On January 2, Western Michigan will represent not only the Mid-American Conference but the entire Group of Five in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. MAC fans and WMU fans may know of the opponent, the Wisconsin Badgers, but it cannot be understated what a significant challenge this game and this opponent will be for the Broncos. Like so many things in life, be careful what you wish for.
Quick Hitters:
- Wisconsin is making their first appearance in the Cotton Bowl, ranked 8th, with a 10-3 record
- With a win, Wisconsin will stretch their bowl win streak to three games, after wins over Auburn and USC in the Outback and Holiday Bowls respectively following the last two seasons.