On Saturday afternoon, Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium will play host to the visiting Wisconsin Badgers for the first time ever.
The Alabama Crimson Tide’s opponent in Week 3, the two teams met just last season in Madison, a game where the SEC program prevailed by a final score of 42-10.
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Overall, the Crimson Tide and Badgers have met only a few times ever, with the most recent prior to that coming in the 2015 season opener. Alabama also won that meeting back in 2015.
When comparing that 2024 game to this season’s matchup however, the Badgers will have many new faces at key positions when the Badgers come to Tuscaloosa on Saturday, a group that includes quarterback. Will it be enough to defeat the Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa though?
Here is everything you need to know about Alabama’s Week 3 opponent, the Wisconsin Badgers.
Wisconsin Badgers 2025 team overview
Oct 7, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; General view of a Wisconsin Badgers helmet during the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
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Stadium: Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, Wisconsin
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Record: 2-0 overall (0-0 in Big Ten)
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Ranking: Unranked in US LBM Coaches Poll, Unranked in AP Poll
A member of the Big Ten, Wisconsin comes to Tuscaloosa this season undefeated at 2-0 overall, but are not ranked currently in either college football Top 25 poll. The Badgers two wins have both come at home against Miami-Ohio and Middle Tennessee by final scores of 17-0 and 42-10, respectively.
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Wisconsin Badgers 2025 coaching staff
Sep 6, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell looks on during the second half against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images
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Offensive Coordinator: Jeff Grimes
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Defensive Coordinator: Mike Tressel
The head coach of the Wisconsin Badgers is Luke Fickell, who is currently in his third full season in charge of the program owning a combined record of 15-13 overall. Wisconsin also has a new offensive coordinator this season in Jeff Grimes, who was in the same role a year ago at Kansas.
Wisconsin Badgers 2025 offensive stats
Sep 6, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Danny O’Neil (18) hands the ball off to running back Darrion Dupree (6) during the second half against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images
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PPG: 29.5 (No. 64 in NCAA)
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Total Yards Per Game: 394.5
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Passing Yards Per Game: 235.5
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Rushing Yards Per Game: 159
Wisconsin’s offense comes into Tuscaloosa on Saturday averaging 29.5 points per game, a total that ranks No. 64 in the nation. The Badgers are also averaging 394.5 total yards per game this season, a majority of which has come via the passing game.
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Wisconsin Badgers 2025 defensive stats
Wisconsin linebacker Sebastian Cheeks (15) tackles Miami (Ohio) quarterback Dequan Finn (1) during the fourth quarter of their game Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Miami (Ohio) 17-0.
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PPG Allowed: 5 (No. 7 in NCAA)
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Total Yards Per Game Allowed: 179
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Passing Yards Per Game Allowed: 145.5
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Rushing Yards Per Game Allowed: 33.5
So far this season, Wisconsin’s defense has been among the best in all of college football, ranking No. 7 nationally with only five points per game allowed across two games. The Badgers are also allowing only 33.5 rushing yards a game to opponents, one of the lowest totals in the country.
Wisconsin Badgers 2025 offensive players to know
Sep 6, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Vinny Anthony II (8) high-fives Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Jayden Ballard (4) after scoring a touchdown against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders during the second half at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images
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Danny O’Neil, Quarterback, Sophomore
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Dilin Jones, Running Back, Redshirt Freshman
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Lance Mason, Tight End, Senior
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Davis Heinzen, Offensive Lineman, Redshirt Senior
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Vinny Anthony II, Wide Receiver, Senior
The Badgers offense will likely be without starting quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. this weekend, meaning that backup Danny O’Neil could be set to start against Alabama. Dilin Jones, a redshirt freshman, is also the Badgers leading rusher this season, while wide receiver Vinny Anthony II has both a rushing and receiving touchdown this season.
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Wisconsin Badgers 2025 defensive players to know
Aug 28, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Mason Reiger (22) celebrates a play during the game against the Miami (OH) RedHawks at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
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Christian Alliegro, Linebacker, Junior
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Preston Zachman, Safety, Graduate Student
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Tackett Curtis, Linebacker, Junior
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Sebastian Cheeks, Linebacker, Redshirt Junior
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Mason Reiger, Outside Linebacker, Graduate Student
Concluding with some of Wisconsin’s defensive names to know, the linebacker duo of Christian Alliegro and Tackett Curtis sticks out, with the former leading the Badgers in both tackles and TFL this season. Another notable name to keep an eye on is safety Preston Zachman, who leads the Big Ten with two interceptions this season.
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