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There may be some concern of rust from not playing for two weeks, but he did have nearly 200 all-purpose yards in the season opener.īoth these teams do well to defend the pass, meaning the game will be decided by who can move the ball more effectively on the ground. He’s had the assistance of Jonathan Taylor, who has rushed for 237 yards in the first two games.

Quarterback Jack Coan has been extremely efficient, throwing for over 500 yards so far and five touchdowns to no interceptions. This has been a result of the Badgers allowing opponents to convert just 14 percent of their third downs. Their run-stopping has been most impressive, with opponents averaging just 20.5 yards over their first two games. In terms of discipline, Wisconsin has taken only five penalties for 50 yards this season. The Badgers are the top defensive team in the country allowing no points and just 107 yards per game.

It’s almost easier to say what Wisconsin has done wrong this season. Through two games, the Wolverines are also 19th in FBS with three fumble recoveries. On the defensive side of the ball, Michigan is one of the top pass defending teams in the nation allowing 138 yards per game through the air, good for tenth in the country. While the figures independently aren’t totally impressive, it shows Michigan’s ability to vary things on offense. Michigan averages 226 yards in the air and 171 yards on the ground per game this season. The Wolverines, behind quarterback Shea Patterson, feature an offense equally as adept at running and passing. *All odds and betting info courtesy of OddsShark and originally posted by BetOnline But they haven’t yet faced an opponent as dynamic as Michigan. Combining for 110 points over two games and allowing none, the Badgers have done it all on both sides of the ball. Wisconsin has boasted a strong defense in two early-season non-league games facing South Florida and Central Michigan. The Wisconsin Badgers, meanwhile, have not allowed a point through two games.īoth teams have had two weeks off to prepare for their Big Ten opener, and now the Wolverines and Badgers will meet on Saturday afternoon at Camp Randall in Madison for one of the most highly-anticipated matchups of the month. The last time the Michigan Wolverines took the field, they staved off what could have been a monumental upset in overtime against Army. MADISON, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 07: Jonathan Taylor #23 of the Wisconsin Badgers scores a touchdown past Da'Quaun Jamison #6 of the Central Michigan Chippewas in the first quarter at Camp Randall Stadium on Septemin Madison, Wisconsin.

Betting line on michigan wisconsin football game