Wisconsin versus New Mexico State; Badgers hope to bounce back
MADISON, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 10: Jack Eschenbach #82 of the Wisconsin Badgers runs after the catch against the Washington State Cougars at Camp Randall Stadium on September 10, 2022 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin will try to bounce back from its loss to Washington State when New Mexico State visits on Saturday, Sept. 17. The Aggies haven't won a road game in four years.
The Badgers committed 11 penalties in their 17-14 loss to the double-digit underdog Cougars and need to polish their game before going to No. 3 Ohio State next week.
New Mexico State’s last road win was against UTEP on Sept. 22, 2018. The Aggies’ 20-game road losing streak is the longest in the Football Bowl Subdivision.
WHAT’S AT STAKE?
Wisconsin will try to bounce back from its loss to Washington State against a New Mexico State team that hasn't won a road game in four years. The Badgers committed 11 penalties in their 17-14 loss to the double-digit underdog Cougars and need to polish their game before going to No. 3 Ohio State next week. New Mexico State's last road win was against UTEP on Sept. 22, 2018. The Aggies' 20-game road losing streak is the longest in the Football Bowl Subdivision.
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KEY MATCHUP
New Mexico State coach Jerry Kill vs. Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst. This will mark the first time they’ve faced off as head coaches, even though Kill coached Minnesota from 2011-15. Kill left Minnesota for health reasons in October 2015 before the Gophers’ annual matchup with Wisconsin during Chryst’s debut year as the Badgers’ head coach. Kill went 0-4 against Wisconsin during his Minnesota tenure. He wouldn't appear to have enough talent on his roster to make this game competitive.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
New Mexico State: QB Diego Pavia is the Aggies’ leading rusher, though he’s been splitting time with Gavin Frakes. Pavia started the first two games and came off the bench last week to replace an ineffective Frakes in a 26-13 loss at UTEP. Pavia has rushed for 145 yards and two touchdowns, but he’s completed just 40% of his passes for 185 yards with no touchdowns and three interceptions.
Wisconsin: RB Braelon Allen has rushed for 246 yards and two touchdowns while averaging 7 yards per carry. He ranks ninth among all FBS players with 123 yards rushing per game.