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Riding a surprising road victory at No. 13 Penn State, Wisconsin can head into its bye at 4-1 overall and 2-0 in Big Ten play if it handles Michigan State in Saturday’s homecoming game. The Spartans arrive under new leadership from former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald, setting up a matchup that many expect to be tight at Camp Randall Stadium.
How to watch Wisconsin vs. Michigan State
Kickoff is late-morning local time in Madison. Television, streaming and radio options are listed below for fans who want to follow the action.
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- Matchup: Wisconsin (3-1, 1-0 B1G) vs. Michigan State (2-2, 0-1 B1G)
- When: Saturday, Oct. 3
- Where: Camp Randall Stadium — Madison, Wisconsin
- Time: 11:30 a.m. CT
- Watch: Big Ten Network
- Stream: Fox One
- Listen: Badger Sports Radio Network
- TV talent: Jason Horowitz (play‑by‑play), Jake Butt (analyst), Brooke Fletcher (sideline)
- Radio talent: Matt Lepay (play‑by‑play), Mark Tauscher (analyst), Patrick Herb (sideline)
- Odds: Wisconsin -9.5 | O/U 43.5 (FanDuel Sportsbook)
Series history
The all‑time ledger favors Michigan State, which leads 31‑24. Meetings in Madison are dead even at 14‑14, and MSU carries a one‑game winning streak into this weekend.
The teams last met on Oct. 15, 2022, when Michigan State won 34‑28 in overtime in East Lansing. Wisconsin’s most recent home game against the Spartans was in 2019 — also a homecoming matchup — and the Badgers won that contest 38‑0.
Recent encounters have been competitive: the last ten matchups are split, and two of the previous four required extra time to decide a winner.
What to expect at Camp Randall
Wisconsin comes in with momentum from its upset at Penn State and an opportunity to start conference play 2‑0 for the first time since 2023. The Badgers are also chasing a fifth consecutive home victory, a streak that stretches back to last season.
Homecoming atmosphere and a loud crowd should make for an intense environment, but many projections foresee a close game. Wisconsin’s recent homecoming form has been strong overall — the Badgers are 10‑2 in homecoming games since 2013 — though last year’s 37‑0 loss to Iowa was a notable setback during homecoming weekend.
Expect a physical contest between two programs with recent history of tight finishes and overtime drama.
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