Wisconsin at Nebraska - 2024 Matchup Preview
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Saturday, November 23rd 2024 (3:30 PM EST)
Nebraska -1.5 (40.5) (-118)  Open: -1.5
Nebraska 44 - Wisconsin: 25  (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: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Our Line: Nebraska -6  (SP+ NEB -3)
Projected Score: WIS: 19 - NEB: 25 (44)
NEB Win prob: 50% | Cover: 47%
WIS Travel: 406 miles
Cornhuskers (7 - 6) (8 - 4 - 1)
Coach Matt Rhule (5 - 7)
Avg Score : 24 - 20 (29 - 16 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 7 - 6 (#59)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Wisconsin's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 8/30 Wisconsin vs Western Michigan-24.057.0W 28 - 14UN
Sat 9/7 Wisconsin vs South Dakota-17.544.5W 27 - 13UN
Sat 9/14 Wisconsin vs Alabama+15.551.0L 10 - 42ON
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/28 Wisconsin at USC+14.050.5L 21 - 38ON
Sat 10/5 Wisconsin vs Purdue-12.044.5W 52 - 6OY
Sat 10/12 Wisconsin at Rutgers+1.043.5W 42 - 7OY
Sat 10/19 Wisconsin vs Northwestern-9.542.5W 23 - 3UY
Sat 10/26 Wisconsin vs Penn State+6.547.0L 13 - 28UN
Sat 11/2 Wisconsin at Iowa+2.540.0L 10 - 42ON
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/16 Wisconsin vs Oregon+13.549.5L 13 - 16UY
Sat 11/23 Wisconsin at Nebraska+1.540.5L 25 - 44ON
Fri 11/29 Wisconsin vs Minnesota+1.540.5L 7 - 24UN

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Predictions for Wisconsin's Schedule
Nebraska's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/31 Nebraska vs UTEP-27.549.0W 40 - 7UY
Sat 9/7 Nebraska vs Colorado-6.555.0W 28 - 10UY
Sat 9/14 Nebraska vs Northern Iowa-30.549.5W 34 - 3UY
Fri 9/20 Nebraska vs Illinois-9.541.5L 24 - 31ON
Sat 9/28 Nebraska at Purdue-10.047.5W 28 - 10UY
Sat 10/5 Nebraska vs Rutgers-7.039.5W 14 - 7UN
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/19 Nebraska at Indiana+6.548.0L 7 - 56ON
Sat 10/26 Nebraska at Ohio State+25.048.5L 17 - 21UY
Sat 11/2 Nebraska vs UCLA-7.538.5L 20 - 27ON
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/16 Nebraska at USC+6.551.0L 20 - 28UN
Sat 11/23 Nebraska vs Wisconsin-1.540.5W 44 - 25OY
Fri 11/29 Nebraska at Iowa+3.541.5L 10 - 13UY
Sat 12/28 Nebraska vs Boston College-3.047.5W 20 - 15UY

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Predictions for Nebraska's Schedule
Important Stats (2024)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
WIS#97 (.14)42% (73)22.646% (39)3.16 (46)15438% (107)1974.02 (57)#80 (.18)43% (88)23.145% (86)42% (81)4.17 (105)37.51.51
NEB#74 (.18)45% (37)23.548% (22)3.21 (40)12143% (55)2103.38 (114)#44 (.13)40% (50)19.539% (24)42% (82)3.06 (11)48.91.31.2
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
WIS#97 (.14)42% (73)46% (39)3.16 (46)15438% (107)1974.02 (57)#80 (.18)43% (88)45% (86)42% (81)4.17 (105)37.51.51
NEB#74 (.18)45% (37)48% (22)3.21 (40)12143% (55)2103.38 (114)#44 (.13)40% (50)39% (24)42% (82)3.06 (11)48.91.31.2



Overall Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
WIS Offense1222.624.542.2%4.021.5193511541974.451%49%46%38%17%.14
NEB Defense1319.515.740.3%3.061.2 - - - - - 47%52%39%42%18%.13
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
WIS Defense1223.132.843.4%4.171 - - - - - 54%45%45%42%12%.18
NEB Offense1323.529.145%3.381.3203311212103.848%51%48%43%16%.18

Additional Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Wisconsin1229:2118.836%60%5.337.51.513.51.4027.7
Nebraska1329:4320.143%32%5.748.91.31.25.72327.2
Run Game Stats (2024)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
WIS Offense1251% (70)46% (39)34.9154.14.419 (73).12 (75)3.16 (46)75% (58)8% (37)0.8 (129)
NEB Defense1347% (29)39% (24) - - - - -.01 (9)2.72 (26)69% (40)12% (33)0.9 (32)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
WIS Defense1254% (110)45% (86) - - - - .15 (81)3.27 (105)68% (36)7% (130)0.97 (60)
NEB Offense1348% (80)48% (22)31.7121.13.820 (67).18 (38)3.21 (40)83% (8)10% (71)0.89 (105)

Pass Game Stats (2024)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
WIS Offense1249% (65)38% (107)17.330.4196.76.511.414 (108)10 (63).16 (102)1.5 (100)30% (34)27% (111).15 (128)9% (132)1.8 (122)
NEB Defense1352% (101)42% (82) - - - - - - 11 (52).28 (88)1.6 (89)33% (52)31% (80).37 (96)6% (55)2.2 (98)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
WIS Defense1245% (22)42% (81) - - - - - - 4 (125).25 (76)1.3 (5)28% (123)28% (32).24 (42)5% (92)1.8 (19)
NEB Offense1351% (57)43% (55)20.331209.56.810.312 (118)11 (72).21 (91)1.4 (132)28% (18)34% (45).31 (79)6% (67)1.8 (125)

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: 482.00  #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 482
Average Power Five Talent: 482
Average FBS Talent: 482

Power Ratings Matchup
Wisconsin: 4.16   Nebraska: 9.615

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Wisconsin: 3.0   Nebraska: 5.5




Nebraska's Power Ratings
Nebraska's Power Rating: 9.615  #34
Nebraska's Offense Rating: 21.32  #53
Nebraska's Defense Rating: 4.63  #26
2024 Talent Rating: 482.00  #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 18  #29
Nebraska's 2024 Expected Record: 7.0 - 6.0
Nebraska's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 5.5  #45
Nebraska's Offense SP+ Rating: 23.1  #99
Nebraska's Defense SP+ Rating: 15.8  #12

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 482
Average Power Five Talent: 482
Average FBS Talent: 482


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
Over/Under Record: 6 - 6
Record on Road: 2 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 3 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 3 - 6 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 1 - 3 - 0
Projected Score
Nebraska 25
Wisconsin 19


Total Points: 44

Based on Last 4 Games
Nebraska 25
Wisconsin 21

Total Points: 46

Based on Entire Season
Nebraska 27
Wisconsin 21

Total Points: 48
Nebraska Scoring
Offense: 23.5 PPG
Offense at Home: 29.1
Defense: 19.5 PPG
Defense at Home: 15.7

Nebraska's 2024 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 8 - 4 - 1
Over/Under Record: 4 - 9
Record at home: 5 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 4 - 2 - 1
Record as Fav vs Spread: 6 - 2 - 1
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 4 - 2 - 1


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202411/23Nebraska44Wisconsin25Nebraska -1.5Nebraska40.5Over
202311/18Wisconsin24Nebraska17Wisconsin -7.5Nebraska36.5Over
202211/19Nebraska14Wisconsin15Wisconsin -10Nebraska40.5Under
202111/20Wisconsin35Nebraska28Wisconsin -10Nebraska43.5Over
201911/16Nebraska21Wisconsin37Wisconsin -14.5Wisconsin49.5Over
201810/06Wisconsin41Nebraska24
201710/07Nebraska17Wisconsin38Wisconsin -12.5Wisconsin47.0Over
201610/29Wisconsin23Nebraska17Wisconsin -7.5Nebraska44.0Under
201510/10Nebraska21Wisconsin23Nebraska -1Wisconsin52.0Under
201411/15Wisconsin59Nebraska24Wisconsin -4Wisconsin0
201212/01Wisconsin70Nebraska31
201209/29Nebraska30Wisconsin27
201110/01Wisconsin48Nebraska17
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Nebraska255 Overs
Wisconsin1143 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams9 - 43 - 62 - 41 - 2
Road Teams4 - 96 - 32 - 14 - 2

(#45) WIS at (#34) NEB
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatWISNEB
Power RatePwr #45 #34
SP+SP+ #60 #45
Perf GradeGrade #78 #75
OffenseOff #72 #65
DefenseDef #86 #78
Spec TeamsST #15 #99
TalentTal #1 #1
Blue ChipsBC% #29 #29
Wisconsin Notes
(12/16) Signed QB Billy Edwards (MD)
(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
(10/19) Off enough, Def great vs NW. Locke meh
Wisconsin Injury Report
Nebraska Notes
(12/11) Elevated DB's coach Butler to DC? (NFL 14-23)
(12/2) DC White left for FSU? Strange move
(12/2) OC Holgorsen signed to a two year deal
(11/30) Held Iowa to 5 1st downs, 0-10 on 3rd, still lost
(11/30) 1-5 in 1 score games in '24, 4-22 since '21
(11/29) Raiola is not good. Do not let hype fool in 25
(11/23) Great W vs Wisky. Raiola 293 yds, Rgame 180
(11/18) Raiola bad vs USC, Rgame meh, Def poor in L
(11/11) Recent hire Dana Holgorsen now OC, call plays
(11/2) Abysmal L to UCLA. Rgame bad, bowl in ?
(10/19) Kicker hurt, backup is 1-5 TY. Kick returner dumb
(10/19) Unserious team. Def sucked/Rgame sucked
Nebraska Injury Report
Wisconsin on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 51%
CategoryCat
WIS OffNEB Def
Perf GradePerf #72 #78
SuccessSuc #73 #50
ExplosiveExp #130 #89
PPAPPA #97 #44
PowerPwr #67 #26
SP+SP+ #100 #12
Pts POPPO #57 #11
HavocHav #90 #40
Wisconsin Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 51%
CategoryCat
WIS OffNEB Def
Run GameRun #71 #77
Run SuccessRSuc #39 #24
Run ExplRExp #129 #32
PPAExp #75 #9
Run BlockR Blk #41 -
OL YdsOLY #46 #26
Stuff RateStuff #43 #24
TackleTak -  #49
Wisconsin Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 51%
CategoryCat
WIS OffNEB Def
Pass GamePass #102 #87
Pass SuccessPSuc #107 #82
Pass ExplPExl #100 #89
PPAExp #102 #88
Pass Rush/BlockP Blk #6 #31
F7 HavocF7 #37 #33
DB HavocDB #132 #55
Nebraska on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 48%
CategoryCatNEB OffWIS Def
Perf GradePerf #65 #86
SuccessSuc #37 #88
ExplosiveExp #129 #11
PPAPPA #74 #80
PowerPwr #53 #73
SP+SP+ #99 #22
Pts POPPO #114 #105
HavocHav #62 #124
Nebraska Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 48%
CategoryCat
NEB OffWIS Def
Run GameRun #63 #123
Run SuccessRSuc #22 #86
Run ExplRExp #105 #60
PPAExp #38 #81
Run BlockR Blk #45 -
OL YdsOLY #40 #105
Stuff RateStuff #7 #86
TackleTak -  #13
Nebraska Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 48%
CategoryCatNEB OffWIS Def
Pass GamePass #74 #41
Pass SuccessPSuc #55 #81
Pass ExplPExl #132 #5
PPAExp #91 #76
Pass Block/RushP Blk #54 #66
F7 HavocF7 #71 #130
DB HavocDB #67 #92
Program Comparison
NEB 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg P4
'25 Profile: Remains Below Avg P4

WIS 5 Year Profile: Declining Average P4
'25 Profile: Down to Below Avg P4

Weather Forecast
Playing in Memorial Stadium
Conditions: Cloudy
Temp: 60° - Wind: 8 mph
Rematch from Week 13
Nebraska -1.5 (40.5)
Nebraska won vs Wisconsin this year (44-25)

Previous Matchups
Nebraska beat Wisconsin last year (44-25)
Wisconsin beat Nebraska in 2023 (24-17)
Wisconsin beat Nebraska in 2022 (15-14)

  
WIS's OC Phil Longo (in his second season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Braedyn Locke16429655%193613106.5
Tyler Van Dyke (Tr)436863%422106.2
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Tawee Walker (Tr)190864104.555
Darrion Dupree7931714.032
Cade Yacamelli3327428.345
Chez Mellusi5623234.121
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Vinny Anthony39672417.263
Will Pauling4240739.728
Trech Kekahuna25339213.669
CJ Williams16248215.550

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WIS's DC Mike Tressel (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Hunter Wohler711006
Christian Alliegro665301
Preston Zachman583004
Jake Chaney554120
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Elijah Hills (Tr)266321
Christian Alliegro665301
John Pius (Tr)214330
Sebastian Cheeks (Tr)122200
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Hunter Wohler711006
Ben Barten220015
Nyzier Fourqurean512015

NEB's OC Marcus Satterfield (in his second season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Dylan Raiola27440967%280613116.9
Heinrich Haarberg101856%101015.6
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Dante Dowdell (Tr)143614124.338
Emmett Johnson11759815.142
Rahmir Johnson5426014.822
Jacory Barney Jr.10130313.031
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Jahmal Banks (Tr)44587313.331
Isaiah Neyor (Tr)34455513.459
Jacory Barney Jr.5544708.140
Thomas Fidone Jr.36373010.433

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NEB's DC Tony White (in his second season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Isaac Gifford734011
DeShon Singleton711003
John Bullock7010435
Mikai Gbayor496133
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Ty Robinson3713674
James Williams146540
John Bullock7010435
MJ Sherman295440
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Ceyair Wright (Tr)391116
John Bullock7010435
Marques Buford351005