Wisconsin football vs Rutgers score, live updates, highlights, channel

MADISON – Wisconsin football is coming off a blowout loss to a team that has clearly had the Badgers' number.

Iowa has won five consecutive Heartland Trophy games against the Badgers, and the last three have been by 30-plus-point margins.

One week later, Wisconsin has a prime bounce-back opportunity against a team with a much different history against the Badgers. UW has won all six games in program history against Rutgers, and that includes two wins in the Luke Fickell era.

The Badgers are an 18.5-point favorite. Kickoff is set for 3:15 p.m. and Big Ten Network will broadcast the game.

The Journal Sentinel will have live coverage from Camp Randall Stadium as UW seeks its sixth win of the season, which would clinch bowl eligibility. Follow below for all the updates before, during and after the Wisconsin-Rutgers game:

Highlights from Wisconsin football's last game

02:58 PM ET, November 7 2026, John Steppe

Luke Fickell comments on Wisconsin Badgers' quarterback situation

02:57 PM ET, November 7 2026, John Steppe

Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell commented on the Badgers' quarterback situation in his pregame interview with Mark Tauscher of the Badger Radio Network, confirming that freshman Ryan Hopkins will start against Rutgers:

"I just think we got to get in a rhythm. I think that we got to continue to have balance. We could see both of them. Colton is up and ready to roll, but Ryan's going to get the opportunity to lead the offense. ... This is all about growing and getting better."

Five things to know about Wisconsin QB Ryan Hopkins

02:38 PM ET, November 7 2026, John Steppe

• True freshman Ryan Hopkins is expected to start against Rutgers, per multiple media reports.
• Hopkins replaced starter Colton Joseph late in the third quarter of Wisconsin's loss against Iowa. He had 93 yards on 8-of-13 passing. His passer rating of 106.2 was better than Joseph's 89.7.
• Hopkins, a three-star recruit, reported scholarship offers from UCLA, Michigan State, Washington, Utah, Kentucky, Arizona and others.
• Wide receiver Eugene Hilton Jr. said in October that Hopkins has put together "consistently good days" in practice.
• Long before Joseph's struggles against Iowa, Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell said that the UW coaches "really are comfortable" with Hopkins or fellow backup Deuce Adams.

More: How Wisconsin QB Ryan Hopkins has stood out as freshman backup

Wisconsin vs Rutgers pregame availability report: Who is out with injuries

02:19 PM ET, November 7 2026, John Steppe

Out for Wisconsin

• CB Cai Bates
• RB Nate Palmer
• OL Kevin Heywood
• OL Barrett Nelson
• TE Emmett Bork

Game-time decision for Wisconsin

• None

Out for Rutgers

• DB Kaj Sanders
• WR KJ Duff
• DB Zahmir Dawud
• QB Dylan Lonergan
• LB Joey Kopec
• OL Tyler Needham
• OL Kwabena Asamoah
• DL J'Dan Burnett

Game-time decision for Rutgers

• LB Abram Wright
• LB Ty Morris
• K Dane Pizzaro

Wisconsin football 2026 schedule, results

02:09 PM ET, November 7 2026, John Steppe

• Sept. 6: Lost to No. 5 Notre Dame, 41-13, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay
• Sept. 12: Won vs. Western Illinois, 36-9
• Sept. 19: Won vs. Eastern Michigan, 54-10
• Sept. 26: Won at Penn State, 24-20
• Oct. 3: Won vs. Michigan State, 31-3
• Oct. 17: Lost at UCLA, 17-7
• Oct. 24: Won vs. No. 15 USC, 24-7
• Oct. 31: Lost at Iowa, 30-0
• Nov. 7 vs. Rutgers (3:15 p.m., Big Ten Network)
• Nov. 14 at Maryland (11 a.m., FS1)
• Nov. 21 at Purdue (TBD time and TV)
• Nov. 27 vs. Minnesota (6:30 p.m., NBC)

2026 Big Ten football standings

01:55 PM ET, November 7 2026, John Steppe

1. UCLA (5-0 in Big Ten, 8-0 overall)
2. Indiana (5-1 in Big Ten, 8-1 overall)
3. Ohio State (4-1 in Big Ten, 6-2 overall)
4. USC (4-2 in Big Ten, 7-2 overall)
5. Illinois (4-2 in Big Ten, 7-2 overall)
6. Northwestern (3-2 in Big Ten, 6-2 overall)
7. Iowa (3-2 in Big Ten, 6-2 overall)
8. Oregon (3-2 in Big Ten, 5-3 overall)
9. Minnesota (3-2 in Big Ten, 5-3 overall)
10. Wisconsin (3-2 in Big Ten, 5-3 overall)
11. Michigan (2-3 in Big Ten, 5-3 overall)
12. Washington (2-3 in Big Ten, 5-3 overall)
13. Purdue (2-3 in Big Ten, 3-5 overall)
14. Nebraska (2-4 in Big Ten, 5-4 overall)
15. Penn State (1-4 in Big Ten, 4-4 overall)
16. Rutgers (1-4 in Big Ten, 2-6 overall)
17. Michigan State (0-5 in Big Ten, 2-6 overall)
18. Maryland (0-5 in Big Ten, 2-6 overall)

Wisconsin vs Rutgers odds, spread, moneyline, over/under

01:39 PM ET, November 7 2026, John Steppe

Odds courtesy of BetMGM, as of Nov. 7:

• Spread: Wisconsin by 18.5
• Over/under: 45.5
• Moneyline: Wisconsin -1000, Rutgers +700

Wisconsin vs Rutgers score predictions from Journal Sentinel's Wisconsin Badgers beat writers

01:28 PM ET, November 7 2026, John Steppe

Mark Stewart

Wisconsin comes off a shutout loss to Iowa and faces an opponent that will be without its No. 1 quarterback (Dylan Lonergan) and a top offensive lineman (Kwabena Asamoah) and likely will be without its star receiver, KJ Duff. The best news for UW, however, is a chance to face a defense that is statistically the worst it has seen this season in the Big Ten, whether you count total yards or look at just the run or pass efficiency. Expect the Badgers to take advantage and become bowl eligible. Wisconsin 31, Rutgers 10

John Steppe

Wisconsin was outplayed and outcoached in almost every facet of last week's blowout loss. Fortunately for the Badgers, Rutgers is no Iowa. Rutgers is the one Big Ten team with an even worse completion percentage than Wisconsin. The UW offense also has an enviable opportunity against a Rutgers defense that has allowed 6.62 yards per play. Wisconsin 27, Rutgers 10.

What time do the Wisconsin Badgers play today? Time, location, records

01:16 PM ET, November 7 2026, John Steppe

• Kickoff time: 3:15 p.m.
• Location: Camp Randall Stadium
• Records: Wisconsin is 5-3 overall and 3-2 in Big Ten play. Rutgers is 2-6 overall and 1-4 in Big Ten play.

How to listen to Wisconsin vs Rutgers game

01:09 PM ET, November 7 2026, John Steppe

• Radio: FM-94.5 and AM-620 in Milwaukee; AM-1310 and FM-101.5 in Madison; other affiliates across Wisconsin
• SiriusXM satellite radio: SiriusXM Channel 231
• Commentators: Matt Lepay (play-by-play), Mark Tauscher (analyst) and Patrick Herb (sideline reporter)

How to watch Wisconsin vs Rutgers game | TV channel, streaming info

01:01 PM ET, November 7 2026, John Steppe

• TV: Big Ten Network
• Streaming: Fubo (free trial for new subscribers)
• Commentators: Jeff Levering (play-by-play), Jake Butt (analyst), Brooke Fletcher (sideline reporter)

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