South Dakota vs Wisconsin Picks and Prediction – 9/7/2024

The South Dakota Coyotes will play their first road game of the year in Week 2 with a game in Madison against the Wisconsin Badgers. South Dakota is undefeated coming into Week 2 following a 42 point blowout victory to open the 2024 season. The South Dakota offense rolled against Northern State compiling 351 yards leading to 45 points after 31 came in the first half. Defensively South Dakota dominated as well giving up just three points on 207 yards and forced 3 turnovers in the game period stay up to date with our College Football Picks.

Aidan Bouman carried the load for the South Dakota offense completing 9 passes for 85 yards in the game. Charles Pierre Jr led the team with 136 yards and two scores on 13 carries. Travis Theis chipped in 86 yards and one score and LJ Phillips added 34 yards and one score on five carries. Carter Bell was the top receiver for South Dakota in the game with 32 yards on three receptions.

The Wisconsin Badgers stay at home to continue the 2024 season in Week 2 following a 14 point victory against Western Michigan to open the year. Defensively Wisconsin did have some issues giving out 14 points but gave up just 7 in each half after forcing 2 turnovers in the wind on 261 total yards. Offensively Wisconsin did the job compiling nearly 400 yards to score 28 points including 15 in the fourth quarter to seal the win.

Tyler Van Dyke led the show for Wisconsin completing 21 passes for 192 yards and ran the ball 8 times for 21 yards and one touchdown. Chez Mellusi led the team with 74 yards and one score on 19 carries and Tawee Walker chipped in 66 yards and one score on the ground as well. Will Pauling was the top receiver in the game for Wisconsin with 60 yards on 6 catches.

Despite both teams coming into this game undefeated the Badgers are by far the better team. Look for Wisconsin to do the work on both sides of the ball as they roll to an easy 2-0 start to the 2024 year. Final Score Prediction, Wisconsin Badgers win and cover 49-7.