ESPN’s FPI has prediction for Washington State-Wisconsin in Week 2

ESPN’s FPI has predicted the winners of the Week 2 video games. Wisconsin is enjoying Washington State at dwelling.

The Badgers beat Illinois State by a rating of 38-0 in Week 1. Braelon Allen seems like he hasn’t modified a bit. Allen had 148 yards speeding and 1 landing on 14 carries. Graham Mertz threw the ball lots to Chimere Dike, who completed the sport with 106 yards receiving and 1 landing.

Jim Leonhard confirmed that Wisconsin’s protection nonetheless has what it takes, shutting out Illinois State. His protection compelled 2 turnovers, and restricted the Redbirds’ offense to simply 243 whole yards.

Wisconsin has solely performed Washington State twice in its program’s historical past. The groups have solely performed in 2007 and 1976, however the Badgers have gained each occasions. ESPN’s FPI believes that Wisconsin is due for an additional win over the Cougars.

The Soccer Energy Index offers Wisconsin a 92.9% probability to beat Washington State. The Cougars are coming off of a 24-17 over Idaho in Jake Dickert’s teaching debut. Dickert was the group’s appearing head coach for the final 5 video games of the common season in 2021.

Wisconsin is favored in its third recreation towards New Mexico State as effectively, earlier than heading into its 1st convention recreation towards Ohio State on Sept. 24.

Wisconsin and Washington State kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sept. 10 on FOX.