Kickoff: 3:30 PM ET (2:30 PM CT local)
Venue: Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, Wisconsin (Capacity: ~80,321)
Broadcast: ABC
Weather Forecast (Madison, WI)
Temperature: ~74°F (23°C) at kickoff, cooling into the 60s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (5–8 mph)
Impact: Excellent early fall football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Maryland Terrapins (Big Ten):
QB Billy Edwards Jr. (starter, 612 yards, 6 TDs, 2 INTs through 3 games) healthy.
RB Roman Hemby (278 rushing yards, 3 TDs) available.
WR Tai Felton (245 yards, 2 TDs) and WR Kaden Prather (198 yards, 1 TD) active.
Defense intact, led by LB Jaishawn Barham (team-high tackles).
Wisconsin Badgers (Big Ten):
QB Braedyn Locke (725 yards, 5 TDs, 3 INTs) healthy.
RB Chez Mellusi (312 rushing yards, 4 TDs) available.
WR Will Pauling (265 yards, 2 TDs) and WR Bryson Green (188 yards, 1 TD) active.
Defense led by LB Jordan Turner (team leader in tackles).
Key Player Matchups
QB Billy Edwards Jr. (Maryland) vs. Wisconsin Secondary
Edwards has been efficient but turnover-prone; Badgers’ DBs will look to capitalize.
RB Roman Hemby (Maryland) vs. Wisconsin Front Seven
Hemby is averaging 5.8 YPC; Wisconsin must contain him to force Maryland into passing downs.
QB Braedyn Locke (Wisconsin) vs. Maryland Pass Rush
Locke has been solid but inconsistent under pressure; Terps’ front must disrupt his rhythm.
WR Will Pauling (Wisconsin) vs. Maryland Corners
Pauling is Locke’s top target; Maryland must prevent explosive plays in the slot.
Recent Team Form
Maryland Terrapins (2–1, Big Ten)
8/30/25: W 41–10 vs. Towson
9/6/25: L 31–21 @ Virginia Tech
9/13/25: W 38–17 vs. Charlotte
Trend: Offense averaging 33.3 PPG, defense opportunistic but vulnerable against Power Four opponents.
Wisconsin Badgers (3–0, Big Ten)
8/30/25: W 28–14 vs. Western Michigan
9/6/25: W 34–20 @ Washington State
9/13/25: W 31–24 vs. Utah State
Trend: Balanced attack (31 PPG), defense allowing 19.3 PPG; strong start under Luke Fickell.
Series History
Wisconsin leads the all-time series 4–0.
Last meeting: 2022, Wisconsin won 23–10 in Madison.
Maryland has never beaten Wisconsin since joining the Big Ten in 2014.
Betting Trends
Maryland:
2–1 ATS in 2025.
1 of 3 games has gone over the total.
0–4 SU all-time vs. Wisconsin.
Wisconsin:
2–1 ATS in 2025.
2 of 3 games have gone over the total.
5–1 ATS in last 6 home games.
Head-to-Head:
Wisconsin 4–0 SU vs. Maryland.
Last 3 meetings went under the total.
Historical Betting Results
Maryland: Struggles ATS vs. ranked Big Ten opponents; offense keeps them competitive but defense often falters late.
Wisconsin: Strong ATS at home as a one-score favorite; defense-driven unders common in Madison.
Big Ten Trends: Home favorites of 7–10 points cover ~58% of the time in September conference play.
Game Odds
Maryland Terrapins 44.5
Wisconsin Badgers – 10
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
