MTSU Blue Raiders vs Wisconsin Badgers Prediction, 9/6/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: MTSU Blue Raiders vs Wisconsin Badgers

Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025

Location: Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, WI

TV: FS1

Odds/Point Spread: Badgers (-28.0)

Total/Over-Under: 45

The MTSU Blue Raiders (0-1) are en route to Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, September 6, 2025 where they will try to defeat the Wisconsin Badgers (1-0). Wisconsin opens as 28.0-point favorites. The total comes in at 45.

The MTSU Blue Raiders come into this matchup with a record of 0-1 for this year. In their last matchup, the Blue Raiders played against the Austin Peay Governors and took a loss by a final of 34-14. When the final whistle blew, they tallied 59 plays which gave them a total of 153 yards. The MTSU Blue Raiders ran the ball 22 different times and accounted for 44 yards, which earned them an average of 2.0 yards per tote. On the ground, the Blue Raiders conceded 150 yards on 47 attempts, which averages out to 3.2 yds per run surrendered. MTSU surrendered 14 pass completions on 27 attempts for a total of 193 yards, and a completion rate of 51.9%.

The Blue Raiders have earned 153 yards in total this season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, MTSU has compiled 2 passing touchdowns. They haven't turned the ball over yet. MTSU has 13 1st downs as a unit, and they have been flagged for 4 infractions for 50 yards. As a team they're averaging 44.0 yards in the run game ranking this team at 130th in D-1. When it comes to scoring points, the MTSU Blue Raiders have an average of 14.0 PPG.

The Blue Raiders are ranked 117th in Division 1 in terms of team defense, giving up 34.0 PPG. They are giving up 3.2 yards per tote and 150.0 rushing yards per game so far this season. During this campaign, they have given up 150 yards via the ground game in 1 game. Regarding yards through the air, the Blue Raiders are giving up 193 yards which has them ranked 72nd in the country. They are conceding 193.0 yards per contest through the air and conceding a completion percentage of 51.9%. Overall, they are surrendering 343.0 yards/outing putting them 83rd in the nation. They have granted 2 touchdowns through the air and 2 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Badgers head into this matchup 1-0 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Badgers went home victorious with a score of 17-0 against the Miami RedHawks. Wisconsin conceded 22 run attempts for 34 yards (1.5 yds per carry). The Badgers secondary gave up a completion rate of 50.0%, surrendering 83 yards on 9 out of 18 passing. The Badgers ended up finishing with 353 yards and they ran 75 plays (4.7 yards per play). Wisconsin ended up running for 3.8 yds per attempt, finishing with a total of 165 yards on 43 attempts.

Regarding their ability to score points, the Badgers currently sit 99th in Division 1 averaging 17.0 points per contest. The Wisconsin Badgers maintain an average of 353.0 yards/game, which ranks them 84th in Division 1. The Wisconsin offense has 40 penalty yds on 5 violations, which is 95th in D-1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They have been able to record 23 first downs. During this campaign to this point, the Badgers have thrown for 188 yards via the pass, ranking them 85th in the nation. They have an average of 165.0 run yards per game.

Wisconsin has given up a total of 34 yards via the ground game. They have allowed 83.0 passing yards per game, which has them in 13th in Division 1. Their defense has 2 picks on the campaign. The Badgers defense has been on the field for 40 plays, which ranks 1st in the nation. The Badgers are surrendering 0.0 points per game, which has them sitting 2nd in the nation.

Who will win tonight's Blue Raiders/Badgers college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Badgers -28.0

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