The Wisconsin Badgers conclude their non-conference schedule today with as big of a matchup as they come in college football.

The 2-0 Badgers play host to 18-time national champion Alabama in a Big Ten-SEC showdown at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison. Kickoff is set for 11 a.m.

It’s the first game in a home-and-home series between the Badgers and Crimson Tide with the return contest next year in Alabama. Wisconsin is coming off a 27-13 win over South Dakota, a team in the Football Championship Subdivision. Now, the Badgers will move up a weight class and then some when fourth-ranked Alabama and Heisman Trophy candidate Jalen Milroe comes to town.

The perennial power looks different this season. For the first time in 18 years, Nick Saban isn’t on the sidelines as the head coach. Saban, who won six national titles with Alabama, retired after last season, ending his legendary career. Kalen DeBoer, who led Washington to the College Football Playoff in 2023, has taken over in Tuscaloosa.

DeBoer has the Tide off and running, though it’s also been a work in progress. After a 63-0 victory in Week 1, Alabama struggled for three quarters against South Florida before pulling away in a 42-16 win last week.

After scratching out wins in tougher-than-expected games the first two weeks, Luke Fickell’s Badgers are a big underdog against Alabama. Can Wisconsin pull off the upset?

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Wisconsin vs Alabama box score

Wisconsin vs Alabama start time

• Date: Saturday, Sept. 14
• Time: 11 a.m.

Both Wisconsin and Alabama are playing in the third and final non-conference games on their 2024 schedule before getting a bye next week.

Wisconsin vs Alabama: ‘Big Noon Kickoff’ on Fox

Fox is bringing its ‘Big Noon Kickoff” show to Madison for the Wisconsin-Alabama game.

The pre-game on-site studio show begins two hours before kickoff at 9 a.m. from the Kohl Center Lawn. Events, with giveaways and prizes, begin at 7:30 a.m.

Anchor Rob Stone is joined on the desk with a star-studded cast featuring:

• Mark Ingram II, a 2009 Heisman Trophy winner and Alabama alum
• Matt Leinart, the 2004 Heisman Trophy winner at USC
• Brady Quinn, the former Notre Dame quarterback
• Urban Meyer, the former Ohio State coach and three-time national champion

Musical guest: Rapper Offset coming to Madison to perform for ‘Big Noon Kickoff’ ahead of Wisconsin-Alabama game

What channel is the Wisconsin Badger game on today? TV, live stream

Wisconsin vs Alabama betting odds, betting line, spread

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday night

• Spread: Wisconsin (+16)
• Money line: Alabama -790, Wisconsin +540
• Total points: 48.5

Wisconsin vs Alabama football predictions

Can the Badgers stun the college football world and upset Alabama? Our beat reporters don’t see that happening.

Mark Stewart: Alabama 27, Wisconsin 17

JR Radcliffe: Alabama 35, Wisconsin 10

Here’s more on their predictions.

Ron Dayne greets Wisconsin Badgers running backs

Ahead of being honored at Saturday’s game to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his Heisman Trophy season, Wisconsin legend Ron Dayne visited the Badgers’ running backs.

He shared a few words of advice on Friday for the players and handed out T-shirts that featured the text “Running Back University.”

During the 1999 season, Dayne set the NCAA’s all-time rushing record.

Wisconsin football news

Wisconsin football schedule 2024: TV channels, dates, start times

All times Central.

• Friday, Aug. 30: vs. Western Michigan (Recap of the Badgers’ 28-14 win)
• Saturday, Sept. 7: vs. South Dakota (Recap of the Badgers’ 27-13 win)
• Saturday, Sept. 14: vs. No. 5 Alabama | 11 a.m. | FOX (Fubo)
• Saturday, Sept. 21: BYE
• Saturday, Sept. 28: at No. 23 USC *
• Saturday, Oct. 5: vs. Purdue *
• Saturday, Oct. 12: at Rutgers *
• Saturday, Oct. 19: at Northwestern *
• Saturday, Oct. 26: vs. Penn State *
• Saturday, Nov. 2: at Iowa *
• Saturday, Nov. 9: BYE
• Saturday, Nov. 16: vs. No. 3 Oregon *
• Saturday, Nov. 23: at Nebraska *
• Friday, Nov. 29: vs. Minnesota *
• Saturday, Dec. 7: Big Ten Championship (Indianapolis)

* Denotes Big Ten game

Alabama football schedule 2024: TV channels, dates, start times

All times Central.

• Saturday, Aug. 31: Alabama vs. Western Kentucky (Recap of the Crimson Tide’s 63-0 win)
• Saturday, Sept. 7: Alabama vs. South Florida (Recap of the Crimson Tide’s 42-16 win)
• Saturday, Sept. 14: Alabama at Wisconsin | 11 a.m. | Fox (Fubo)
• Saturday, Sept. 21: BYE
• Saturday, Sept. 28: Alabama vs. No. 1 Georgia | 6:30 p.m. | ABC (Fubo)*
• Saturday, Oct. 5: Alabama at Vanderbilt*
• Saturday, Oct. 12: Alabama vs. South Carolina | 11 a.m. | ABC or ESPN (Fubo)*
• Saturday, Oct. 19: Alabama at No. 15 Tennessee*
• Saturday, Oct. 26: Alabama vs. No. 11 Missouri*
• Saturday, Nov. 2: BYE
• Saturday, Nov. 9: Alabama at No. 12 LSU*
• Saturday, Nov. 16: Alabama vs. Mercer | 1 p.m. | ESPN+, SEC Network+
• Saturday, Nov. 23: Alabama at No. 16 Oklahoma*
• Saturday, Nov. 30: Alabama vs. Auburn*

* Denotes SEC game

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Alabama football is expected to have a healthy offensive line for its first road game of the 2024 season against Wisconsin.

Alabama left tackle Kadyn Proctor is expected to play Saturday afternoon against Wisconsin, the Tuscaloosa News confirmed Friday.

Proctor sustained a shoulder injury during warm ups before the season opener vs. Western Kentucky. He left the field before the game with trainers and later emerged on the sideline in street clothes. Proctor also warmed up before Alabama vs. South Florida, but was held out.

On the SEC coaches teleconference Wednesday, Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer said Proctor has “been practicing” and “doing well” in the days leading up to the Crimson Tide’s meeting with Wisconsin.

Kadyn Proctor injury update: Alabama football’s Kalen DeBoer updates status of Kadyn Proctor ahead of Wisconsin game

“Really was headed in a good direction right at the very end of last week and turned the corner I think there,” DeBoer said. “(He) is in a good spot here, done a nice job here in the first two days of practice.”

Proctor was an All-SEC Freshman Team member in 2023. He entered the transfer portal after his freshman season and enrolled at Iowa in the spring. He returned to Alabama for his sophomore season.

Kadyn Proctor: Who will start on Alabama offensive line?

Elijah Pritchett started in Proctor’s place at left tackle Week 1. Pritchett, who also had “a minor ding” against Western Kentucky, appeared late against South Florida at right tackle. Guard Tyler Booker took over the left tackle spot, while Geno VanDerMark played left guard.

Heading into the 2024 season, Alabama’s starting offensive line was expected to be Proctor at left tackle, Booker at left guard, Washington transfer Parker Brailsford at center, Jaeden Roberts at right guard and either Pritchett or Wilkin Formby at right tackle.

Against South Florida, Formby had four holding calls against him and was removed late in the fourth quarter by Pritchett, who was initially held out.

Colin Gay covers Alabama football for The Tuscaloosa News, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at cgay@gannett.com or follow him @_ColinGay on X, formerly known as Twitter. 

It’s Friday, September 13th and we’ve got Week 3 action on the slate with the Alabama Crimson Tide and Wisconsin Badgers all set to square off from Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin tomorrow afternoon.

This is a non-conference matchup and the third-ever meeting between the Tide and Badgers. The two have not met since 2015 and 1928 before that, so this is not common territory for either school.

Alabama (12-2 last season) is 2-0 this year with a 42-16 victory over USF fueled by a 28-3 fourth quarter in Week 2. The Tide lost in the College Football Playoff to the eventual champion, Michigan Wolverines 27-20 in OT.

Wisconsin (7-6 last season) is 2-0 this year with 14-point victories over both Western Michigan and South Dakota. The Badgers season ended in a loss to LSU, 35-31 in the Reliaquest Bowl.

NBC Sports has all the latest info and analysis you need, including how to tune in for kickoff, live odds from BetMGM, player news and updates, and of course our predictions and best bets for the game from our staff of experts.

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How to watch Alabama vs. Wisconsin Saturday:

· Date: Saturday, September 14th, 2024
· Time: 12:00 PM EST
· Site: Camp Randall Stadium
· City: Madison, Wisconsin
· TV/Streaming: FOX

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Latest Game odds for Alabama vs. Wisconsin – Week 3

The latest odds as of Friday morning:

• Money line: Alabama -800, Wisconsin +550
• Spread: Alabama -16.5 (-110)
• Total: 49 points

*odds courtesy of BetMGM

The odds for this game have stayed constant since opening, which implies this could be one of the sharper lines on the week. With Alabama using a +25 fourth quarter, the Tide could cover at any time. However, Wisconsin will be a step up in competition and looking for a season-defining win when they host Alabama.

NBC Sports Bet Best Bet

NBC Sports Betting Analyst Vaughn Dalzell has the following best bets for Saturday’s matchup between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Wisconsin Badgers in Week 3:

Wisconsin is rarely a home underdog, only eight times since 2005 has that happened. However, the Badgers are an impressive 6-2 ATS in those games. Despite the strong trend, Alabama is a different beast and most will agree that Jalen Milroe is more reliable and safer than Tyler Van Dyke.

The Tide’s defense is shaping up to be a dominant one and Wisconsin’s offense didn’t reach 30 points versus either Western Michigan or South Dakota. I lean toward Alabama and like the Under in this matchup which should be run-oriented. Alabama’s defense is a fun sprinkle to score a touchdown for Week 3 (+340) that we discussed on Bet the EDGE.

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From the Trading Desk at BetMGM courtesy of John Ewing: National Championship

Line movement (Last Week to Now)

• Georgia +280 to +275
• Texas +850 to +550
• Tennessee +3500 to +2200

Highest Ticket%

• Ohio State 17.0%
• Georgia 12.1%
• Texas 9.1%

Highest Handle%

• Ohio State 19.3%
• Georgia 17.2%
• Miami 11.5%

Biggest Liabilities

Quarterback matchup for Alabama vs. Wisconsin

• Alabama: Jalen Milroe (70.6 QBR) has nine total touchdowns through two games and 475 yards. Milroe recorded two rushing scores in each of the first two games to start the season and ended last year with 12 rushing touchdowns along with 23 through the air. He looks on pace to eclipse both in his Heisman campaign.
• Wisconsin: Tyler Van Dyke (31.6 QBR) is a Miami (FL) transfer that tossed 2,703 passing yards for 19 touchdowns to 12 interceptions for the Hurricanes last season. The Badgers quarterback has one touchdown pass on 63 attempts this season with a 60.3 completion percentage.

Alabama & Wisconsin team stats and betting trends

· Alabama posted 28 points in the fourth quarter against USF and out-scored its opponents 49-10 in the second half of the first two games.

· Jalen Milroe is one of the current front-runners for the Heisman. He sits eighth at +1100 odds on BetMGM and a win here should push him into the top five.

· Wisconsin has only been a home underdog in eight games since 2005, finishing 6-2 ATS (against the spread) in those matchups.

· The Badgers have two 100-yard rushers through two games, Chez Mellusi and Cade Yacamelli. Mellusi has a team-high three rushing touchdowns this season, which is one off from his season-high while he backed up Braelon Allen (12 TDs).

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