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Alabama faces an uphill battle to get back on the College Football Playoff radar. Here are the latest bowl projections for Kalen DeBoer and the Tide.
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Ty Simpson delivers again as No. 19 Alabama handles Wisconsin for the 2nd straight year, 38-14
Ty Simpson threw for 382 yards and four touchdowns, including two to returning star Ryan Williams, and No. 19 Alabama overpowered Wisconsin for the second consecutive year, 38-14.
Wisconsin legend Barry Alvarez is surprised the 2025 Badgers 'didn't compete better' against the Alabama Crimson Tide during Saturday's 38-14 defeat.
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Wisconsin plummets in ESPN SP+ following Alabama loss
The Wisconsin Badgers took a sharp dive in ESPN's SP+ following their 38-14 Week 3 loss to Alabama. After entering the marquee matchup at No. 38 nationally, in range of Big Ten foes, Washington, Nebraska and Michigan, the team fell 14 spots down to No. 52.
Score updates and analysis as the Crimson Tide takes on the Badgers in a home contest at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
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Five stats that defined Wisconsin football's loss to Alabama
The Wisconsin Badgers lost to the Alabama Crimson Tide 38-14 in Tuscaloosa. Wisconsin's defense allowed 383 passing yards but held Alabama's run game to just 72 yards. The Badgers' offense struggled, averaging only 2.7 yards per carry and giving up four sacks.
Less than 90 minutes remain until the Wisconsin Badgers take the field against the Maryland Terrapins in Week 4 of the 2025 football season.
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ESPN's Football Power Index downgrades Wisconsin football after big loss to Alabama
While the 24-point final margin didn't differ greatly from the 21-plus-point closing spread, ESPN's Football Power Index dropped Wisconsin five spots from No. 40 to No. 45. The team's rating dropped from 6.9 to 6.3, leading to it falling behind Iowa (No. 40), Kentucky (No. 41), Mississippi State (No. 42), Louisville (No. 43) and Rutgers (No. 44).