Overview
- Indiana enters at 10-0 after a 27-24 escape at Penn State secured by a late Fernando Mendoza-to-Omar Cooper Jr. touchdown.
- Wisconsin is 3-6 and coming off a 13-10 upset of No. 23 Washington that ended a six-game losing streak.
- BetMGM lists the Hoosiers around a four-touchdown favorite, with recent lines reported near Indiana -29.5.
- Luke Fickell has not named a starter, with freshman Carter Smith and FCS transfer Hunter Simmons taking first-team reps following a season of QB injuries.
- Indiana remains without starting guard Drew Evans and recently allowed heavy pressure on Mendoza, yet the Hoosiers lead the nation at 44.5 points per game while Wisconsin ranks near the bottom in scoring and explosive plays.