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The Basics

Marshall (1-0) at No. 11 Wisconsin (1-0)

Line: Wisconsin by 20 1-2.

Series Record: First meeting.

What's at Stake

Momentum. After a pesky Akron team took Wisconsin into the third quarter in the season opener, Wisconsin could use a blowout victory going into next week's tough test at Fresno State.

Key Matchup

Marshall's defensive front against Wisconsin's offensive line. All five Badgers starters weigh 300 pounds or more, allowing them to roll up 404 yards rushing against Akron last week. Marshall has better size than Akron on defense, and will need to at least slow down Wisconsin's running game and force the Badgers to throw to have a chance at an upset.

Players to watch

Wisconsin: RB P.J. Hill, who ran for 210 yards and two touchdowns against Akron but fumbled away another scoring chance on the goal line.

Marshall: RB Darius Marshall, who rushed for a career-high 115 yards and a touchdown in Marshall's season-opening victory over Illinois State.

Facts & Figures

Wisconsin has won 15 straight games at Camp Randall Stadium, the second-longest current streak in major college football. Oklahoma has won 18 straight at home. ... Badgers TE Travis Beckum missed the season opener because of a hamstring injury but is expected to return this week. ... Saturday's game is only the third time Marshall has faced a Big Ten opponent. The Thundering Herd lost 34-24 at Michigan State in 2000 and 24-21 at Ohio State in 2004. ... Badgers coach Bret Bielema was the co-defensive coordinator at Kansas State when Marshall pulled off a 27-20 upset of the Wildcats in 2003. ... Marshall head coach Mark Snyder is a former assistant at Ohio State and Minnesota. ... Marshall WR Darius Passmore caught four passes for 111 yards and two touchdowns against Illinois State.

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