Need to Know: Now in the driver's seat, Badgers looking to build on lead
MADISON, Wis. - The No. 7 Wisconsin Badgers (5-0, 2-0 Big Ten) are back in Madison after last weekend's 38-17 win over Nebraska in Lincoln, and will be looking to build on their lead in the Big Ten West when they host the Purdue Boilermakers (3-2, 1-1) at Camp Randall Stadium.
GAME ESSENTIALS
Wisconsin (5-0, 2-0 Big Ten) vs. Purdue (3-2, 1-1)
Series: Wisconsin leads, 47-29-8
In Madison: Wisconsin leads, 26-12-5
Venue: Camp Randall Stadium -- Madison, Wis.
Kickoff: 2:30 p.m. CST
Broadcast: BTN -- Kevin Kugler (Play-by-play), Matt Millen (Analyst)
Radio: Badger Sports Network
| QUESTIONABLE | OUT | OUT FOR SEASON |
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RB Taiwan Deal - Leg |
DE Chikwe Obasih - Leg |
RB Sam Brodner - Knee |
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OL Jon Dietzen - Leg |
WR George Rushing - Leg |
OLB Zack Baun - Foot |
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RB Chris James - Leg |
ILB Jack Cichy - Knee |
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S Patrick Johnson - Arm |
ILB Mason Stokke - Leg |
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OL Micah Kapoi - Arm |
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K P.J. Rosowski - Leg |
THE MORE YOU KNOW
The Badgers have won their last 11 games against the Boilermakers, a streak dating back to 2004. It's their second-longest active winning streak over a Big Ten team (their 13-game streak over Minnesota is their longest), ahead of a nine-game winning streak over Indiana.
PURDUE WEEK DEPTH CHART
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John Veldhuis covers Wisconsin football, basketball and recruiting for BadgerBlitz.com on the Rivals.com network. Follow him on Twitter at @JohnVeldhuis.