Wisconsin’s next home date already has a kickoff time.
The Badgers will host Michigan State in Week 5 at 11:30 a.m. on Big Ten Network, according to the Big Ten’s Monday release of kickoff times. Wisconsin will be part of the early slate after a run that has included a couple of night games to open the season.
That matchup comes after Wisconsin moved to 2-1 with a 54-10 rout of Eastern Michigan. The Badgers handled the Eagles with ease once they settled in offensively, piling up nearly 500 yards and getting four touchdowns from Colton Joseph.
The defense did its part too, giving up an early touchdown before allowing only three more points the rest of the way and forcing three turnovers. Even special teams stayed sharp in the blowout.
Before the Michigan State game arrives, Wisconsin has a major test in front of it. The Badgers are set to face No. 13 Penn State in Week 4, a road trip to Happy Valley against a team that just rolled past Buffalo, 55-13.
The Spartans and Badgers have taken a similar path through the non-conference portion of the schedule. Both teams have faced Notre Dame and Eastern Michigan.
Wisconsin lost to the Irish, 41-13, and beat Eastern Michigan, 54-10. Michigan State dropped its game at Notre Dame, 27-10, then defeated the Eagles, 35-7, in Week 2.
Wisconsin opened the season with a 6:30 p.m. kickoff against Notre Dame on Peacock, followed by a 6:15 p.m. start on Big Ten Network against Western Illinois in Week 2. After an 11:30 a.m. kickoff in Week 3, the Badgers will play Penn State at 5:00 p.m. local time on Peacock on Saturday before turning around for another early start against Michigan State.
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