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September 12, 2026 β’ Camp Randall Stadium, Madison
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 12, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Western Illinois Leathernecks (1-2) takes on Wisconsin Badgers (1-1) at Camp Randall Stadium, Madison.
Western Illinois Leathernecks
Visiting Side
Record
1-2
Wisconsin Badgers
Home Side
Record
1-1
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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WES
|
3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
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WIS
|
17 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 36 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
14:47
Abu Sama III 72 Yd Run (Gavin Lahm Kick)
Score
10:15
Gavin Lahm 30 Yd Field Goal
Score
7:54
Carson Van Dinter 3 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Gavin Lahm Kick)
Score
1:52
Ronan Culkin 27 Yd Field Goal
Score
12:48
Gavin Lahm 49 Yd Field Goal
Score
4:59
Ronan Culkin 27 Yd Field Goal
Score
2:30
Gavin Lahm 51 Yd Field Goal
Score
10:24
Ronan Culkin 34 Yd Field Goal
Score
5:39
Darrion Dupree 28 Yd Run (Gavin Lahm Kick)
Score
5:14
Chris Brooks Jr. 33 Yd pass from Colton Joseph (Gavin Lahm PAT failed)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
47%
Western Illinois Leathernecks
VS
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Wisconsin Badgers
Projected Score
WES 21
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WIS 32
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
1 of 5 categories
Western Illinois Leathernecks
STAT
Wisconsin Badgers
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Wisconsin Badgers plays on familiar turf at Camp Randall Stadium, Madison.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Western Illinois Leathernecks Could Win
Western Illinois Leathernecks will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Wisconsin Badgers Could Win
Wisconsin Badgers has the statistical edge across key metrics.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be which team controls the line of scrimmage and time of possession.
Game Details
Camp Randall Stadium, Madison
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
65,274
Closing Odds
Line: WIS -43.5 | O/U: 53.5
Team Leaders
Team Passing Yards
Colton Joseph
12/22, 173 YDS, 1 TD
Team Rushing Yards
Abu Sama III
8 CAR, 107 YDS, 1 TD
Team Passing Yards
Kennedy McGill
13/22, 139 YDS
Team Rushing Yards
Kennedy McGill
18 CAR, 88 YDS
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Western Illinois Leathernecks (0.0%)
Wisconsin Badgers (100.0%)
Total Submissions: 77 circles
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