How to watch Wisconsin basketball vs James Madison Dukes in NCAA Tournament round of 64

How to watch Wisconsin basketball vs James Madison Dukes in NCAA Tournament round of 64

Wisconsin basketball opens its 2024 NCAA Tournament with a tough first-round matchup against No. 12-seed James Madison on Friday.

JMU has been a trendy upset pick since the brackets were released. We at Badgers Wire disagree with that notion, and instead see a comfortable Wisconsin victory. Las Vegas agrees with that sentiment and has the Badgers as sizable favorites entering the contest.

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Up next for Wisconsin, if it is to beat James Madison, would be a battle with the winner of No. 4 Duke and No. 13 Vermont with a spot in the Sweet 16 on the line. Badgers fans do not like the team’s draw, but certainly enjoy the thought of defeating Duke on the way to a deep run.

Greg Gard’s team will need to take care of James Madison before any of that becomes a possibility.

Here is how to watch Friday night’s contest:

  • Date: Friday, March 22, 2024
  • Opponent: No. 12 James Madison
  • Time: 9:40 p.m. ET, 8:40 p.m. CT
  • TV Channel: CBS, Paramount+ (stream)

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Announcing crew revealed for Wisconsin vs. James Madison in NCAA Tournament round of 64

Announcing crew revealed for Wisconsin vs James Madison in NCAA Tournament Round of 64

Wisconsin basketball begins its NCAA Tournament quest with a tough first-round matchup against No. 12 seed James Madison.

The game is set to tip off at 9:40 p.m. Eastern, 8:40 p.m. Central and will be televised on CBS.

Thanks to USA TODAY’s recent list, we now know the announcing crew for the NCAA Tournament round of 64 contest:

Play-by-play: Ian Eagle

Analyst: Bill Raftery

Analyst: Grant Hill

Sideline Reporter: Tracy Wolfson

It is the same crew from Wisconsin’s last two Big Ten Tournament games. It is also CBS’ new No. 1 trio with Jim Nantz retiring from calling college basketball after the 2023 Final Four.

For more preview of Friday’s game:

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How to watch Wisconsin’s regular-season finale at No. 3 Purdue Boilermakers

How to watch Wisconsin’s regular-season finale vs No. 3 Purdue Boilermakers

Wisconsin returns to the hardwood to close out its regular season Sunday afternoon at No. 3 Purdue.

The Badgers are off a resilient 78-66 home win over Rutgers. It wasn’t a smooth, coast-to-coast win, but it was one Greg Gard’s team desperately needed entering postseason play.

Related: Wisconsin social media reacts to Badgers resilient win vs Rutgers

Purdue, on the other hand, is 27-3 on the season and 16-3 in conference play. It just went to No. 12 Illinois and escaped with a 77-71 win, clinching the outright Big Ten regular season title for the second consecutive year.

Wisconsin needs a heroic effort from the entire roster to somehow steal a win at Purdue this weekend.

Here is how to watch the Badgers final contest of the 2023-24 regular season.

  • Date: Sunday, March 10, 2024
  • Time: 12:30 p.m. ET, 11:30 a.m. CT
  • TV Channel: FOX

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How to watch Wisconsin basketball vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights

How to watch Wisconsin basketball vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Wisconsin basketball returns to the hardwood Thursday for a rematch against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

The first meeting between these two teams did not go well for Wisconsin — a 78-56 blowout loss on the road at Jersey Mike’s Arena.

Realistically, nothing has gone the Badgers’ way since the start of February. Greg Gard’s team is 2-7 in its last nine contests, falling out of the top four seeds in the Big Ten and almost assuredly out of the top four seed-lines in the NCAA Tournament.

What the Badgers need is momentum, any bit of momentum entering postseason play. The team first gets a chance to do so against a Rutgers team that is now 15-14 on the season and 7-11 in Big Ten play.

Here’s how to watch Wisconsin’s home contest against Rutgers:

  • Date: Thursday, March 7, 2024
  • Time: 7 p.m. ET, 6 p.m. CT
  • TV Channel: Fox Sports 1

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Wisconsin’s game against Ohio State will only be available on one streaming platform

Wisconsin’s game against Ohio State will only be available on one streaming platform

The Wisconsin Badgers (16-8, 8-5 Big Ten) return to the court tonight against the Ohio State Buckeyes (14-10, 4-9 Big Ten) desperately in need of a win.

Well, there may be a limited number of people who will be able to watch the game. It will be exclusively available on Peacock, NBC’s streaming service.

The Badgers have played Peacock games this season so far, including home against Tennessee and at Michigan State. The Badgers football team also played Rutgers at home exclusively broadcast on the streaming service.

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Like it or not, this is the path of sports in today’s age. The NFL had a playoff game exclusively on Peacock, Thursday Night Football is on Amazon Prime Video and many lower-level sporting events are only on ESPN+.

Badgers fans may already have Peacock because of the earlier games on the service. If not, a subscription costs $5.99 per month, or $59.99 for the entire year.

The Badgers and Buckeyes tip off at 9 p.m. eastern, 8 p.m. central.

Wisconsin, amid a four-game losing streak, needs a decisive win in the worst way.

How to watch Wisconsin basketball at Michigan

How to watch Wisconsin basketball at Michigan

Wisconsin basketball needs a bounce-back week in the worst way. The Badgers went 0-2 during the last 7-day stretch with tough losses at Nebraska and at home against Purdue.

The good news: the schedule now gets a bit easier and might allow for that to be possible. The bad news: the Badgers must now go on the road for three of its next for games — at Michigan, at Rutgers, vs Ohio State and at Iowa.

Greg Gard’s team gets it started tomorrow night when it visits the 7-15 (2-9 Big Ten) Michigan Wolverines — clearly the worst team in the conference.

Related: Michigan’s Juwan Howard suffered a historic loss to Rutgers yesterday

Michigan is KenPom’s No. 101 team in the nation and has lost five consecutive games and 10 of its last 11. The program is spiraling under head coach Juwan Howard, and fast.

It’s safe to say Wisconsin needs to exit Ann Arbor with a win on Wednesday. Here is how to watch the contest:

  • Date: Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024
  • Time: 7 p.m. ET, 6 p.m. CT
  • TV Channel: Big Ten Network

How to watch Wisconsin basketball vs No. 2 Purdue

How to watch Wisconsin basketball vs No. 2 Purdue

There is a season-defining game at the Kohl Center on Sunday afternoon. The No. 6 Wisconsin Badgers (16-5, 8-2 Big Ten) welcome in the No. 2 Purdue Boilermakers (20-2, 9-2 Big Ten) for a chance for supremacy in the Big Ten.

The Badgers had previously led the Big Ten standings for much of the season. The Boilermakers finally overtook first place last night when the Badgers’ overtime loss at Nebraska dropped them from a tie for first to 0.5 games back.

Now, the eyes of the nation will be on Madison, Wisconsin on Sunday afternoon as these two Final Four contenders square off.

Here is how to watch Sunday’s game:

  • Date: Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024
  • Time: 1 p.m. ET, noon CT
  • TV Channel: CBS, or streaming on Paramount+

How to watch the AFC and NFC championship games

Kickoff time, TV channel, and streaming options: How to watch Chiefs-Ravens, Lions-49ers in the AFC and NFC championship games

We’ve got two pivotal matchups lined up for Sunday afternoon with the AFC and NFC championship games kicking off — and these are the most important games of the year, with the winners advancing to compete in Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

Hopefully the New Orleans Saints can make it back to this stage. In the meantime, take your pick of rooting interests; there are 17 former members of the black and gold suiting up for each of these four teams in the conference title games.

And here’s how you can tune in:

What: Kansas City Chiefs (13-6) at Baltimore Ravens (14-4)

Where: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore

When: Sunday, Jan. 28 at 2:00 p.m. CT

TV channel: CBS

Streaming: FuboTV (try it for free), NFL+, YouTube TV, Paramount+

SiriusXM Radio: Channel 88 (National), 815 (Kansas City), 802 (Baltimore)

Betting line: Ravens -4.5 (-105)

And here’s the broadcast info for the NFC title game:

What: Detroit Lions (14-5) at San Francisco 49ers (13-5)

Where: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, Calif.

When: Sunday, Jan. 28 at 5:30 p.m. CT

TV channel: FOX

Streaming: FuboTV (try it for free), NFL+, YouTube TV, FOX Sports app

SiriusXM Radio: Channel 88 (National), 810 (Detroit), 827 (San Francisco)

Betting line: 49ers -7 (-120)

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How to watch Wisconsin basketball vs Penn State

How to watch Wisconsin basketball vs Penn State

Wisconsin basketball returns to the hardwood tomorrow night in University Park, Pennsylvania as it meets the Penn State Nittany Lions.

The Badgers enter ranked No. 15 nationally with a 13-3 overall record and 5-0 in conference. The team has won its last six games and 12 of its last 13, and currently has a two-game lead over the closest Big Ten competitors. It is trending in the right direction as the schedule continues to heat up.

Penn State, meanwhile, is off to a rough start. It sits at 8-9 overall and 2-4 in Big Ten play. The KenPom rating has the Nittany Lions ranked down at No. 114.

While a mid-week cross-country road trip isn’t the easiest thing, this is a game Wisconsin should win handily.

Here is how to watch tomorrow’s contest:

  • Date: Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
  • Time: 9 p.m. ET, 8 p.m. CT
  • TV Channel: Big Ten Network

How to watch Wisconsin basketball at Ohio State

How to watch Wisconsin basketball at Ohio State

Wisconsin basketball returns to the hardwood tomorrow night as it visits 12-3 Ohio State.

The Badgers enter the matchup as hot as possible. The team is on a four-game win streak, two of which against conference opponents, and has won 10 of its last 11. Minus a tough matchup on the road against then-No. 1 Arizona, this team has been largely perfect since a loss to Providence on November 14.

Ohio State presents a real test. The Buckeyes are KenPom’s No. 36 team in the nation, led by the top trio of Bruce Thornton (16.9 points per game), Jamison Battle (15 points) and Roddy Gayle Jr. (14.5 points). Wisconsin will need to continue its stellar play to escape with a road win in Columbus.

Here is how to watch Wisconsin at Ohio State

  • Date: Thursday, January 10, 2024.
  • Time: 8:30 p.m. ET, 7:30 p.m. CT
  • TV Channel: Big Ten Network