The Wisconsin Badgers have a shot at extending their win streak to six when the Northwestern Wildcats come to town on Saturday.
The game will feature somewhat of a new-look backfield for the Badgers, as starting running back Chez Mellusi will miss the remainder of the season. Expect to see a heavy dose of freshman Braelon Allen, followed by some combination of Julius Davis, Jackson Acker and Brady Schipper.
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Saturday gives Wisconsin a chance to both get back on the winning end against Pat Fitzgerald’s team after it fell to the Wildcats last season in Evanston. More importantly, Wisconsin would inch one game closer to a Big Ten West title with a win on Saturday—then with showdowns looming against Nebraska and Minnesota to finish out the season.
Here are BadgersWire’s official staff predictions for the contest: