Alabama vs. Wisconsin football history: H2H, Records, and more ahead of Week 3 CFB Matchup
The No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide will face the Wisconsin Badgers in a Week 3 matchup on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 11 a.m. CT. This will be Alabama's first road game of the 2024 season as it is set to take place at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison.
Both teams showed their caliber after securing back-to-back wins in their first two games. While the Crimson Tide defeated South Florida 42-16, the Badgers celebrated a 27-13 win over South Dakota in Week 2.
Alabama vs. Wisconsin football Head-to-Head
Alabama and Wisconsin are both prestigious college football programs that have been around since the late 1800s. Surprisingly, they have faced each other only twice, with each team winning one game.
In their first meeting in 1928, the Crimson Tide under coach Wallace Wade travelled to Madison and suffered a 15-0 blowout by the Badgers. However, 87 years later, the third-ranked Alabama took revenge and defeated Wisconsin 35-17 in the season opener of 2015 in Arlington, Texas.
Now, nine years later, they are set to meet again, and there is excitement among fans as the rivalry builds up.
Notable records in the Alabama vs. Wisconsin Football Series
Alabama's most recent game against Wisconsin was on Sept. 5, 2015, which also became its first win of the 2015 season. In that game, RB Derrick Henry had 13 receptions for 147 yards and reached the endzone thrice.
Henry also became the star performer for Alabama in the 2015 season and was awarded the Heisman Trophy. He recorded 395 rush attempts for 2,219 yards while scoring 28 touchdowns in 15 games.
Moreover, the Crimson Tide completed the season with a 14-1 overall record and defeated the Clemson Tigers 45-40 to win the 2015 CFP national championship.
When was the last time Alabama defeated Wisconsin?
The last time Alabama defeated Wisconsin was in September 2015 during the AdvoCare Classic at Jerry World in Arlington, Texas. The third-ranked Alabama defeated the 20th-ranked Badgers 35-17.
Who is favored in Alabama vs. Wisconsin?
Alabama is favored to win against Wisconsin with a 15.5-point spread, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. The odds of Alabama winning stand at -750, while Wisconsin's odds are +525. The expected total points for the game is set at 51.5.
While the Crimson Tide are heavily favored to win, the Badgers are aiming to pull off a big upset on their home turf. You can catch all the action of Alabama vs. Wisconsin on Fox TV at 11 a.m. CT on Saturday.