The Washington State Cougars (1-0) travel to Camp Randall to face the Wisconsin Badgers (1-0) Saturday with kickoff at 3:30 p.m. ET (FOX).' Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Washington State vs. Wisconsin odds, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.
Wisconsin comes into this game after a dominant 38-0 victory in Week 1 against FCS opponent Illinois State. Riding the run game and the Jim Leonard-coached defense, the Badgers will look to slow down the Air Raid offense of the Cougars.
Washington State comes into this matchup after almost losing to the Idaho Vandals in Week 1. It took everything transfer QB Cameron Ward had to get the Cougars to the hard-fought 24-17 victory. That game was too close for comfort and far too close for the opening 20.5 spread.
Wisconsin is No. 18 in the'AFCA Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY sports