Wisconsin vs. Western Michigan: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – August 30, 2024

Updated Aug. 30, 2024 7:29 p.m. ET

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At 9:00 p.m. ET on Friday, the Western Michigan Broncos play at the Wisconsin Badgers.

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How to Watch Wisconsin vs. Western Michigan

Wisconsin compiled 381.2 yards per game on offense last season (70th in the FBS), and it ranked 39th on the other side of the ball with 343.7 yards allowed per game.
Wisconsin compiled 220.2 passing yards per game on offense last season (71st in the FBS), and it ranked 39th on defense with 208.9 passing yards allowed per game.
The Badgers ranked 92nd in points scored last season (23.5 points per game), but they excelled on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 21st-best in the FBS with 20.2 points allowed per game.
The Badgers totaled 161 rushing yards per game on offense last season, which ranked them 61st in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, they ranked 40th, giving up 134.8 rushing yards per game.
Wisconsin ranked 26th in third-down efficiency (44.2%) on offense and 78th in third-down percentage allowed (39.8%) on defense last season.
The Badgers owned the 69th-ranked turnover margin in college football last season at even, forcing 17 turnovers (73rd in the FBS) while turning it over 17 times (50th in the FBS).

Offensively, Western Michigan ranked 80th in the FBS with 365 yards per game last season. Meanwhile, it ranked 85th in total defense (393.4 yards allowed per contest).
Offensively, Western Michigan ranked 86th in the FBS with 211.2 passing yards per game last season. Meanwhile, it ranked 82nd in passing yards allowed per contest (234.6).
The Broncos averaged 23.7 points per game on offense last season, which ranked them 90th in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, they ranked 109th, surrendering 31.8 points per contest.
The Broncos ranked 72nd in run offense (153.8 rushing yards per game) and 81st in run defense (158.8 rushing yards allowed per game) last season.
Western Michigan owned the 100th-ranked third-down offense last season (35.8% third-down conversion rate), but it was less effective defensively, ranking 12th-worst with a 45.3% third-down conversion rate allowed.
With 17 forced turnovers (73rd in the FBS) against 13 turnovers committed (17th in the FBS), the Broncos (+4) had the 38th-ranked turnover margin in college football last season.

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