Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Wisconsin Badgers Prediction, 11/7/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Wisconsin Badgers

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026

Location: Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, WI

TV: BTN

Odds/Point Spread: Badgers (-17.5)

Total/Over-Under: 45

The Wisconsin Badgers (5-3) will compete against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (2-6) at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Rutgers is 17.5-point underdogs from oddsmakers. The total is set at 45.

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights come into this game with a record of 2-6 for this season. In their last game, the Scarlet Knights faced the Michigan Wolverines and ended up losing by a score of 28-21. In the running game, the Scarlet Knights gave up 161 yds on 45 tries, which is an average of 3.6 yards per run surrendered. Rutgers surrendered 22 pass completions on 27 attempts for 266 yards, and a completion percentage of 81.5%. Once the final whistle blew, they ran 38 plays which converted into 249 yds. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights ran the football 26 different times and tallied 126 yards, earning them an average of 4.8 yds per attempt.

In terms of getting in the endzone, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights have an average of 27.8 points per outing. As a unit they're maintaining an average of 149.4 yards on the ground ranking this team at 78th in Division 1. The Scarlet Knights have tallied 3,013 total yards for this campaign. When it comes to scoring, Rutgers has earned 17 touchdowns through the air and 11 touchdowns on the ground. Rutgers has accounted for 157 1st downs, and they have been hurt by 34 penalties for 247 yards. They have turned the ball over 14 times.

The Scarlet Knights sit in 127th in the nation in terms of the opposition scoring, allowing 32.6 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 5.5 yards per rushing attempt and 194.4 rushing yards per contest on the year. For the season, they have conceded 1,555 yards via the ground game in 8 contests. When it comes to passing yards, the Scarlet Knights have allowed 1,789 yards which puts them in 81st in Division 1. They have surrendered 223.6 yards per game via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 66.3%. Overall, they have given up 418.0 yards per game which ranks them 123rd in D-1. They have granted 16 touchdowns by air as well as 16 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Badgers come into this matchup with a record of 5-3 for this season. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Badgers went home defeated by a final of 30-0 when they faced the Iowa Hawkeyes. Wisconsin gave up 42 running attempts for 140 yds (3.3 yds per rush). The Badgers passing defense allowed a completion rate of 83.3%, relinquishing 222 yards on 20 out of 24 through the air. The Badgers ended up finishing with 235 yards while running 51 plays (4.6 yds per play). Wisconsin rushed the football for 2.2 yds per carry, finishing with 52 yards on 24 carries.

In relation to their ability to score points, the Badgers currently rank 98th in Division 1 with an average of 23.6 points per contest. The Wisconsin Badgers maintain an average of 318.3 yards/game, ranking them 127th in the country. The Wisconsin offense has racked up 464 penalty yds on 53 violations, which has them ranked 69th in D-1 in terms of hurting your team. They have tossed 6 picks while surrendering 3 fumbles and they have recorded 128 1st downs. Over the course of the season thus far, the Badgers have a total of 1,439 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 179.9 passing yards per game, giving them a rank of 118th in the country. They have an average of 138.4 run yards per game and have rushed for 1,107 yards in total.

Wisconsin has yielded a total of 815 yards via the ground game (101.9 yards per game) and 6 touchdowns on the ground this year. They have allowed the opposition 6 touchdowns from the passing game in addition to 188.3 yards per game, which has them in 34th in college football. This season, they have surrendered 137 points in total. They have compiled 2 fumbles and 7 picks this season. The Badgers defense has taken part in 539 plays, which has them sitting 82nd in college football. The Badgers are surrendering 17.1 PPG, which has them 20th in the country.

Who will win tonight's Scarlet Knights/Badgers college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Badgers -17.5

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