Wisconsin vs Minnesota CFB Week 14 Betting Lines

Wisconsin Badgers CFB Week 14 Betting Lines

Following a slow start, head coach PJ Fleck and his Minnesota Golden Gophers rapidly improved to gain a bowl berth.  Fleck has his detractors, but he also has a record of success.  On Friday, the Golden Gophers will play the regular season final on the road against the rival Wisconsin Badgers for Paul Bunyan’s Axe.  Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell will complete his second disappointing season, having fired offensive coordinator Phil Longo as a surrender of the failed Dairy Raid offense experiment.  Wisconsin must beat Minnesota to qualify for a bowl game.

College Football Week 14 Betting Lines

Minnesota Golden Gophers +2

Wisconsin Badgers -2

Over/Under: 43 1/2

Wisconsin Badgers Weekly Matchup

In Week 14 college football action, on Friday, November 29, 2024, the Wisconsin Badgers will host the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, WI.  Kickoff time is set for noon ET, and television coverage will be on CBS.  

Minnesota will draw consideration from betting on college football using crypto Wise Guys as a solid road team offering good value against a declining home opponent.

Last game, the Minnesota Golden Gophers lost 26-25 against the Penn State Nittany Lions as 11.5-point home dogs.  The game went over the total of 45.  Minnesota has a record of 6-5 straight up, 8-2-1 against the spread, and 6-5 over/under the total.  Minnesota ranks 117th for total offense, 76th for passing, 121st for rushing and 83rd for scoring.  Defensively they rank 12th overall, 22nd against the pass, 30th against the rush, and 15th for points allowed.  Also, Minnesota ranks 21st for fewest turnovers lost and 6th for takeaways.

Wisconsin Badgers Weekly Recap

Last game, the Wisconsin Badgers lost 44-25 against the Nebraska Cornhuskers as 1-point road dogs.  The game went over the total of 40.5.  Wisconsin has a record of 5-6 straight up, 4-7 against the spread, and 6-5 over/under the total.  Wisconsin ranks 87th for total offense, 93rd for passing, 65th for rushing and 96th for scoring.  Defensively they rank 39th overall, 13th against the pass, 91st against the rush, and 52nd for points allowed.  Also, Wisconsin ranks 104th for fewest turnovers lost and 129th for takeaways.

The sight for the Badgers football team Saturday afternoon was that of Nebraska fans flooding Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb., listening to House of Pain's "Jump Around" and celebrating bowl eligibility for the first time in eight years. That came after the Badgers were crushed.

A 10-point swing at the end of the half was the beginning of the issues for the Badgers. Trailing 14-10, they marched down the field on a 10-play, 73-yard drive that all went for naught when Nathaniel Vakos' 41-yard field-goal attempt was off the mark. Nebraska went on a 10-play, 76-yard drive that was capped by a 5-yard touchdown pass from Dylan Raiola to Jahmal Banks for a 21-10 lead. That left just 17 seconds left in the half, but then things got even worse.

Tawee Walker fumbled after a 6-yard gain, and Nebraska recovered at the Wisconsin 31-yard line with 11 seconds remaining in the half. After a quick 12-yard pass from Raiola to Jacory Barney Jr., John Hohl made a 37-yarder.  That made it 24-10 Nebraska at the half.

The Badgers went three-and-out on their opening drive of the second half, and Nebraska added three more points on a nine-play, 46-yard drive that Hohl capped with his 45-yarder. The Badgers moved the ball down the field after that, going 41 yards in nine plays, but the drive was stalled when Walker was stopped for a loss on fourth-and-2.

The Cornhuskers marched right down the field — 74 yards in seven plays — and Dante Dowdell ran for a 3-yard score.

2024 Wisconsin Badgers Football Schedule

Wisconsin began playing football in 1892 but did not become a consistent winner until the early 1990s when Barry Alvarez founded a new era of glory. Since their 1993 Rose Bowl and Big Ten championship, the Badgers have missed a bowl game only twice. The Badgers finished in the final national rankings every season but eight since 1998. Wisconsin has had six Big Ten titles since 1993 and five division titles since 2011.

Known as the Godfather, Alvarez retired as head coach in 2005 but remained as athletic director through 2019. He firmly established a formula that has sustained success through three head coaches and tough competition.

Alvarez engineered a formula of in-state offensive linemen and skill players from both in and outside the state. The Badgers have used states like New Jersey to locate dominant running backs such as Jonathan Taylor. The Badgers have developed a reputation for being both “O-Line U” and “Running Back U.”

Previous head coach Paul Chryst epitomized a perfect fit. Chryst grew up in Madison and was a UW quarterback. He led the Badgers to two final top ten national rankings and four in the top 25. But current athletic director Chris McIntosh, a UW alum, former player, and assistant AD, believes the Badgers are capable of more. And that Luke Fickell’s task as the new head coach.

Wisconsin has had many great players, including the days before Alvarez. Alan Ameche won the Heisman trophy in 1954 as a top running back. While Alvarez running back, Ron Dayne hoisted the Heisman in 1999. Jonathan Taylor, Melvin Gordon, Montee Ball, Russell Wilson, Pat Richter, and Elroy Hirsch are among the past marquee men of Madison.

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