MTSU doesn't deserve its own thread. Favored by 28 against a team that got smoked by FCS Austin Peay (I saw the Badgers clobber them back in 2010--instead of seeing the epic win over Ohio State; long story I've probably told here before), and didn't convert a 3rd down.
Prediction: MTSU will only score if the Badgers turn it over, or they get a busted long play for a TD. So MTSU will get somewhere between 3 and 10 points (e.g., an INT turns into a field goal, and one busted play--or pick-6, gets them 7).
Badgers start O'Neil under center and are seeking a capable LT. Last week they spread the ball around a lot, and they probably will again this week, but they really need to use this as a tune-up for Alabama next week, so...I'm hoping they are a little more specific, at least until the game is out of reach, tuning up the plays and players they will need next week. Also, thank goodness Alabama has some directional Louisiana team this week to take its frustration out on. Hopefully that takes a little edge off before the Badgers head down to Tuscaloosa.
Anyway, the spread is 28.5. I think the Badgers rarely cover these early-season, crazy spreads, and if the running game is working well, I think they still won't because they will grind up clock in the process. Prediction: 34-6, Badgers. With a better offensive output, but still come away wondering if we can pass-protect against the big kids, and still not knowing if we have a true starter at LT.
