Wisconsin Football vs. Northwestern: Score, Game Updates, Highlights

The Wisconsin football team will seek its first three-game winning streak in the Big Ten since 2021 when it plays Northwestern on the shores of Lake Michigan on Saturday.

The Badgers (4-2, 2-1 in Big Ten) have put together impressive performances, outscoring their opponents 94-13 in their last two wins.

Can Braedyn Locke and Tawee Walker continue to score touchdowns against Northwestern, a team that embarrassed them at Camp Randall Stadium last year?

The Wildcats (3-3, 1-2), whose offense ranks at the bottom of the Big Ten, are seeking their second straight conference win after a 37-10 victory over Maryland last week.

The Journal Sentinel will provide live coverage of the Wisconsin-Northwestern game. Below you will find current scores and highlights of all the top plays.

team	1	2	3	4	IN TOTAL
WIS	—	—	—	—	—
NW	—	—	—	—	—

Northwestern goes out of bounds three times after the interception, so the Badgers defense does a great job.

Wildcats quarterback Jack Lausch has major problems with accuracy.

Northwestern gets another first down, but then quarterback Jack Lausch has a few more incompletions and the Wildcats have to punt.

But the Badgers gave the ball away for their first turnover of the game after Braedyn Locke threw an interception.

Wisconsin started the drive at its own 35-yard line with 8:43 left in the quarter. The drive started well, with Tawee Walker rushing for the first down with runs of 3 yards and 8 yards.

But then, on 3rd-and-7 from the 49-yard line, Locke went deep and targeted Trech Kekahuna. But the ball ended up right in the hands of Coco Azema. That was a bad pass and a bad decision.

Interceptions were a problem for Locke. Luckily for Wisconsin, the picks mostly didn't hurt the Badgers.

Braedyn Locke and the Badgers offense start the game with a few positive plays, scoring a 9-yard completion to Will Pauling. Welcome back, Pauling.

Pauling left last week's game with an injury.

Tawee Walker then rushed up the middle for seven yards. It looks like Walker will pick up where he left off last week. After Chez Mellusi left the team a few weeks ago, Walker served as the Badgers' lead back. He had three touchdown plays in the last two games.

But after an incompletion by Locke on 3rd-and-5, the Badgers also have to punt on their first drive. The Badgers have been very strong in the first quarters of recent games.

The Badgers won the toss but postponed it until the second half.

Wisconsin's defense will take the field first against a Northwestern offense that ranks 15th in the Big Ten with an average of 21.5 points per game. The Badgers' defense has been outstanding the last two weeks, allowing a total of 13 points in the two wins and just one touchdown.

The Wildcats are averaging 299.5 yards per game, 17th out of 18 Big Ten teams.

Northwestern opened the game with a 26-yard completion from Jack Lausch to Thomas Gordon on the first play that reached the 42-yard line. After a few runs to third and fourth place, Lausch is incomplete.

Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell is focused today.

Mark Tauscher caught up with Fickell before today's game:

Out of

Chez Mellusi, running back
Bryson Green, wide receiver
Tyler Van Dyke, quarterback
Joe Griffin, wide receiver
Kamo'i Latu, security
Tyrell Henry, wide receiver
JT Seagreaves, tight end
Tamer Dalloul, linebacker
Evan Brown, offensive line
Leyton Nelson, offensive line
Rob Booker, tight end
James Thompson, defensive line

Questionable

Josh Thompson, offensive line

Out of

Devin Turner, defenseman
Brendan Flakes, defensive lineman
Caleb Komolafe, running back
Matt Keeler, offensive line
Jack Olsen, kicker
Jack Bailey (season), offensive line

Points per game: 30.0
Opponent's points per game: 20.0
Total yards (offense): 414.5
Total yards allowed: 310.2
Passing yards (offense): 221.3
Allowed overtaking places: 168.1
Rushing yards (offense): 193.2
Rushing yards allowed: 142.0
3^approx Decline: 45.1%
4^Th Down: 70%

Points per game: 21.7
Opponent points per game: 19.0
Total yards (offense): 299.5
Total yards allowed: 348.7
Passing yards (offense): 180.0
Allowed overtaking places: 261.2
Rushing yards (offense): 119.5
Rushing yards allowed: 87.5
3^approx downwards: 29.0%
4^Th downwards: 37.5%

Friday

Saturday

Nebraska vs. Indiana – 11 a.m
UCLA vs. Rutgers – 11 a.m
Wisconsin vs. Northwestern – 11 a.m
Michigan vs. Illinois – 2:30 p.m
USC vs. Maryland – 3 p.m
Iowa vs. Michigan State – 6:30 p.m

Here you can find all the results of the Big Ten games.

Bye: Minnesota, Ohio State, Washington, Penn State

The Badgers and Wildcats meet at Martin Stadium, which is Northwestern's temporary home while Ryan Field is being rebuilt.

Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, the 12,000-seat stadium provides players and fans with a picturesque and intimate setting for a college football game.

Date: Saturday, October 19th
Time: 11 a.m

The Badgers will play their second straight road game and their third in the last four contests when they travel to Evanston, Illinois for a matchup against the Wildcats.

TV channels: Big Ten Network

Live stream: Fox Sports app, Fubo (free trial for new subscribers)

For the second year in a row, Jeff Levering (Play by Play) and Jake Butt (Analyst) are in the booth for a Wisconsin game. Milwaukee Brewers fans know Levering, who does television and radio for the team.

After comfortably overcoming the spread as an away underdog last week, probably surprising many observers, Wisconsin is a clear favorite against the Wildcats today. The Badgers are 2-4 against the slate this season.

Spread: Wisconsin (-8)

Money line: Wisconsin (-330), Northwest (+265)

Total points: 41.5

Odds courtesy of BetMGM

Both of our reporters are confident Wisconsin can defeat Northwestern and improve its record to 5-2.

Mark Stewart: Wisconsin 31, Northwest 17

JR Radcliffe: Wisconsin 30, Northwest 7

Here is her reasoning for her selection.

Texas (6-0)
Oregon (6-0)
Penn State (6-0)
Georgia (5-1)
Ohio State (5-1)
Miami (Florida) (6-0)
Alabama (5-1)
LSU (5-1)
Clemson (5-1)
Tennessee (5-1)

Here is the full top 25 poll.

The US LBM Coaches Poll is conducted weekly during the regular season using a panel of head coaches at Football Bowl Subdivision schools.

Friday, August 30th: vs. Western Michigan (Recap of the Badgers' 28-14 win)
Saturday September 7th: vs. South Dakota (Recap of the Badgers' 27-13 win)
Saturday September 14th: vs. No. 4 Alabama (Recap of the Badgers' 42-10 loss)
Saturday September 21st: BYE
Saturday September 28th: at No. 23 USC* (Recap of the Badgers' 38-21 loss)
Saturday, October 5th: vs. Purdue * (Recap of the Badgers' 52-6 win)
Saturday, Oct. 12: at Rutgers * (Recap of the Badgers' 42-7 win)
Saturday, Oct. 19: in the northwest * 11 a.m
Saturday, Oct. 26: against Penn State *
Saturday November 2nd: in Iowa*
Saturday November 9th: BYE
Saturday November 16th: vs. No. 3 Oregon *
Saturday November 23rd: in Nebraska*
Friday, November 29th: vs. Minnesota * 11 a.m

* Denotes Big Ten game

Saturday, August 31st: Miami (Ohio), W, 13-6
Friday, September 6th: Duke, L, 26-20 (2 OT)
Saturday September 14th: Eastern Illinois, W, 31-7
Saturday September 21st: at Washington*, L, 24-5
Saturday September 28th: BYE
Saturday, Oct. 5: Indiana*, L, 41-24
Friday, Oct. 11: at Maryland*, W, 37-10
Saturday, Oct. 19: Wisconsin*, 11 a.m
Saturday, Oct. 26: in Iowa*, 2:30 p.m
Saturday November 2nd: at Purdue*, TBD
Saturday November 9th: BYE
Saturday November 16th: Ohio State*, TBD
Saturday November 23rd: in Michigan*, TBD
Saturday November 30th: Illinois*, TBD

* Denotes Big Ten game

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