So UW is now really hitting the murderers row in their schedule. First up is a trip to MSU. My one hope in this one is that it is a day game and that Sparty has a let down after beating ND.
ESPN's crappy preview: http://www.espn.com/blog/bigte.../id/136769/undefined
Can't say I completely disagree with no one picking Bucky in this spot.
MSU leads all time 30-20
UW hasn't won at Sparty since 2002 and only twice in 25 years
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Outside of maybe the SEC West, there is probably no team in the country that's had to play 3 team this good in a row, maybe ever. #8, #4, and #2 in the country? The teams have gone 40-6 combined since the beginning of last season and 3 of the losses were to each other. The other 3 losses were by MSU to Alabama in the playoff and to Nebraska on a disputed call and by UM to Utah (the only real outlier) in the first game last year.
I think Bucky has a chance to be competitive in East Lansing but I see a 28-20 type loss. I see the same type of loss to Michigan because the game is in East Lansing. I just don't think Wisconsin has the QB play to win these types of games.
The OSU game has the most potential to be a blowout just because OSU has so much team speed. I realize LSU is a similarly talented team, but Urban Meyer is much better Xs and Os guy than Les Miles. I could see Wisconsin losing that game by at least 3 touchdowns.
The problem is then Bucky as to go play at Iowa immediately after OSU. A good Wisconsin team may be 3-4 by the time they are able to get a semi-breather against Nebraska, Northwestern, Illinois, Purdue, and Minnesota to end the season.
If you include the Iowa game, I think Wisconsin would be doing well to go 1-3. 2-2 would be outstanding.
Wisconsin says starting kicker Rafael Gaglianone is OUT with a back injury vs. Michigan State. RB Bradrick Shaw and OL Jon Dietzen also out
â Benjamin Worgull (@TheBadgerNation) September 22, 2016
More injuries are going to help. The kickoff guy (elliot?) has never kicked a FG or XP, but what the heck maybe he is ready.
I am curious how the boys are going to look with Hornibrook in for a whole game, we may actually have a passing game to have to respect!
MichiganPacker posted:Outside of maybe the SEC West, there is probably no team in the country that's had to play 3 team this good in a row, maybe ever. #8, #4, and #2 in the country? The teams have gone 40-6 combined since the beginning of last season and 3 of the losses were to each other. The other 3 losses were by MSU to Alabama in the playoff and to Nebraska on a disputed call and by UM to Utah (the only real outlier) in the first game last year.
I think Bucky has a chance to be competitive in East Lansing but I see a 28-20 type loss. I see the same type of loss to Michigan because the game is in East Lansing. I just don't think Wisconsin has the QB play to win these types of games.
The OSU game has the most potential to be a blowout just because OSU has so much team speed. I realize LSU is a similarly talented team, but Urban Meyer is much better Xs and Os guy than Les Miles. I could see Wisconsin losing that game by at least 3 touchdowns.
The problem is then Bucky as to go play at Iowa immediately after OSU. A good Wisconsin team may be 3-4 by the time they are able to get a semi-breather against Nebraska, Northwestern, Illinois, Purdue, and Minnesota to end the season.
If you include the Iowa game, I think Wisconsin would be doing well to go 1-3. 2-2 would be outstanding.
I live about an hour from the O$U campus and am married to a rabid O$U fan so I get to see all their games. Meyer is definitely a much better Xs and Os coach and he also does not shy away from running up the score and he will not hesitate against the Badgers. Usually I think that UW has a punchers chance in that game but I just cant see it this year. Way too much talent that is bought and paid for by O$U. But it is in Madtown so there is always hope.
I sometimes wonder what the schedule maker has against Bucky this year. @MSU, @UM, OSU, and @Iowa and then a toss up game with Neb.
I also agree that going 1-3 is the best hope in this spot with a banged up team, young QB with no experience, and that schedule.
Afraid it's going to be a long day for Bucky. Whew, with all the injuries?? Not even going to guess a score.
I am saddened by your lack of faith Goldie.
Today is the day Horni comes out.
With this Defense and low expectations....
Today.
Today is the day. 
All the doubters can go to hell.
This Badger defense will keep them in the game and turnovers will determine the winner.
Badgers just have that feel to them this year...
Clement is going to play.
Fumagali is back too according to the radio.
It should be relatively close, but hard to see Bucky pulling this one out. That said, I didn't give them much of a shot against LSU either.
Hornibrook is the X factor.
If he plays well and we still lose, I think I will be happy. He's the future right now for Bucky.
Great start
Great D!
Punt time!
Fumagali! Great poise in the pocket by Horni. 
Sweet
Nice to see a Badger QB with accuracy.
Well dammit.
Needs some pocket awareness tho
Looked inexperienced on that strip.
Horni needs to be better in the pocket there
It didn't look like anyone was open either. Presence will come with experience.
Let's get the ball back D!
Let em off the hook....
Considering a turnover at pretty much the 50, only giving up 3 isn't so bad.
Defense is playing well. That three is on the offense.
Is MM calling the plays?
BEAUTIFUL pass!!
That was a hell of a throw
Go For It....need more that 3s today
Fullback belly for the 1st!!
We may finally have a QB
I am really really liking Horni!
He's a lefty?
Why hasn't anyone alerted us to this before?
He looks pretty good so far......now if they can just get a TD.
Careful here.....take the 3
Gotta go for it.....kicker out.....need 6
1st down!!!!
BELLY BELLY BELLY BELLY!!
TD
