Eastern Michigan at Wisconsin - 2026 Matchup Preview
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Eastern Michigan Eagles at Wisconsin Badgers

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Saturday, September 19th 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)
Camp Randall Stadium - Madison, WI

 
Eagles (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Chris Creighton (61 - 83)
Avg Score : 24 - 30 (25 - 35 on Road)
Record Prediction: 0 - 0 (#104)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
EMU 2nd straight Road Game
WIS 3rd straight Home Game
Our Line: Wisconsin -13  (SP+ WIS -10)
Projected Score: EMU: 16 - WIS: 29 (45)
WIS Win prob: 80% | Cover: 46%
EMU Travel: 298 miles, 1 hrs ahead
Badgers (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Luke Fickell (17 - 21)
Avg Score : 13 - 22 (16 - 18 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 4.9 - 7.1 (#79)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 3) (Good: 1) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 4)
 
Eastern Michigan's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 9/4Eastern Michigan vs San José State-7.5————
Sat 9/12Eastern Michigan at Michigan State+12.5————
Sat 9/19Eastern Michigan at Wisconsin+13————
Record: 0–0Projected spreads in italics

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:

Predictions for Eastern Michigan's Schedule
Wisconsin's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sun 9/6Wisconsin vs Notre Dame+24.5————
Sat 9/12Wisconsin vs Western Illinois-23.5————
Sat 9/19Wisconsin vs Eastern Michigan-13————
Sat 9/26Wisconsin at Penn State+20————
Sat 10/3Wisconsin vs Michigan State-2.5————
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/17Wisconsin at UCLA+5.5————
Sat 10/24Wisconsin vs USC+18————
Sat 10/31Wisconsin at Iowa+19————
Sat 11/7Wisconsin vs Rutgers-1————
Sat 11/14Wisconsin at Maryland+4.5————
Sat 11/21Wisconsin at Purdue-0.5————
Sat 11/28Wisconsin vs Minnesota+4————
Record: 0–0Projected spreads in italics

Total: Elite: 3, Good: 1, Avg 3, Bad 3, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 3, Good: 1, Avg 3, Bad 3, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Wisconsin's Schedule
Important Stats (2025)
 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
EMU#51 (.19)42% (69)24.145% (49)3.09 (43)14340% (86)2353.95 (45)#119 (.24)44% (96)29.844% (89)44% (104)3.88 (87)48.81.20.8
WIS#132 (.01)35% (130)12.834% (132)2.82 (91)11838% (108)1362.28 (135)#88 (.19)45% (110)21.644% (92)46% (118)3.13 (25)30.11.30.5
 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
EMU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
WIS0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
EMU Offense1224.124.542.3%3.951.2203781432354.448%51%45%40%13%.19
WIS Defense1221.618.344.8%3.130.5 - - - - - 47%51%44%46%13%.19
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
EMU Defense1229.834.743.7%3.880.8 - - - - - 60%39%44%44%11%.24
WIS Offense1212.815.635.4%2.281.3142551181363.456%42%34%38%18%.01

Additional Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Eastern Michigan1228:0320.341%61%5.748.81.20.84.11.1024.5
Wisconsin1230:3714.132%67%3.630.11.30.55.12.6128.3
Run Game Stats (2026)
 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
EMU Offense1248% (82)45% (49)32.4142.84.416 (78).14 (59)3.09 (43)64% (111)7% (8)0.95 (75)
WIS Defense1247% (31)44% (92) - - - - .06 (42)2.75 (43)71% (70)9% (89)0.86 (16)
 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
EMU Defense1260% (135)44% (89) - - - - .19 (117)3.14 (108)72% (74)7% (133)1.06 (111)
WIS Offense1256% (24)34% (132)35.1118.33.49 (122).04 (107)2.82 (91)66% (103)12% (121)1.05 (34)

Pass Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
EMU Offense1251% (53)40% (86)20.633.7234.8711.418 (50)11 (88).28 (56)1.5 (70)31% (60)32% (46).4 (31)6% (78)2.1 (57)
WIS Defense1251% (100)46% (118) - - - - - - 5 (75).33 (106)1.4 (11)30% (97)29% (67).34 (91)4% (133)2 (70)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
EMU Defense1239% (3)44% (104) - - - - - - 7 (100).35 (114)1.6 (96)31% (79)34% (119).32 (81)4% (131)1.6 (2)
WIS Offense1242% (113)38% (108)13.122.7136.4610.49 (114)13 (119).03 (131)1.5 (105)33% (101)25% (120).2 (109)7% (95)2.1 (48)

Eastern Michigan's Power Ratings
Eastern Michigan's Power Rating: -5.82  #95
Eastern Michigan's Offense Rating: 10.92  #87
Eastern Michigan's Defense Rating: 21.74  #116
2026 Talent Rating: 574.00  #99
Blue Chip Ratio: 0%  #103
Eastern Michigan's 2026 Expected Record: 0.0 - 0.0
Eastern Michigan's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: -14.7  #119
Eastern Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 19.4  #113
Eastern Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 34.1  #114

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 546.62
Average Power Five Talent: 910.63
Average FBS Talent: 728.81

Power Ratings Matchup
Eastern Michigan: -5.82   Wisconsin: 2.505

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Eastern Michigan: -14.7   Wisconsin: -4.4




Wisconsin's Power Ratings
Wisconsin's Power Rating: 2.505  #60
Wisconsin's Offense Rating: 13.82  #66
Wisconsin's Defense Rating: 14.41  #59
2026 Talent Rating: 866.00  #43
Blue Chip Ratio: 15  #27
Wisconsin's 2026 Expected Record: 4.9 - 7.1
Wisconsin's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: -4.4  #85
Wisconsin's Offense SP+ Rating: 17.4  #122
Wisconsin's Defense SP+ Rating: 20.9  #34

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 916.78
Average Power Five Talent: 910.63
Average FBS Talent: 728.81


Eastern Michigan Scoring
Offense: 24.1 PPG
Offense on Road: 24.5
Defense: 29.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 34.7

Eastern Michigan's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Wisconsin 29
Eastern Michigan 16

Projected Total Points: 45
Wisconsin Scoring
Offense: 12.8 PPG
Offense at Home: 15.6
Defense: 21.6 PPG
Defense at Home: 18.3

Wisconsin's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202109/11Wisconsin34Eastern Michigan7Wisconsin -26Wisconsin52.0Under
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Wisconsin110 Overs
Eastern Michigan001 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams1 - 01 - 01 - 00 - 0
Road Teams0 - 10 - 10 - 00 - 1

(#95) EMU at (#60) WIS
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatEMUWIS
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwr #95 #60
SP+SP+ #119 #85
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTal #99 #43
Blue ChipsBC% #103 #27
Eastern Michigan Notes
(2/25) Vibes: Avg, good looking run game, should bowl
(2/23) Chreighton era good, but has slipped lately
(2/23) QB Kim OK, has exp, way too many TOs though
(2/23) RB Bennett (VT) a good add, 2K career yds
(2/23) WR has Devereaux & Mack, no exp behind them
(2/23) OL a G5 good one, 4 exp'd options, some depth
(2/23) Front 7 has 7 with starter snaps, good prod
(2/23) DBs have 8 with some exp, S Llewellyn very good
(2/23) This roster should win more, solid low bowl team
Eastern Michigan Injury Report
Wisconsin Notes
(2/14) Vibes: Low, Fickell era bad, Off a disaster
(2/10) Any momentum from beating UW & Illinois LY?
(2/2) Fickell era hasn't worked. NIL $ not fast enough
(1/29) OC Grimes was no better than Longo in Yr 1
(1/29) QB C Joseph potential game changer. Huge fan
(1/29) RB portal Sama great add. Should go 3 deep
(1/29) WR 4 portal adds, nothing special. Avg at best
(1/29) OL a mess. 4 portals. Patchwork Avg line at best
(1/29) DL complete rebuild via portals. Don't see it
(1/29) LBs could be better, DBs look solid w/ good portals
Wisconsin Injury Report
Eastern Michigan on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 48%
CategoryCat
EMU OffWIS Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #69 #110
ExplosiveExp #72 #20
PPAPPA #51 #88
PowerPwr #87 #59
SP+SP+ #113 #34
Pts POPPO #45 #25
HavocHav #25 #120
Eastern Michigan Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 48%
CategoryCat
EMU OffWIS Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #49 #92
Run ExplRExp #75 #16
PPAExp #59 #42
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #43 #43
Stuff RateStuff #56 #24
TackleTak - NR
Eastern Michigan Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 48%
CategoryCat
EMU OffWIS Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #86 #118
Pass ExplPExl #70 #11
PPAExp #56 #106
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #8 #89
DB HavocDB #78 #133
Wisconsin on Offense
Run heavy Offense 56%, Pass: 42%
CategoryCatWIS OffEMU Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #130 #96
ExplosiveExp #75 #95
PPAPPA #132 #119
PowerPwr #66 #116
SP+SP+ #122 #114
Pts POPPO #135 #87
HavocHav #119 #134
Wisconsin Run Game
Run heavy Offense 56%, Pass: 42%
CategoryCat
WIS OffEMU Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #132 #89
Run ExplRExp #34 #111
PPAExp #107 #117
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #91 #108
Stuff RateStuff #72 #98
TackleTak - NR
Wisconsin Pass Game
Run heavy Offense 56%, Pass: 42%
CategoryCatWIS OffEMU Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #108 #104
Pass ExplPExl #105 #96
PPAExp #131 #114
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #121 #133
DB HavocDB #95 #131
Program Comparison
WIS 5 Year Profile: Declining Top G5
'26 Profile: Down to Average G5

EMU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg G5
'26 Profile: Remains Below Avg G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Camp Randall Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
No Matchups Past 4 Years
  
EMU's OC Mike Piatkowski (been OC for 3 years)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Noah Kim24740261%281718117.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Noah Kim7918662.420
Joey Mattord64818.024
Ben Prosper94104.613
Braydon Bennett (Tr)4812.03
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Nick Devereaux34510715.045
Joshua Long3735739.627
Harold Mack20333216.751
Ben Prosper2117708.422

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EMU's DC Tate Omli (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Bryce Llewellyn1035024
Barry Manning756222
Jason Marshall560001
Zach Mowchan402001
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Quincy Byas226350
Barry Manning756222
Ronn Hardin113210
Warren-Stevens Tayou172111
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Bryce Llewellyn1035024
Caleb Coley100014
Barry Manning756222

WIS's OC Jeff Grimes (in his second season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Colton Joseph (Tr)17328860%261921109.1
Danny O'Neil619068%635557.1
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Colton Joseph (Tr)1571011136.478
Abu Sama III (Tr)14173255.244
Darrion Dupree8336324.484
Gideon Ituka6025504.318
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Jaylon Domingeaux (Tr)528571116.582
Shamar Rigby (Tr)25351114.048
Ryan Schwendeman (Tr)15191212.749
Jacob Harris (Tr)1918259.638

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WIS's DC Mike Tressel (been DC for 3 years)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Mason Posa574424
Cooper Catalano565111
Marvin Burks Jr. (Tr)492001
Matthew Jung491000
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Mason Posa574424
Junior Poyser (Tr)305420
Sebastian Cheeks246320
Hammond Russell IV (Tr)133200
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Javan Robinson (Tr)423008
Mason Posa574424
Eric Fletcher (Tr)122002