Our Wisconsin football coverage team predicts the outcome of the Badgers ' game against Miami (Ohio) on Thursday at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison. The Badgers are favored by 17 1/2 points.

Mark Stewart

I know UW fans would love to see the team come out clicking on all cylinders, but it doesn’t seem to go that way for the Badgers in these early-season matchups. That will be especially challenging given all the changes coach Luke Fickell and his staff have made. Look for the Badgers’ defense to set the tone in a solid win at home. Wisconsin 38, Miami 13.

John Steppe

I don’t think anyone doubts that Wisconsin can beat Miami (Ohio). The question will be how Wisconsin beats Miami. Western Michigan had a fourth-quarter lead last year in Week 1, which did not exactly inspire con

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