Wisconsin vs Middle Tennessee Prediction: Can the Badger Defense Keep Dominating?

Wisconsin vs Middle Tennessee: How To Watch

Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
TV: FS1
Location: Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI
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Middle Tennessee Has to Block Someone

The Blue Raiders have decent skill parts to make the Badgers work. Nicholas Vattiato is a veteran quarterback who can get hot. The receiving corps isn’t awful, and there’s a little bit of pop if the offensive line can give everyone time.

Getting defensive pressure on backup Badger quarterback Danny O’Neil is a must. There were several massive issues in the Austin Peay loss, but the defense got behind the line. With that said …

Wisconsin’s Defense Will Make Another Statement

0-for-12. That’s what Middle Tennessee was on third down last week. The offense controlled the clock for just over 21 minutes; there wasn’t a lick of a ground attack, and Austin Peay lived in the Blue Raider backfield.

Wisconsin’s defense came out of the tunnel grouchy. It stuffed the Miami University ground game, allowing just 34 rushing yards, and on third downs … Miami was 0-for-9. However …

Wisconsin Needs to Find the Offense, Fast

The Badgers geared down after Edwards Jr. got hurt, controlled the clock, and didn’t force O’Neil into any tough situations. It worked, but it was also 3-0 with just over 20 minutes to play.

That worked against Miami University, and it’ll work just fine against Middle Tennessee, but this is when the offense has to get cranked up with the Bama D up next. It won’t be amazing, but the Badger attack will look sharper.

Wisconsin vs Middle Tennessee Prediction, Betting Lines

Wisconsin 34, Middle Tennessee 3
Line: Wisconsin -28.5, o/u: 45.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 2
Must See Rating: 2

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