Wisconsin vs. Alabama Odds - College Football Week 3 Lines

Wisconsin Badgers CFB Week 3 Betting Lines

So far in the young season, the Wisconsin Badgers have shown the ability to beat lesser teams but not in getting the cash. Second-year head coach Luke Fickell has been tasked with a difficult transition for the Badgers. Fickell is trying to build a hybrid of power running with an air raid passing attack. He is also trying to become a cultural fit in Wisconsin. On Saturday, the Badgers have a chance to give Fickell a signature win against the visiting Alabama Crimson Tide. The Tide will roll into Madison with a 2-0 record. Optimism is not high for Badger fans.

College Football Week 3 Betting Lines

Alabama Crimson Tide -16

Wisconsin Badgers +16

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Wisconsin Badgers Weekly Matchup

In Week 3 college football action, on Saturday, September 14, 2024, the Wisconsin Badgers will host the Alabama Crimson Tide at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, WI. Kickoff time is set for noon ET and television coverage on FOX.

The FOX Big Noon game has become appointment television with its high-profile matchups. That will certainly be the case here. Wise Guys will be looking for a betting on college football using crypto road team discount on Alabama. Also, sharps will consider whether Wisconsin is a live home dog capable of the upset.

Last game, the Alabama Crimson Tide won 42-16 against the South Florida Bulls as 30.5-point home favorites. The game went under the total of 64.5. Alabama has a record of 2-0 straight up, 1-1 against the spread, and 1-1 over/under the total. Alabama ranks 19th for total offense, 56th for passing, 13th for rushing, and 5th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 17th overall, 5th against the pass, 63rd against the rush, and 11th for points allowed. Also, Alabama ranks 103rd for fewest turnovers lost and 34th for takeaways.

Wisconsin Badgers Weekly Recap

Last game, the Wisconsin Badgers won 27-13 against FCS South Dakota State as 18.5-point home favorites. The game went under the total of 45.5. Wisconsin has a record of 2-0 straight up, 0-2 against the spread, and 0-2 over/under the total. Wisconsin ranks 69th for total offense, 82nd for passing, 46th for rushing, and 81st for scoring. Defensively, they rank 28th overall, 17th against the pass, 60th against the rush, and 35th for points allowed. Also, Wisconsin ranks 63rd for fewest turnovers lost and 88th for takeaways.

Chez Mellusi’s grandfather died on Friday, but he didn’t tell Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell until the conclusion of Saturday’s game.

By that point, Mellusi had delivered a performance that would have made his grandfather proud.

Mellusi rushed for two touchdowns, Tyler Van Dyke threw for another, and Wisconsin beat South Dakota 27-13. Mellusi told a few people earlier this week - but not many - about his grandfather’s situation.

Van Dyke completed 17 of 27 passes for 214 yards and a touchdown for the Badgers. Mellusi had 16 carries for 60 yards and Cade Yacamelli rushed for a team-high 73 yards on eight attempts.

Mellusi said that he was close to Cesare Mellusi and took the situation hard. Mellusi’s father Mario Mellusi didn’t attend Saturday’s game.

Fickell said that this season, in particular, Mellusi’s impact has grown within the program.

Cade Yacamelli rushed for a team-high 73 yards on eight attempts.

Wisconsin raced to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter on a Mellusi 9-yard touchdown and a 50-yard scoring strike from Van Dyke to CJ Williams.

South Dakota cut the lead to 17-13 in the third quarter but couldn’t get any closer.

Nathanial Vakos’ 50-yard field goal made it 20-13 late in the third period. Mellusi’s 1-yard touchdown run with 7:35 remaining put the game out of reach at 27-13. Vakos also had a 24-yard field goal in the second period.

2024 Wisconsin Badgers Football Schedule

Wisconsin began playing football in 1892 but did not become a consistent winner until the early 1990s when Barry Alvarez founded a new era of glory. Since their 1993 Rose Bowl and Big Ten championship, the Badgers have missed a bowl game only twice. The Badgers finished in the final national rankings every season but eight since 1998. Wisconsin has had six Big Ten titles since 1993 and five division titles since 2011.

Known as the Godfather, Alvarez retired as head coach in 2005 but remained as athletic director through 2019. He firmly established a formula that has sustained success through three head coaches and tough competition.

Alvarez engineered a formula of in-state offensive linemen and skill players from both in and outside the state. The Badgers have used states like New Jersey to locate dominant running backs such as Jonathan Taylor. The Badgers have developed a reputation for being both “O-Line U” and “Running Back U.”

Previous head coach Paul Chryst epitomized a perfect fit. Chryst grew up in Madison and was a UW quarterback. He led the Badgers to two final top ten national rankings and four in the top 25. But current athletic director Chris McIntosh, a UW alum, former player, and assistant AD, believes the Badgers are capable of more. And that Luke Fickell’s task as the new head coach.

Wisconsin has had many great players, including the days before Alvarez. Alan Ameche won the Heisman trophy in 1954 as a top running back. While Alvarez running back, Ron Dayne hoisted the Heisman in 1999. Jonathan Taylor, Melvin Gordon, Montee Ball, Russell Wilson, Pat Richter, and Elroy Hirsch are among the past marquee men of Madison.

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