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Football is Here – Week 1 Preview

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Three Top 10 Matchups. Intriguing non-conference showdowns. And inevitably, some inexplicable upsets.  

What’s Happening this Weekend? 

WOF attended the Badger home opener on Thursday night. It looked like old school Wisconsin football in the worst way: painful on offense, and suffocating dominance on defense. 

Opening weekend is 5 straight days of college football, and there is at least one interesting game every day. With 64 Power 4 programs in action, I’ll watch what I can, but there’s just too much going on to see everything. 

  • Odds listed refer to spreads taken from FanDuel at the time of writing

Friday Night 

7:00 PM CST: Competitive Non-Con Oddballs

Georgia Tech (-4.5) at Colorado – (ESPN)

This game is sneaky interesting. Georgia Tech is a contender in the ACC, which makes them a contender for the playoff. Colorado lost Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders, but Deion is still there, and they were one game away from the Big 12 title game in 2024. The winner still has a lot of work to do, but the loser is probably going to underperform their 2025 expectations. Personally, I lean Tech because I believe in QB Haynes King and Coach Brent Key.  GT …

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Predicting The Hardest Schedule Ever

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The Badgers’ 2025 Football Schedule is Insane

Wisconsin has:

  • 6 opponents ranked in the AP Top 20
  • 3 more opponents also receiving votes

That only leaves 3 games that shouldn’t be a battle to win. 

Based on SP+ Power Ratings, the Badgers would only be favored in 4 games on their 2025 schedule right now. (The G5s, Maryland, and Washington)

They would be double digit underdogs at Oregon, home vs Ohio State, at Alabama, and at Michigan. 

So, Wisconsin is screwed, right? Pack it in. Try again in 2026. Maybe. 

Or, they are a bit better than the media expects, and they can win more than a few games this season. 

Week 1 – (Thursday)
Vs Miami (OH) 

Miami (OH) is one of the better G5 programs. They have a dual-threat QB in Dequan Finn that Wisconsin was interested in last season. And they have one of the better defenses in the country. There is a reason the O/U is below 40. They held the national title runner-up, Notre Dame, to only 28 points last season. Wisconsin fairs just a bit better. 

Wisconsin 31
Miami (OH) 10

Week 2 
Vs Middle Tennessee State

Middle Tennessee State is NOT one …

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Badger Traditions – The Soul of Wisconsin Football

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If the team is the heart, the fans are the soul. Without fans, what is anyone even playing for? You are a new student at Wisconsin (or you are just a new fan). What traditions do you need to know that keep Wisconsin unique and special?

Jump Around 

This is the classic. Wisconsin has been known for Jump Around at the end of the 3rd quarter for over 25 years. Jump Around by House of Pain plays, and the crowd goes wild. It’s simple, yet effective and very memorable. 

Arch March

The football team is dropped off by buses at Camp Randall Arch 2 hours before kickoff. Fans line the path to the stadium to cheer for the team on their way in.

Build Me Up Buttercup / Party in the USA

There will always be sing-alongs at college football games. And over time, some songs will become more popular, and others will fade. These two sing-alongs have stood the test of time at Wisconsin, and when you realize everyone is singing except you, you’ll understand they can never be taken out of the rotation.

The Wave 2.0

So a lot of fans do the wave at football games. …

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The Best Traditions in College Football

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What makes College Football fun, weird, and different from the NFL? Ridiculous traditions that fans don’t even know why they exist, half the time. Here are the 10 best traditions to get you excited for the 2026 season.

1 – Iowa – The Hawkeye Wave

Iowa’s football stadium is located across the street from the University’s children’s hospital. After the 1st quarter ends, players and fans alike turn and wave to the kids watching from windows of the upper floors. This has to be the most wholesome tradition in all of sports.  

2 – Auburn – Rolling Toomer’s Corner 

What is the correct way to celebrate a victory in football? There are many right answers, but I think Auburn fans have a pretty good one. Toomer’s Corner is a location on campus, and after every victory, the trees on the corner get “rolled.” I guess that’s what they call TP-ing down south. 

3 – Wisconsin – Jump Around

Plenty of traditions involve the fans singing a song together, but how many actually get 80,000 to do vigorous exercise for 2 minutes? Badger fans may not know all the lyrics to Jump Around, but they do be jumping. Sometimes, so much …

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Toughest Places to Play in College Football

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Who has the greatest homefield advantage? Where do the fans show up? Here is the WOF Top 25 toughest places to play in CFB.

1 – Penn State – Beaver Stadium
2 – LSU – Tiger Stadium
3 – Alabama – Bryant-Denny Stadium 
4 – Oregon – Autzen Stadium
5 – Texas A&M – Kyle Field (Home of the 12th Man)
6 – Washington – Husky Stadium
7 – Auburn – Jordan-Hare Stadium
8 – Florida – Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (The Swamp)
9 – Clemson – Memorial Stadium (Death Valley)
10 – Iowa – Kinnick Stadium
11 – Georgia – Sanford Stadium
12 – Utah – Rice-Eccles Stadium
13 – South Carolina – Williams-Brice Stadium
14 – Ohio State – Ohio Stadium
15 – Virginia Tech – Lane Stadium
16 – Oklahoma – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
17 – Florida State – Doak Campbell Stadium
18 – Tennessee – Neyland Stadium
19 – Texas – DKR Texas Memorial Stadium
20 – Wisconsin – Camp Randall Stadium
21 – Kansas State – Bill Snyder Family Stadium
22 – Oklahoma State – Boone Pickens Stadium
23 – Notre Dame – Notre Dame Stadium
24 – Mississippi State – Davis Wade Stadium
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Wisco Wednesday: QB Reset at Wisconsin

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There are some new names and faces in Wisconsin’s QB room. Hopefully this time around they can actually score some points. 

The New Quarterback(s)

The Braedyn Locke era in Madison has finally come to an end. Locke, and every other scholarship QB from last year, have left the program. Luke Fickell was disappointed that Phil Longo’s offense couldn’t function with “average quarterback play.” Well, now there is a new OC, and 4 new QBs in town. So, who did Wisconsin bring in to revamp the room?

Starter – Billy Edwards Jr. – Transfer from Maryland – 5th year Senior

2024 stats: 2,881 yards, 15 pass TDs, 9 INTs, 150 rush yards, 5 rush TDs, 4-6 record
His stats are only over 10 games. He injured his thumb very early in the week 11 matchup vs Iowa and didn’t play in week 12 vs Penn State. 

Essentially, he averaged 280 pass yards, 2 TDs (pass + rush), and 1 INT per game in 2024. He was brought in to be a “high floor” QB who can manage the offense. He is not expected to carry an offense, but is instead there to contribute to a balanced attack.

Backup – Danny
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B1G vs Everybody

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Ranking the biggest B1G non-conference games of 2025. 

12. Notre Dame at Purdue – Week 4

Purdue is the worst team in the Big Ten. This is basically a scrimmage for Notre Dame. 

11. Boston College at Michigan State – Week 2

A pair of mediocre teams that have next to zero national intrigue

10. Nebraska vs Cincinnati – Week 1 (Thursday)

New Big 12 vs Old Big 12… at a neutral site in Indianapolis. Eh.

9. Minnesota at Cal – Week 3

Minnesota could be decent, and Cal could be okay. And it’s a “Pac-12 After Daek” game. I’ll tune in.

8. Illinois at Duke – Week 2

Illinois is the most popular sleeper pick in the B1G. They will have to win on the road in week 2 to deserve that level of support

7. Oklahoma State at Oregon – Week 2

This game would be a lot more interesting if OK State wasn’t god awful last year. This is the first game we get to see B1G champ Oregon play against an opponent with a pulse.

6. Utah at UCLA – Week 1

A revival of an OG Pac-12 matchup, that should be competitive, late night, week …

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The Official Walk On Fan 2025 NFL Mock Draft

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I am attempting to do the impossible: predict the entire 1st round of the 2025 NFL draft. Will I get most of these wrong? Absolutely. Let’s give it a shot anyway. 

#1 – Tennessee Titans:

QB Cam Ward – Miami (FL)

Cam Ward is going #1 overall, there is no debate here. In last year’s QB class, he’d fall somewhere between Michael Penix Jr. and Drake Maye.

#2 – Cleveland Browns:

WR/CB Travis Hunter – Colorado

If he were just a WR, Travis would be WR1. If he were just a CB, he’d be in the top 3 and possibly the best one. Instead, he’s both and has the endurance to play over 100 snaps per game. This is the consensus best player in the draft. He walks into the building as WR1 and is likely in the 3rd down package on defense. 

#3 – New York Giants:

EDGE Abdul Carter – Penn State

The best EDGE in the draft goes to the Giants. They have Russ and Jamis and can deal with QB farther down the board. This does mean they likely trade away Thibodaux before the season starts. 

#4 – New England Patriots:

OT Will Campbell – LSU

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Wisco Wednesday: The Mighty Ducks

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It’s been 14 years since Wisconsin had a crack at #1 on their home turf. I just wish this was a different Wisconsin team going into the game.

What about Iowa?

We’re not discussing the Iowa game in depth. Everything was bad. But specifically, the O-Line, D-Line, and QB play were really really bad. I’d be shocked if both the OC and the DC were employed next year. 

Moving on…

Game Preview: Oregon

#1 Oregon at Wisconsin 

Where: Camp Randall Stadium

When: Saturday, 11/16 – 6:30 PM (CST)

How to Watch: NBC

Spread: Oregon -14.5

O/U: 52.5

Oregon Ducks’ Record: 10-0

Best Win: 32-31 Over #2 Ohio State

#1 in the Camp at Night:

Since 1973 the #1 team in college football has played at Camp Randall 5 times. Ohio State twice, Michigan twice, and Iowa once. Wisconsin went 2-3 in those games… not too bad. 

My point is, this is not a common occurrence. The last #1 to play at Camp Randall, 2010 Ohio State, lost to an unranked Wisconsin team. JJ Watt had the game sealing sack. 

There are probably a lot of apathetic fans at this point in the season. But they shouldn’t let the scarcity …

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Week 10 Big Ten Picks

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Last Week we went 3-5 ATS. That’s not ideal. Hopefully we can get back on track this week.

Odds were taken from Fanduel at the time of writing*

4 Ohio State (-3.5) at Penn State – 11:00 AM on FOX

Ohio State seems to be the hurdle PSU can’t seem to get over. But 3.5 is just too much. I think this is a tight game where either team wins by 3 or less. 

Pick – Penn State +3.5

Minnesota (-2.5) at Illinois – 11:00 AM on FS1

Brett Bielema has made a career out of beating Minnesota. The wrong team is favored, ILL-INI pulls the upset. 

Pick – Illinois +2.5 (Upset Special)

Northwestern (-1.5) at Purdue – 11:00 AM on BTN

Purdue is possibly the worst Power 4 team in FBS. NW wins comfortably. 

Pick – Northwestern -1.5

1 Oregon (-14.5) at Michigan – 2:30 PM on CBS

Michigan still can’t figure out who to play at QB. Oregon is a national title contender that continues to cover week after week. I see no reason for that trend to change. 

Pick – Oregon -14.5

Indiana (-7.5) at Michigan State – 2:30 PM on Peacock

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