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#5 Wisconsin Badgers (5-0) at Illinois Fighting Illini (4-1) -2.5, O/U 51.5, 12 PM Eastern Saturday October 6th, 2007 on ESPN
by Marasoft.com Staff

The Illinois Fighting Illini come into this game after beating then #21 Penn State 27-20. The Wisconsin Badgers barely squeaked by Michigan State 37-34. This is a huge Big Ten match up with two teams having plans to play early in 2008. Wisconsin looks to remain undefeated and Illinois wants to knock the Badgers from their perch and stay near the top of the Big Ten. Wisconsin is led by QB Tyler Donovan who was 17/24 for 247 yards with 2 TD and 2 INT against Michigan State. Wisconsin rushed for 214 yards averaging 4.1 yards per rush last week. The Wisconsin defense gave up 241 yards rushing (6.5 yards per rush) and 323 yards passing. QB Juice Williams who against Penn State went 11/24 for 120 yards and 2 TD lead Illinois. Illinois rushed for 216 yards averaging 5.7 yards per rush. Illinois defense held Penn State to 139 yards rushing (3.6 yards per rush) but gave up 298 yards passing. The Sagarin PREDICTOR ratings at USAToday.com rank the Badgers at 24th at 81.13 and the Fighting Illini at 40th at 77.49.

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Marasoft Staff Pick:
The Badgers defense played poorly against unranked Michigan State and although Illinois is not ranked they have a tough squad. Illinois plays tough at home and this is their biggest game of the year so far and want to prove they are for real. Look for a close game and we suggest taking Illinois as they knock Wisconsin from the ranks of the undefeated this Saturday.

Illinois 27 Wisconsin 18