Western Michigan vs. Wisconsin: How to watch, TV channel, streaming, start time and stats

Wisconsin enters its second full year under Luke Fickell hoping to build on its 7-6 record from 2023, a difficult task with more firepower coming to the Big Ten.

The Badgers are heavy 23-point favorites when Western Michigan comes to town on Friday night. Traditionally, both teams have strong football programs that have withered in the 2020s thanks to coaching changes and the ever-changing college football landscape.

Despite the large point spread, Wisconsin’s biggest margin of victory a season ago was 21 points, which they accomplished three times, including against MAC opponent Buffalo in Week 1.

The Broncos, who went 4-8 a year ago, played three games against power conference opponents, losing by an average of 28.3 points per game.

How to watch Western Michigan vs. Wisconsin, TV channel and streaming

Western Michigan vs. Wisconsin will be broadcast live on Fox Sports 1, which can be viewed through traditional cable TV packages or streaming apps such as YouTube TV or fuboTV.

Western Michigan vs. Wisconsin start time, date and venue

Western Michigan vs. Wisconsin will kick off at 9 PM ET / 8 PM CT on Friday, August 30 from Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.

Western Michigan vs. Wisconsin stats

• Wisconsin QB Tyler Van Dyke, who transferred from Miami (FL) this offseason, has thrown for 7,469 yards with 54 TD and 23 INT in his college career.
• Wisconsin averaged 23.5 PPG in 2023, ranking 93rd out of 133 DI FCS teams
• Western Michigan averaged 23.7 PPG in 2023, ranking 91st out of 133 DI FCS teams
• Wisconsin went 4-3 at home in 2023
• Western Michigan went 1-6 on the road in 2023
• Wisconsin is 4-1 all-time against Western Michigan, with 119 points for to 57 point against

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