Can Huskers break Badgers' 10-game hold on rivalry?

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska completes its 2024 home schedule on Saturday afternoon when the Huskers play host to the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium.

The game will kick off shortly after 2:30 p.m. CT in Lincoln with BTN providing the television coverage.

The contest can also be heard on the Huskers Radio Network and the Huskers App.

In addition to completing its home schedule, Nebraska will also pay tribute to more than 20 players in pre-game Senior Day festivities. The 2024 senior class is highlighted by eight players who are in either their fifth or sixth season at Nebraska, including five players completing their sixth season in the Nebraska program.

The Huskers stand at 5-5 on the season and 2-5 in Big Ten play after a third consecutive one-score loss last Saturday at USC.

Wisconsin comes to Lincoln with a 5-5 record and 3-4 mark in Big Ten Conference action. The Badgers dropped a hard-fought contest to top-ranked Oregon on Saturday night in Madison, falling 16-13. Wisconsin led the game 10-6 at the half and had an opportunity to win until the game’s final two minutes.

Coach Luke Fickell’s squad has faced one of the nation’s most demanding schedules with three of their losses coming against teams currently ranked in the nation’s top 10. The Badgers feature a tough defense, allowing 326.5 yards per game. Wisconsin is also among the nation’s least penalized teams.

Nebraska and Wisconsin are meeting for the 10th time in the past 11 seasons.The teams have met each season since 2014, and Wisconsin carries a 10-game win streak in the series.