Though they may be grateful, the Badgers could be dead when they trip to Autzen Stadium Saturday night, a 4:30 p.m. game on FS1.
The betting line for the matchup of 2-5 Wisconsin against No. 6, 6-1 Oregon has already moved down a point to the Ducks -33.5. The over/under has shifted from 42.5 at open to 44.5, suggesting a higher-scoring game.
Higher scoring won't be good for Luke Fickell's Badgers, who've lost five in a row and four straight to start Big Ten play. They average 13.3 points a game, worst in the league by two scores.