Fickell's team is going to be without its two best RBs, including Braelon Allen and his 984 rushing yards, 12 TDs and 5.4 yards-per-carry average.Īllen, starting center Tanor Bortolini (868 snaps, declared for the NFL Draft) and starting CB Jason Maitre (33 tackles, 3 PBU & 1 INT) are confirmed to be 'out.' Other potential absences include starting LB Jordan Turner (61 tackles, 3 sacks & 1 forced fumble), starting DL Rodas Johnson (18 tackles), WR Skyler Bell (38 receptions, 297 yards & 1 TD) and WR Chimere Dike (19 catches, 328 yards & 1 TD). Northwestern as a 12.5-point home favorite. 18, and that's in a season when their season win total was 9.5.īefore beating Nebraska, Wisconsin lost three consecutive games, including a 20-14 setback at Indiana as a 7.5-point road 'chalk' and falling 24-10 vs. However, the OT win over the Cornhuskers was mandatory to get bowl eligible on Nov. The Badgers won their last two regular-season games, beating Nebraska 24-17 in overtime as a seven-point home favorite before winning 28-14 at Minnesota. Wisconsin (7-5 SU, 4-6-2 ATS) was one of the nation's biggest disappointments in Year 1 of Luke Fickell's tenure.

Backup QB Garrett Nussmeier has played well when given opportunities the last two seasons, and I think he'll play well like did in the second half vs. I'm not sure I'm buying that several days out, but it'll be great if they do play. However, Brian Kelly said a few days ago that he expects WRs Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr., both of whom are expected to be first-round picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, to play. The Tigers are going to be without four DBs, starting DT Mekhi Wingo and Heisman Trophy winning QB Jayden Daniels. LSU (9-3 straight up, 8-4 against the spread) has won three games in a row and six of its last seven both SU and ATS, including quality wins at Missouri (49-39), vs.

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