The Badgers begin their Big Ten season a day early.
Wisconsin plays Purdue in the Big Ten opener tonight. This is the first time Badgers have played on a Friday since 2020 when they beat Illinois at home. The Badgers have made a habit of beating the Boilermakers in recent years, Wisconsin has not lost to Purdue since 1997. Wisconsin is 2-1 on the season, Purdue is 1-2. Kickoff is at 6:00 p.m.