisconsin | 70 | Northwestern | 23 | Wisconsin | ||||
| 2009 | 11/21 | Northwestern | 33 | Wisconsin | 31 | Northwestern | ||||
| 2006 | 10/07 | Wisconsin | 41 | Northwestern | 9 | Wisconsin | ||||
| 2005 | 10/08 | Northwestern | 51 | Wisconsin | 48 | Northwestern | ||||
| 2004 | 10/23 | Wisconsin | 24 | Northwestern | 12 | Wisconsin | ||||
| 2003 | 10/25 | Northwestern | 16 | Wisconsin | 7 | Northwestern | ||||
| 2000 | 09/22 | Wisconsin | 44 | Northwestern | 47 | Northwestern |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern | 9 | 7 | 3 Overs |
| Wisconsin | 10 | 5 | 7 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 13 - 6 | 5 - 7 | 2 - 4 | 3 - 3 |
| Road Teams | 6 - 13 | 7 - 5 | 3 - 3 | 4 - 2 |
(#45) Wisconsin Info
Power Rating: 4.16 #45
Offense Rating: 19.90 #67
Defense Rating: 9.97 #73
Overall SP+ Rating: 3.0 #60
Offense SP+ Rating: 23.0 #100
Defense SP+ Rating: 19.8 #22
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 18% #29
Expected Record: 5.0 - 7.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 51%
Bad Offense Success Rate of 42%
Poor Offensive Explosiveness
Avg in Scoring Position 4.02 PPO
Good Run Success 46%
Poor Pass Success 38%
Good OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Awful Sacks/Turnovers
Bad Defense Success Rate of 43%
Poor in Scoring Position 4.17 PPO
Bad Run Def Success 45%
Bad Pass Def Success 42%
Awful Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Wisconsin has won 2 straight
Wisconsin has won 1 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 2 - 3 (1 - 3 - 0 vs Spread )
Wisconsin Notes
(12/6) Hired OC Jeff Grimes (Bay/KU)
(11/29) How does Fickell address the offense for '25
(11/29) 5 str L's to finish. Offense is untenable. Bad vibes
(11/29) 22 year bowl streak over, was CFB longest
(11/23) 4 str L's, Locke good, Def torched by Nebraska
(11/18) Fight w/ Oreg, Locke awful, Rgame bad, OC fired
(11/17) OC Longo fired after Oregon loss
(11/2) Locke is awful. Rgame avg at best. Longo Off bad
(10/27) Rgame awful vs PSU, Lock bad INT. < 300 yds
(10/22) Def stop rate is 75% (#10) into PSU/Iowa games
Wisconsin Highlights
Wisconsin defense does not give up big plays (#98)
Wisconsin Deficiencies
Wisconsin offense is not Explosive (#76)
Wisconsin pass game is really bad (#30)
Wisconsin does not Sack the QB (#13)
Wisconsin has a bad defensive line (#72)
Wisconsin has a bad red zone defense (#11)
Power Rating: 4.16 #45
Offense Rating: 19.90 #67
Defense Rating: 9.97 #73
Overall SP+ Rating: 3.0 #60
Offense SP+ Rating: 23.0 #100
Defense SP+ Rating: 19.8 #22
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 18% #29
Expected Record: 5.0 - 7.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 51%
Bad Offense Success Rate of 42%
Poor Offensive Explosiveness
Avg in Scoring Position 4.02 PPO
Good Run Success 46%
Poor Pass Success 38%
Good OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Awful Sacks/Turnovers
Bad Defense Success Rate of 43%
Poor in Scoring Position 4.17 PPO
Bad Run Def Success 45%
Bad Pass Def Success 42%
Awful Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Wisconsin has won 2 straight
Wisconsin has won 1 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 2 - 3 (1 - 3 - 0 vs Spread )
Wisconsin Notes
(12/6) Hired OC Jeff Grimes (Bay/KU)
(11/29) How does Fickell address the offense for '25
(11/29) 5 str L's to finish. Offense is untenable. Bad vibes
(11/29) 22 year bowl streak over, was CFB longest
(11/23) 4 str L's, Locke good, Def torched by Nebraska
(11/18) Fight w/ Oreg, Locke awful, Rgame bad, OC fired
(11/17) OC Longo fired after Oregon loss
(11/2) Locke is awful. Rgame avg at best. Longo Off bad
(10/27) Rgame awful vs PSU, Lock bad INT. < 300 yds
(10/22) Def stop rate is 75% (#10) into PSU/Iowa games
Wisconsin Highlights
Wisconsin defense does not give up big plays (#98)
Wisconsin Deficiencies
Wisconsin offense is not Explosive (#76)
Wisconsin pass game is really bad (#30)
Wisconsin does not Sack the QB (#13)
Wisconsin has a bad defensive line (#72)
Wisconsin has a bad red zone defense (#11)
| Performance GradesPerf Grades | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | NW | WIS |
| OverallOver | #79 | #55 |
| OffenseOff | #107 | #59 |
| DefenseDef | #35 | #66 |
| Special TeamsST | #100 | #14 |
| PassingPass | #105 | #82 |
| RushingRush | #97 | #51 |
| Run BlockRBLK | #65 | #33 |
| Pass BlockPBLK | #55 | #6 |
| Route RunningWR Rt | #104 | #70 |
| TacklingTkl | #88 | #12 |
| Run DefenseR Def | #60 | #98 |
| Pass Rush DefPRush | #36 | #58 |
| Coverage DefCov | #40 | #31 |
Rematch from Week 8
Wisconsin 9.5 (42.5)
Wisconsin won at Northwestern this year (23-3)
Previous Matchups
Wisconsin beat Northwestern last year (23-3)
Northwestern beat Wisconsin in 2023 (24-10)
Wisconsin beat Northwestern in 2022 (42-7)
Weather Forecast
Playing in L&S Martin Stadium (Temp)
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Team Information
Injuries: WIS | NW
Depth Chart: WIS | NW
Rosters: WIS | NW
(#100) Northwestern Info
Power Rating: -9.06 #100
Offense Rating: 11.18 #125
Defense Rating: 11.29 #83
Overall SP+ Rating: -8.2 #101
Offense SP+ Rating: 17.5 #124
Defense SP+ Rating: 24.3 #51
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 2 #82
Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0
Team Profile
Pass heavy Offense 54%, Run: 45%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 37%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 3.02 PPO
Awful Run Success 39%
Awful Pass Success 36%
Avg OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Poor Sacks/Turnovers
Poor Defense Success Rate of 45%
Avg in Scoring Position 3.74 PPO
Bad Run Def Success 44%
Awful Pass Def Success 46%
Bad Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Good Field Position
Northwestern has won 1 straight
Northwestern has lost 1 straight at Home
Record at home: 0 - 0 (0 - 0 - 0 vs Spread)
Northwestern Notes
(12/21) Signed QB P Stone (SMU)
(11/18) QB Lausch tough vs OSU, Rgame abysmal, Def OK
(10/19) Off awful vs Wisc, 200 yds, 9 1st D, 2-14 3rd
(10/12) Killed MD. Tough, hard nosed. 4 TO's but Off bad
(10/11) OL bad in Run game, top 20 in Pass protection
(10/10) QB Lausch a big upgrade, genuine JAG QB
(9/10) QB: Jack Lausch replacing ineffective Mike Wright
(9/1) Rock fight 13-6 W over Mia Oh, QB Wright JAG
(8/28) QB battle (3 way), WR decent with exp.
(8/28) QB Wright (Miss St) seems to have won this job
Northwestern Highlights
Northwestern defense does not give up big plays (#66)
Northwestern commits very few Penalties (#38)
Northwestern Deficiencies
Northwestern has a really bad Offense
Northwestern Can Not Run the Ball (#51)
Northwestern offense is really bad (#69)
Northwestern offense is not Explosive (#115)
Northwestern Runs Get Stuffed a Lot (#61)
Northwestern offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#135)
Northwestern run game is really bad (#53)
Northwestern pass game is really bad (#70)
Northwestern offense is bad on 3rd Downs
Northwestern has a bad defense (#55)
Power Rating: -9.06 #100
Offense Rating: 11.18 #125
Defense Rating: 11.29 #83
Overall SP+ Rating: -8.2 #101
Offense SP+ Rating: 17.5 #124
Defense SP+ Rating: 24.3 #51
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 2 #82
Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0
Team Profile
Pass heavy Offense 54%, Run: 45%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 37%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 3.02 PPO
Awful Run Success 39%
Awful Pass Success 36%
Avg OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Poor Sacks/Turnovers
Poor Defense Success Rate of 45%
Avg in Scoring Position 3.74 PPO
Bad Run Def Success 44%
Awful Pass Def Success 46%
Bad Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Good Field Position
Northwestern has won 1 straight
Northwestern has lost 1 straight at Home
Record at home: 0 - 0 (0 - 0 - 0 vs Spread)
Northwestern Notes
(12/21) Signed QB P Stone (SMU)
(11/18) QB Lausch tough vs OSU, Rgame abysmal, Def OK
(10/19) Off awful vs Wisc, 200 yds, 9 1st D, 2-14 3rd
(10/12) Killed MD. Tough, hard nosed. 4 TO's but Off bad
(10/11) OL bad in Run game, top 20 in Pass protection
(10/10) QB Lausch a big upgrade, genuine JAG QB
(9/10) QB: Jack Lausch replacing ineffective Mike Wright
(9/1) Rock fight 13-6 W over Mia Oh, QB Wright JAG
(8/28) QB battle (3 way), WR decent with exp.
(8/28) QB Wright (Miss St) seems to have won this job
Northwestern Highlights
Northwestern defense does not give up big plays (#66)
Northwestern commits very few Penalties (#38)
Northwestern Deficiencies
Northwestern has a really bad Offense
Northwestern Can Not Run the Ball (#51)
Northwestern offense is really bad (#69)
Northwestern offense is not Explosive (#115)
Northwestern Runs Get Stuffed a Lot (#61)
Northwestern offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#135)
Northwestern run game is really bad (#53)
Northwestern pass game is really bad (#70)
Northwestern offense is bad on 3rd Downs
Northwestern has a bad defense (#55)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braedyn Locke | 164 | 296 | 55% | 1936 | 13 | 10 | 6.5 |
| Tyler Van Dyke (Tr) | 43 | 68 | 63% | 422 | 1 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tawee Walker (Tr) | 190 | 864 | 10 | 4.5 | 55 |
| Darrion Dupree | 79 | 317 | 1 | 4.0 | 32 |
| Cade Yacamelli | 33 | 274 | 2 | 8.3 | 45 |
| Chez Mellusi | 56 | 232 | 3 | 4.1 | 21 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinny Anthony | 39 | 672 | 4 | 17.2 | 63 |
| Will Pauling | 42 | 407 | 3 | 9.7 | 28 |
| Trech Kekahuna | 25 | 339 | 2 | 13.6 | 69 |
| CJ Williams | 16 | 248 | 2 | 15.5 | 50 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Wohler | 71 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Christian Alliegro | 66 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Preston Zachman | 58 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Jake Chaney | 55 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elijah Hills (Tr) | 26 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Christian Alliegro | 66 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| John Pius (Tr) | 21 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Sebastian Cheeks (Tr) | 12 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Wohler | 71 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Ben Barten | 22 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Nyzier Fourqurean | 51 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Lausch | 159 | 296 | 54% | 1714 | 7 | 8 | 5.8 |
| Mike Wright (Tr) | 39 | 67 | 58% | 356 | 0 | 1 | 5.3 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Porter | 126 | 501 | 6 | 4.0 | 44 |
| Joseph Himon II | 52 | 257 | 2 | 4.9 | 51 |
| Jack Lausch | 87 | 213 | 2 | 2.4 | 29 |
| Caleb Komolafe | 50 | 139 | 0 | 2.8 | 17 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Henning | 59 | 603 | 4 | 10.2 | 46 |
| Bryce Kirtz | 39 | 598 | 0 | 15.3 | 55 |
| Thomas Gordon | 27 | 252 | 1 | 9.3 | 26 |
| Cam Porter | 23 | 174 | 0 | 7.6 | 28 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mac Uihlein | 84 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Xander Mueller | 57 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Theran Johnson | 53 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Devin Turner | 51 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Hubbard | 33 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 1 |
| Anto Saka | 15 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Michael Kilbane | 20 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Mac Uihlein | 84 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theran Johnson | 53 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Josh Fussell | 39 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Xander Mueller | 57 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 |