Wisconsin is set for a trip out to Pullman, Washington for a Week 2 matchup with the 1-0 Washington State Cougars.
The out-of-conference road test is not a trap game by any means, as the Cougars defeated the Badgers in Madison last season and enter the weekend after a dominant Week 1 win over Colorado State. This is not a game Wisconsin should overlook in any form, especially after a sloppy 2023 debut against Buffalo.
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Washington State presents a fascinating test for Luke Fickell’s team with star Cam Ward at quarterback coming off a 491-yard, four-touchdown performance last weekend. The team enters Saturday ranked No. 48 in ESPN’s updated SP+, with the No. 41 offense and No. 51 defense.
Here is everything you need to know about the 2023 Washington State Cougars: