Editorial

Wisconsin Is Favored By 7.5 Points Over Northwestern

OPINION
Nov 14, 2020; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Peyton Ramsey (12) looks to pass the ball against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports via Reuters

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David Hookstead Sports And Entertainment Editor
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Wisconsin is favored by a substantial amount against Northwestern.

The Badgers and Wildcats will meet Saturday in a matchup of ranked Big 10 teams, and DraftKings has the line at -7.5 in favor of Wisconsin. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)

The game is set to kick at 3:30 EST on ABC in Evanston.

 

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How do I feel about the spread being -7.5 for Wisconsin? It’s a bit of an interesting question. Historically speaking, Evanston has been a tough place for the Badgers to play.

I honestly have no idea why. On paper, you wouldn’t think we’d really struggle to play against the Wildcats, but they’re always a gigantic thorn in our side.

 

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There’s no doubt at all that Pat Fitzgerald is one of the best coaches in America, and he’s found his quarterback in Peyton Ramsey.

Northwestern is sitting at 4-0, is ranked 19th and they’re a legit squad. So, that gives me a bit of hesitation.

 

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At the same time, we’re Wisconsin, and we’re coming off a monster win against Michigan. Our momentum is rolling!

 

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I’ll have my full preview later in the week. In the meantime, I’ll sit and percolate on this line with my thoughts. No matter what, I’m excited!