THE Wisconsin Badgers host their first Big Ten game of the season on October 5 when Purdue comes to Camp Randall Stadium in Madisonwith an 11 a.m. kickoff and coverage on the Big Ten Network.
Purdue has lost 17 straight meetings with the Badgers, dating from 2003, The Boilermakers came in last year in the 18-team Big Ten preseason poll, and they arrive in Madison with a 1-3 record. That includes a 28-10 loss to Nebraska last week in their Big Ten opener.
Wisconsin is also experiencing back-to-back losses. After an opportunistic first half against USC, the Badgers wilted in the second half and fell 38-21 to California. This game came two weeks after a lopsided home loss to non-conference foe Alabama.
The Badgers need this one badly if they want to continue their 22-year streak of reaching a bowl game. The Boilermakers, meanwhile, surely see Wisconsin as a winnable game on the schedule.
The Journal Sentinel has live coverage of the Wisconsin-Purdue game. Review all the big moments, scores and highlights from the game below.
Wisconsin vs. Purdue Box Score
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Wisconsin football injury report: Max Lofy listed as questionable, Purdue fires cornerback
Nickel cornerback Max Lofy, who did not play against USC, is listed as questionable for the Purdue game. In place of Lofy last week, Austin Brown started and recorded a strip-sack in the first half.
The report does not hold any real surprises. Defensive lineman Aaron Witt and receiver Kyan Berry-Johnson are also questionable. Witt was blocked on the knee against USC, a play that coach Luke Fickell discussed in depth with player safety in mind.
Chez Mellusi is listed after stepping away from the team, with quarterback Tyler Van Dyke and James Thompson also listed after suffering season-ending injuries earlier this year. Offensive linemen Evan Brown and Leyton Nelson are also out, as are tight end Rob Booker and transfer receiver Joe Griffin, sidelined due to a transfer eligibility issue.
A note from Purdue: The team announced Markevious Brown, a starting cornerback, was dropped from the team. A statement from the university provided no comment on the reason, calling it a personnel matter. Purdue said it expects Brown to rejoin the team for 2025; he has started 15 games over the past two years.
Purdue has two Wisconsinites in the two-deep, including an NFL prospect
Purdue starting right tackle Marcus Mbow played high school football at Wauwatosa East in greater Milwaukee, and the junior returned to a starting role after breaking his leg last season. The high-level athlete has worked its way into the NFL Draft conversation.
Cedarburg native Drew Biber, meanwhile, is listed second on the team’s tight end depth chart. He’s a junior and has a career-best six catches this year for 45 yards so far.
Wisconsin vs Purdue football start time
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Date: Saturday October 5.
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Time: 11 a.m.
Wisconsin will host Purdue looking for an 18th straight win over the Boilermakers, a streak that dates back to 2003.
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Wisconsin vs Purdue betting odds, betting line, spread
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Wisconsin vs Purdue football predictions
The Badgers need a good game after two straight losses, but will underdog Purdue squander the opportunity? Here is what our authors predict:
Mark Stewart: Wisconsin 31, Purdue 17
JR Radcliffe: Wisconsin 42, Purdue 12
Here’s more about their predictions.
Wisconsin Football News
2024 Wisconsin football schedule: TV channels, dates, start times
All times are central.
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Friday August 30: against Western Michigan (Recap of Badgers’ 28-14 win)
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Saturday September 7: against South Dakota (Recap of the Badgers’ 27-13 victory)
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Saturday September 14: against No. 5 Alabama (Recap of Badgers’ 42-10 loss)
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Saturday September 21: BYE
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Saturday September 28: at No. 23 USC*(Recap of Badgers’ 38-21 loss)
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Saturday October 5: against Purdue*, 11 a.m. | Big Ten Network | Fubo
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Saturday October 12: at Rutgers*, 11 a.m.
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Saturday October 19: in the North-West *
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Saturday October 26: vs. Penn State*
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Saturday November 2: in Iowa*
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Saturday November 9: BYE
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Saturday November 16: against No. 3 Oregon *
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Saturday November 23: in Nebraska*
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Friday November 29: vs. Minnesota*
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Saturday December 7: Big Ten Championship (Indianapolis)
* Refers to Big Ten game
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This article originally appeared in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Wisconsin Badgers vs. Purdue football live updates: Score, TV channel and more
