Wisconsin vs. Western Michigan football history: H2H, records and more ahead of Week 1 CFB matchup
Wisconsin vs. Western Michigan will kick off the season for both teams in Week 1 of the college football season.
Wisconsin is coming off a disappointing 7-6 season under new coach Luke Fickell. Western Michigan had an even worse 2023, finishing 4-8 and failing to win more than five games for just the second time in the past decade.
Wisconsin vs. Western Michigan football head-to-head
These two FBS teams have played a handful of times over the years, but there is always a big gap between the games when they play.
There are games dating back to 1963 between these two teams, but they have only played five times in total. Their last matchup took place in 2017 and was a victory for the Wisconsin Badgers. The Western Michigan Broncos have won only one of the five games they have played.
Notable records in the Wisconsin vs. Western Michigan football series
The largest margin of victory by either of these teams was in the first-ever matchup between the two programs. Wisconsin defeated Western Michigan by a massive margin of 41-0 in 1963.
The closest game was also the most recent. So hopefully, that is an indication of what is to come in this Week 1 matchup. It was a 24-16 win for Wisconsin in early 2017.
When was the last time Wisconsin defeated Western Michigan?
Wisconsin last defeated Western Michigan in the most recent game between these teams. That game took place on January 2, 2017, and was a 24-16 win for the Badgers.
Wisconsin got out to an early 14-point lead in the first quarter and never looked back. Although the Broncos put up some points, they never got within more than seven points of tying the game.
Who is favored in Western Michigan vs. Wisconsin?
Although Wisconsin vs. Western Michigan is not expected to be the most one-sided matchup of week 1, the odds heavily favor Wisconsin.
The Badgers have a very strong offense and it is going up against a weak Broncos defense. That is a deadly combination that could lead to Wisconsin running up the score early on. Expect a win for Wisconsin in Week 1.