Before they go in search of their third-straight Big Ten title the Wisconsin Badgers open their season with a little lighter fare, a visit from the Northern Iowa Panthers from the FCS Saturday afternoon.

Last year Wisconsin won its only game against FCS competition 59-10 over South Dakota, while UNI, in its only game last year vs. an FBS team, lost to Iowa State 20-19. [ Watch for odds on this game at Sportsbook this week - they are often the only book to offer betting on Division 2 game action ]

View Northern Iowa vs Wisconsin Odds and Stats.








Wisconsin Badgers Trends:
When playing in September are 10-0
When playing on turf are 9-1
After being outgained are 8-2
When playing outside the conference are 8-2

A few Panthers at Badgers trends to consider:
Northern Iowa is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games
Northern Iowa is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Wisconsin is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Wisconsin's last 5 games at home
Wisconsin is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Wisconsin's last 11 games


Next up:
Northern Iowa at Iowa, Saturday, September 15
Wisconsin at Oregon State, Saturday, September 8