Western Illinois Leathernecks to Face Wisconsin Badgers in Week 2 Matchup

The Western Illinois Leathernecks are set to play the Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 7:15 p.m. ET at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Both teams are looking to bounce back after losses in their previous games.

Western Illinois enters the matchup with a record of 1-1, having lost to Illinois State 41-10 last week. Quarterback Kennedy McGill has been a standout, throwing for 317 yards and scoring three rushing touchdowns this season. Meanwhile, Wisconsin is 0-1 after suffering a 41-13 defeat to Notre Dame, where quarterback Colton Joseph completed 19 of 30 passes for 217 yards.

Wisconsin is heavily favored by 38.5 points in this game, with a total set at 51.5. Joseph aims to improve his performance against a Western Illinois defense that has already allowed 41 points in a game this season. The Badgers will look to establish their offense, while McGill's dual-threat capability could pose challenges for Wisconsin's defense.