Wisconsin Vs. Indiana Preview: Where to Watch and More
Oct 28, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Braedyn Locke (18) throws a pass during the fourth quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
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Wisconsin vs. Indiana: A Crucial Clash
As the Big Ten Championship looms on the horizon, the Wisconsin Badgers are gearing up to take on the Indiana Hoosiers this coming Saturday in Indiana. Their history dates back to 1907, with the Badgers leading with a 41-19-2 record. Wisconsin has been victorious in four out of the last five games they've played against Indiana.
How to Watch
- Date: Saturday, November 4, 2023
- Time: 11:00 AM CT
- Channel: Big Ten Network
- Venue: Indiana University Memorial Stadium
- City: Bloomington, Indiana
Will They Get to the Big Ten Championship?
Wisconsin's road to the Big Ten Championship hinges on success in this and the following three games, with the team currently holding a 3-2 conference record. Indiana is still seeking its first conference win as they're standing at 0-5. ESPN's Matchup Predictor favors Wisconsin, placing their odds at 77.8%. Overall for the season, the Badgers have a 5-3 record while Indiana is only at 2-6. The stats and their history suggest a likely win for Wisconsin, even with the setbacks they have faced this season.
Wisconsin linebacker Maema Njongmeta (55) sacks Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord (6) during the third quarter of their game Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Ohio State beat Wisconsin 24-10.
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A Rising Star
Quarterback Braedyn Locke steps into the spotlight for his third start, with past performances promising growth. His October 28 performance against Ohio State was decent, with 164 passing yards and a touchdown. Previous to that on October 21 against against Illinois, he managed 240 passing yards and scored two touchdowns. Locke has shown his potential as he continues to adapt to the starter role.
Maema Njongmeta has been on a roll recently. Despite their loss, the inside linebacker played well against Ohio State. He pulled off 6 solo tackles and 10 tackles total with two sacks. When they took on Illinois he had a terrific 12 total tackles.
Final Thoughts
Saturday's showdown between Wisconsin and Indiana is a chance for the Badgers to redeem themselves and stay in the race for the Big Ten Championship.
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