Army at Wisconsin 10/16/21 - College Football Picks & Predictions

The Wisconsin Badgers (2-3) head back to Madison this week to host the Army Black Knights (4-1). Wisconsin shutout Illinois last week 24-0 on the road. QB Graham Mertz threw for 100 yards and completed 10 of 19 passes. Mertz threw one interception with no touchdowns in the win. 

Wisconsin is just 1-3 on their home field this season. The Badgers have been held together by their defense. Wisconsin ranks 2nd in the nation allowing just 41.4 rushing yards per game. The Badgers defense held Illinois to under 100 yards passing and under 50 yards rushing last week. 

The Army Black Knights endured their first loss of the season last week. Army scored just 16 points when visiting Ball State last week which is their lowest scoring game of the year. The Black Knights will have their hands full again this week as they don't travel well. Army's defense will have a tough time stopping Mertz and the Badgers through the air. 

The Black Knights heavily rely on their run game. Army ranks 2nd in the nation with an average of 318.2 rushing yards per game. QB Tyhier Tyler went 0-4 through the air last week but ran for 63 yards and 2 touchdowns. Both Black Knights QB's Jones and Tyler look to have a stronger game as they both threw for no touchdowns and one interception a piece.