Wisconsin
Minnesota vs. Wisconsin – Game Preview – November 26, 2022 – ESPN
Minnesota (7-4, 4-4 Large Ten) at Wisconsin (6-5, 4-4), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
: Wisconsin by 3
Sequence document: Wisconsin leads 62-61-8
WHAT’S AT STAKE?
The winner will get Paul Bunyan’s Axe, a trophy that has gone to the victor of this annual rivalry sport since 1948. After knocking off Wisconsin 23-13 final yr, Minnesota is searching for to beat the Badgers in back-to-back seasons for the primary time since 1993-94. Wisconsin is searching for a seventh victory that may clinch a successful season.
KEY MATCHUP
Minnesota RB Mohamed Ibrahim vs. Wisconsin run protection: Ibrahim has rushed for 1,524 yards this season and leads all Soccer Bowl Subdivision gamers with 152.4 yards speeding per sport. He’s coming off a 263-yard efficiency in a 13-10 loss to Iowa. Ibrahim should get previous a stingy Wisconsin line of defense that includes NT Keeanu Benton. Wisconsin permits simply 3 yards per carry to rank fourth amongst all FBS groups. The Badgers have given up 103.73 yards speeding per sport to rank eleventh.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Minnesota: S Tyler Nubin is second on the Gophers with 55 tackles, leads the group with 4 interceptions and has three cross breakups and a pressured fumble this season. He’ll make his thirty first profession begin, maybe for the ultimate time in maroon and gold. The native of St. Charles, Illinois, has one yr of eligibility remaining, however he participated in Minnesota’s senior day ceremony final week and is an NFL draft prospect whose inventory has been rising.
Wisconsin: RB Braelon Allen has taken loads of hits this season however has withstood the bruising to hurry for 1,126 yards and 10 touchdowns. Minnesota restricted Allen to 47 yards on 17 carries final season, ending a streak of seven straight speeding performances of at the very least 100 yards. Allen has been banged up currently, which might result in extra carries for Chez Mellusi.
FACTS & FIGURES
Ibrahim must rush for 103 yards to interrupt the Minnesota single-season document of 1,626 that David Cobb set in 2014. Ibrahim has 4,527 profession yards speeding and desires 128 extra to cross Darrell Thompson for that program document. … The 2 groups have cut up their final 4 matchups. That follows a Wisconsin 14-game successful streak over Minnesota from 2004-17. … Wisconsin OLB Nick Herbig, who leads all FBS gamers in sacks per sport (1.1) should sit out the primary half of this sport after getting penalized for concentrating on within the second half of the Nebraska sport. … Wisconsin has a 4-2 document underneath interim head coach Jim Leonard, who was promoted from defensive coordinator after the firing of Paul Chryst.
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Minnesota Opponent First Look: Wisconsin Badgers
The Minnesota Golden Gophers, losers of two straight will look to finish the 2024 regular season on a high note on Friday afternoon when they travel to Madison to take on the Wisconsin Badgers. The Badgers enter Friday with a 5-6 record and are in danger of missing a bowl game for the first time in 22 years.
Wisconsin 2024 Schedule & Betting Trends
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WISCONSIN OFFENSIVE & DEFENSIVE RANKINGS
The second year of Luke Fickell era not going to plan
The Badgers had hoped the second year of the Luke Fickell era would be more fruitful. After a 7-6 season last year, the Badgers went into the transfer portal this offseason and upgraded their quarterback position by nabbing former Miami (FL) starting quarterback Tyler Van Dyke.
Van Dyke would play in just two full games before suffering a season-ending injury against Alabama in the third week of the season. Since then, the Huskers have looked towards redshirt freshman Braedyn Locke to lead the offense. As with most young quarterbacks, the results have been mixed. This season, Locke has completed 56.4% of his passes for 1,806 yards and 12 touchdowns while throwing 10 interceptions.
Overall, the Badgers started the season off 2-0 with wins over Western Michigan and South Dakota before falling to Alabama and USC. In October, it appeared that Fickell’s program was finding its stride with four straight wins over Purdue, Rutgers, and Northwestern but have since lost four straight games.
The Badgers made a change at OC midseason
The Badgers fired their offensive coordinator, Phil Longo, earlier this month following a 16-13 loss to the Oregon Ducks. Longo came to Madison with the hopes of bringing the Air Raid offense to the Big Ten, but the transition to the offense has been largely unsuccessful for the Badgers.
This season, the Badgers are averaging just 24.7 points per game, their lowest mark since 2004. Additionally, their passing attack has only garnered 202.7 yards per game ranking 93rd nationally, their rushing attack is slightly better when it comes to nationally ranked with 164.4 yards per game, ranking 65th.
In their first game without Longo last weekend against Nebraska, the Huskers totaled 25 points and 407 yards from scrimmage including 292 passing yards.
SERIES HISTORY
Friday will be the 134th meeting between the two programs since their first meeting in 1890. Through the first 133 matchups, the series is as tight as possible with Wisconsin holding a 63-8-62 advantage over the Gophers. The Gophers for a long time held the series advantage but a 14-game winning streak from 2004 through 2017, shifted the series in favor of Wisconsin. The Gophers over the P.J. Fleck era have been working to even it back up, doing so in 2022 with a a 23-16 win in Madison before the Badgers reclaimed the lead with a 28-14 win last season.
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Saturday was a day Nebraska fans will not forget for a long time. The Huskers secured one of their biggest victories of the last decade, and their freshman star quarterback was a huge reason why.
Dylan Raiola delivered a masterful performance as Nebraska powered past Wisconsin 44-25, securing the Cornhuskers’ first bowl berth since 2016. Playing in front of a raucous Memorial Stadium crowd, Raiola showcased his accuracy and leadership, getting the most important victory of his young career, courtesy of one of his most efficient outings.
Raiola completed 28 of 38 passes for 293 yards and a touchdown, orchestrating an offense that controlled the game with 29 first downs and over 33 minutes of possession. He displayed excellent accuracy, particularly in the intermediate passing game, finding Jacory Barney Jr. and Emmett Johnson for pivotal completions. The two players combined for 170 receiving yards.
While the stat sheet shows only one touchdown pass, Raiola’s impact went beyond the box score. His ability to spread the ball among eight different receivers kept Wisconsin’s defense off balance, while his quick decision-making prevented sacks and extended drives. His lone touchdown throw, a perfectly placed ball to Jahmal Banks late in the second quarter, helped Nebraska pull away before halftime.
Raiola’s poise in critical moments stood out. Facing third-and-long situations, he converted twice with pinpoint throws to sustain scoring drives. Additionally, his pre-snap adjustments demonstrated his growing football IQ, as he consistently identified mismatches and exploited them. Nebraska converted four of nine third downs, largely thanks to Raiola’s composure.
Overall, Raiola’s performance was instrumental in Nebraska’s milestone victory. His leadership and efficiency set the tone for an offense that dominated Wisconsin from start to finish. It was a true showcase of what the offense can be under Dana Holgorsen’s leadership. With the win, the Cornhuskers are back in postseason play, and their freshman quarterback has firmly cemented himself as the face of the program’s resurgence.
Grade: A
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