Week 3 brings another opportunity for Alabama to take a step forward. The Crimson Tide successfully moved on from a disappointing loss to Florida State in the opener by throttling UL Monroe 73-0 last week in Tuscaloosa.
This week, Alabama gets to stay at home and will see an uptick in competition. Wisconsin is making the trip to Bryant-Denny Stadium this weekend for the return trek of a home-and-home series. Alabama blasted Wisconsin 42-10 a year ago in Madison.
Wisconsin coaches and players have had this game circled on their calendar this year. After two cupcake games to open the 2025 season, the Badgers will use this game as a litmus test to see how big a step forward they've taken as a program.
Alabama will also use it as a litmus test to see how far they've come since losing their first game against Power-4 competition. Alabama certainly looked like a much better team last week against UL Monroe, but how they perform against a Big Ten opponent will give a better indication of whether this team can be a true playoff contender or if they are destined for mediocrity.
How to watch No. 19 Alabama vs. Wisconsin in Week 3
- Date: Saturday, September 13
- Time: 11:00 am C.T.
- Venue: Bryant-Denny Stadium
- How to Watch (TV): ABC
- Streaming: fubo TV
- Alabama record: 1-1
- Wisconsin record: 2-0
What are the betting odds for Alabama vs. Wisconsin?
Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook
Spread: Alabama -20.5
Over/Under: 46.5
Moneyline: Alabama -1800/Wisconsin +920
Injury report for Alabama and Wisconsin
Alabama:
- RB Jam Miller: Questionable (Collarbone)
- DL Tim Keenan: Questionable (Ankle)
- WR Ryan Williams: Probable (Concussion)
- LB Jah-Marien Latham: Questionable (Lower body injury)
- DL Jeremiah Beaman: OUT (ACL)
Wisconsin:
- QB Billy Edwards Jr.: Questionable (Knee)
- C Jake Renfro: Questionable (Undisclosed)
Who are the announcers for Alabama vs. Wisconsin?
The ABC crew of Joe Tessitore (play-by-play), Jesse Palmer (analyst), and Katie George (sideline reporter) will be in Tuscaloosa and on the call for the game this weekend. It's the second time in three weeks Alabama has played on ABC with this broadcast crew as they were on the call for the FSU game in Week 1. Hopefully things go better this time for the Tide.
What will the weather be like for Alabama football on Saturday?
It's going to be a hot one - make sure you stay hydrated if you're going to be in Tuscaloosa for the game. Current weather projection is for a high of 94 degrees, meaning by the time the second half rolls around, it's going to be a scorcher. There will be limited cloud cover and no rain to provide relief.
Alabama vs. Wisconsin series history
This will be the fourth all-time matchup between these two programs, and the first ever to be played in Tuscaloosa. Alabama has previously played twice in Madison and once at a neutral site.
Wisconsin won the first meeting back in 1928, a 15-0 shutout of the Crimson Tide at home. Alabama has won the last two meetings. The Crimson Tide bested the Badgers 35-17 in a neutral-site season opener to begin the 2015 season. Last year, Alabama beat Wisconsin 42-10 at Camp-Randall Stadium.