Alabama believes it has learned from its unexpectedly close call as it prepares to make a rare trip north. The fourth-ranked Crimson Tide’s visit to Wisconsin on Saturday marks the first time they’ve played a true road game against a school from north of the Mason-Dixon Line since a 27-11 victory at Penn State in 2011.
Alabama running back Jam Miller runs the ball for a 56-yard touchdown against South Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Alabama running back Jam Miller celebrates his touchdown with Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams during the second half of an NCAA college football game against South Florida, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard is also pictured.
For both teams, Saturday’s game represents an opportunity to measure their progress before starting their conference schedules with demanding matchups. Alabama hosts No. 1 Georgia to kick off its Southeastern Conference slate on Sept. 28, the same day Wisconsin opens Big Ten play by visiting No. 11 Southern California.No. 13 Oklahoma State looks to avoid stumble against Tulsa with showdown vs.
“This is why we come to Wisconsin,” Wisconsin safety Hunter Wohler said. “This is why a lot of guys are here — to play on big stages, in big-time games.”Alabama’s Justin Jefferson and Wisconsin’s Jake Chaney each got targeting penalties in the second half of their games last week. That means neither of them can play until the second half of this game.Alabama’s offensive line committed nine penalties against South Florida, with holding calls negating two touchdowns.
Wisconsin linebacker Jaheim Thomas is an Arkansas transfer who played against Alabama last season. Arkansas gave Alabama a challenge before
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