Wisconsin attempts to remain the lone Big Ten West Division team that's unbeaten in conference play as it hosts Rutgers. Wisconsin has won its previous four matchups with the Scarlet Knights by an average of 34.5 points. But this Rutgers team has produced a faster start than usual. A victory over Wisconsin would give Rutgers its first 5-1 start since 2014. The turnover margin could prove critical Saturday. Rutgers has committed just three turnovers in its first five games. Wisconsin has forced nine takeaways in its last two games.
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Wisconsin: CB Ricardo Hallman picked off two passes in Wisconsin’s 38-17 triumph at Purdue and has three interceptions this season, putting him in a four-way tie for the Big Ten lead.Wisconsin has outscored Rutgers 168-30 in their four previous matchups. The last time these two teams faced each other, Wisconsin won 52-3 at Rutgers in 2021. … Rutgers has allowed only two sacks, which matches Iowa State, Marshall and Toledo for the lowest total of any FBS team.
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