The Wisconsin Badgers (3-4 total, 1-3 B1G) proceed to battle in Large Ten play this season however could have an opportunity to safe a big West division win in opposition to the Purdue Boilermakers (5-2 total, 3-1 B1G) this Saturday.

The sport will happen inside Camp Randall Stadium, a spot the place the Badgers haven’t misplaced to Purdue since 2003. 

Let’s take a fast peek at how Wisconsin and Purdue examine statistically by means of the primary seven video games of the 2022 season.

Offense

Wisconsin

• Scoring: 31.3 factors per recreation, No. 58 in FBS, No. 7 in Large Ten
• Whole yards: 391.1 yards per recreation, No. 77 in FBS, No. 10 in Large Ten
• Dashing offense: 170.6 yards per recreation, No. 52 in FBS, No. 6 in Large Ten
• Passing offense: 220.6 yards per recreation, No. 88 in FBS, No. 10 in Large Ten

Purdue

• Scoring: 34 factors per recreation, No. 40 in FBS, No. 5 in Large Ten
• Whole yards: 446.6 yards per recreation, No. 36 in FBS, No. 4 in Large Ten
• Dashing offense: 133.1 yards per recreation, No. 90 in FBS, No. 10 in Large Ten
• Passing offense: 313.4 yards per recreation, No. 16 in FBS, No. 2 in Large Ten

The Wisconsin offense was as soon as once more inconsistent in opposition to Michigan State, going a number of drives with out factors and going three-and-out incessantly within the second half. The Badgers are center of the pack in dashing offense and factors however are a lot decrease in complete yards and passing offense. It is going to be fascinating to see if Wisconsin modifications their strategy this week, with Purdue’s being stout in opposition to the run however prone to huge performs by means of the air.

It is going to be necessary for the Badgers to discover a rhythm on offense in opposition to Purdue as a result of the Boilermakers have proven a capability to rack up yardage and factors up to now this season. Quarterback Aidan O’Connell and broad receiver Charlie Jones are a deadly one-two punch on offense, with each gamers two of the most effective at their place within the Large Ten. Jones is averaging simply shy of 9 receptions and over 100 yards on a per-game foundation. 

Protection

Wisconsin

• Scoring protection: 21.6 factors per recreation allowed, No. 33 in FBS, No. 7 in Large Ten
• Whole yards allowed: 330.3 yards per recreation, No. 24 in FBS, No. 7 in Large Ten
• Dashing protection: 114.4 yards allowed per recreation, No. 27 in FBS, No. 9 in Large Ten
• Passing protection: 215.9 yards allowed per recreation, No. 51 in FBS, No. 7 in Large Ten
• Sacking the QB: 1.71 per recreation, No. 93 in FBS, No. 11 in Large Ten
• Tackles for loss: 5.7 per recreation, No. 69 in FBS, No. 4 in Large Ten

Purdue

• Scoring protection: 24.1 factors per recreation allowed, No. 51 in FBS, No. 9 in Large Ten
• Whole yards allowed: 348.7 yards per recreation, No. 40 in FBS, No. 8 in Large Ten
• Dashing protection: 100.3 yards allowed per recreation, No. 17 in FBS, No. 5 in Large Ten
• Passing protection: 248.4 yards allowed per recreation, No. 91 in FBS, No. 10 in Large Ten
• Sacking the QB: 2.3 per recreation, No. 55 in FBS, No. 7 in Large Ten
• Tackles for loss: 4.9 per recreation, No. 99 in FBS, No. 11 in Large Ten

Wisconsin’s protection has not been practically as environment friendly as they have been in 2021. Final yr’s squad stifled the Purdue offense and star broad receiver David Bell, a feat only a few groups managed to do. This yr’s secondary has not held up practically as effectively, rating outdoors the highest 50, with the Wisconsin go rush unable to affect the quarterback as typically.

For the Boilermakers, they’ve been robust in opposition to the run, holding opponents to round 100 yards a recreation. The Badgers will seemingly have to go the ball to beat Purdue on Saturday, an space the Wisconsin offense has been inconsistent because of struggles up entrance in safety and poor decision-making at quarterback at instances. Luckily for the Badgers, Purdue’s go rush just isn’t as explosive as Michigan State’s was, which may imply extra time for quarterback Graham Mertz. 

Particular Groups/Turnovers/Penalties

Wisconsin

• Kickoff return: 23.6 yards per return, No. 21 within the FBS, No. 3 in Large Ten
• Punt return: 4 yards per return, No. 119 within the FBS, No. 13 in Large Ten
• Web punting: 40.1 yards per punt, No. 29 in FBS, No. 6 in Large Ten
• Turnover margin: +.43, No. 34 within the FBS, No. 4 in Large Ten
• Penalties per recreation: 7.3 per recreation, T-No. 97 in FBS
• Penalty yards: 69.7 yards per recreation, No. 110 in FBS

Purdue

• Kickoff return: 19.1 yards per return, No. 86 within the FBS, No. 8 in Large Ten
• Punt return: 7 yards per return, No. 71 within the FBS, No. 7 in Large Ten
• Web punting: 37 yards per punt, No. 103 in FBS, No. 14 in Large Ten
• Turnover margin: +0, No. 72 within the FBS, No. 8 in Large Ten
• Penalties per recreation: 6.5 per recreation, T-No. 72 in FBS
• Penalty yards: 69.8 yards per recreation, No. 111 in FBS

Wisconsin has a considerable edge within the punting division and kickoff return on Saturday, however past that, the 2 groups are comparatively even in most particular groups and penalty-related statistics. 

The Badgers have intercepted no less than one go in each recreation this yr, and turnovers may play a important position in how the competition this weekend performs out. The Boilermakers are precisely even in turnover margin, whereas Wisconsin has been good at turning groups over. The Badgers simply cannot afford to show the ball over in huge conditions on offense, an issue that harm them immensely in opposition to Michigan State final weekend with a fumble in time beyond regulation and an interception from their finish zone. 

Purdue is a really proficient group, and Wisconsin might want to play significantly better in the event that they wish to come away with a second Large Ten win. 

Associated hyperlinks:

You’ll be able to preserve updated on every part at All Badgers by liking + following our Fb web page and Twitter account:

Fb – @AllBadgers
Twitter – @All_Badgers

You may also observe Website Writer Matt Belz at @savedbythebelz on Twitter.