Overview
- Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET in Minneapolis and the game will air on FS1.
- Minnesota is 6-5 and Wisconsin is 4-7 heading into the regular-season finale for the rivalry trophy.
- Betting markets list Minnesota as a slight favorite at roughly 1.5 points with a total near 37.5.
- Wisconsin has navigated multiple quarterback injuries, turning to true freshman Carter Smith with transfer Hunter Simmons mixing in as a passer.
- The Badgers’ front seven has surged with frequent sacks and tackles for loss, though leading tackler Mason Posa left the Illinois game and his status is uncertain, while Minnesota arrives off back-to-back losses to Oregon and Northwestern.