NEBRASKA vs. WISCONSIN
Nov. 23, 2024 | MEMORIAL STADIUM
LINCOLN, NEB. | 2:30 PM CT
HUSKERS
Record: 5-5, 2-5 in Big Ten
Last Game: at USC (L, 28-20)
Head Coach: Matt Rhule
Career/NU Record: 57-55 (9th Year)/10-12 (2nd Year)
Vs. Wisconsin: 0-1
BADGERS
Record: 5-5, 3-4 in Big Ten
Last Game: vs. Oregon (L, 16-13)
Head Coach: Luke Fickell
Career/WIS Record: 76-36 (9th Year)/13-11 (2nd Year)
Vs. Nebraska: 1-1
SERIES HISTORY
All-Time Series: Wisconsin leads, 13-4
At Lincoln: Wisconsin leads, 4-3
Last Game: Wisconsin, 24-17 (OT) in Madison (2023)
Win Streak: Wisconsin, 10 games
BROADCAST INFO
TV – BTN (Jeff Levering, Jake Butt, Brooke Fletcher)
RADIO – Huskers Radio Network (Greg Sharpe, Damon Benning, Jessica Coody)
INTERNET AUDIO – Huskers.com
APP AUDIO – Official Huskers App
The Matchup
Nebraska completes its 2024 home schedule on Saturday afternoon when the Huskers play host to the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium. The game will kick off shortly after 2:30 p.m. CT in Lincoln with BTN providing the television coverage. The contest can also be heard on the Huskers Radio Network and the Huskers App.
In addition to completing its home schedule, Nebraska will also pay tribute to more than 20 players in pre-game Senior Day festivities. The 2024 senior class is highlighted by eight players who are in either their fifth or sixth season at Nebraska, including five players completing their sixth season in the Nebraska program.
The Huskers stand at 5-5 on the season and 2-5 in Big Ten play after a third consecutive one-score loss last Saturday at USC. The Huskers battled the Trojans for four quarters at the Coliseum, with a late USC touchdown giving the Trojans a 28-20 lead. Nebraska drove deep into USC territory in the game's final seconds before an interception in the end zone on the game's final play ended the Huskers' chances.
Wisconsin comes to Lincoln with a 5-5 record and 3-4 mark in Big Ten Conference action. The Badgers dropped a hard-fought contest to top-ranked Oregon on Saturday night in Madison, falling 16-13. Wisconsin led the game 10-6 at the half and had an opportunity to win until the game's final two minutes. Coach Luke Fickell's squad has faced one of the nation's most demanding schedules with three of their losses coming against teams currently ranked in the nation's top 10. The Badgers feature a tough defense, allowing 326.5 yards per game. Wisconsin is also among the nation's least penalized teams, ranking in the top 10 nationally in fewest penalty yards per game.
Series History: Nebraska vs. Wisconsin
Nebraska and Wisconsin are meeting for the 10th time in the past 11 seasons. Aside from a COVID cancellation in 2020, the teams have met each season since 2014, and Wisconsin carries a 10-game win streak in the series into Saturday's contest. Overall, Wisconsin holds a 13-4 edge in the series, including winning 11 of 12 since Nebraska joined the Big Ten.
• Nebraska and Wisconsin play for the Freedom Trophy each season, a trophy that debuted for the 2014 game.
• Following this week's meeting, Nebraska and Wisconsin are not scheduled to meet in the 2025 or 2026 seasons.
• Nebraska's last victory was in the 2012 regular season when Nebraska rallied from a 17-point deficit for a 30-27 victory in Lincoln. The teams had a rematch in the 2012 Big Ten Championship Game with Wisconsin coming out on top.
• This will mark the third straight meeting in the series pitting unranked teams, after one of two teams was ranked in 13 of the previous 14 meetings.
• Nebraska's victories in 1965 and 1966 featured linebacker Barry Alvarez who went on to be Wisconsin's head coach and athletic director.
Huskers to Recognize Seniors on Saturday Afternoon
Nebraska will have Senior Day festivities before Saturday's contest against Wisconsin, with the Husker program expected to honor more than 20 players.
• The group of seniors is headlined by five players who are in their sixth year in the Nebraska program. Offensive tackle Bryce Benhart, running back Rahmir Johnson, defensive lineman Ty Robinson and linebackers John Bullock and Javin Wright were all part of the Huskers' 2019 recruiting class and have spent their entire career in Lincoln.
• Benhart and Robinson are both expected to play in their 58th career game on Saturday afternoon. The two share the program record for games played after surpassing Cameron Meredith (56 games) in last Saturday's contest at USC.
• Fourteen of the Husker players listed as seniors have made at least 15 starts in their college careers.
CAREER STARTS AMONG HUSKER SENIORS
» OT Bryce Benhart, 51 (51 at Nebraska)
» C Ben Scott, 49 (21)
» P Brian Buschini, 49 (34)
» DE Ty Robinson, 43 (43)
» OT Turner Corcoran, 35 (35)
» Rover Isaac Gifford, 32 (32)
» NT Nash Hutmacher, 24 (24)
» OL Micah Mazzcua, 24 (3)
» LB John Bullock, 20 (20)
» WR Isaiah Neyor, 20 (7)
» CB Tommi Hill, 18 (18)
» WR Jahmal Banks, 17 (7)
» S DeShon Singleton, 15 (15)
» DE Jimari Butler, 15 (15)
This Week’s Numbers
3 – Three consecutive games in the Nebraska-Wisconsin series have been decided by seven or fewer points, including last year's game which was decided by seven points in overtime. The most recent meeting at Memorial Stadium in 2022 was a one-point Wisconsin victory.
5 – Nebraska's group of seniors that will be honored on Saturday includes five sixth-year players who have spent their entire career at Nebraska. The group of OT Bryce Benhart, DL Ty Robinson, RB Rahmir Johnson, LB John Bullock and LB Javin Wright have combined for 126 career starts in a Husker uniform.
10 - Senior defensive lineman Ty Robinson has been one of the most disruptive forces in the Big Ten this season. Robinson has 10 TFL and six sacks to lead the Huskers. With his six sacks, Robinson ranks sixth in the Big Ten in sacks per game.