FOX Big Noon Kickoff kicked off Week 3 of college football live from Madison, Wisconsin for the major showdown between No. 4 Alabama and Wisconsin. While the Badgers are unranked, it is still a crucial nonconference showdown between the SEC and the Big Ten.

Wisconsin has had some sustained success in the past, but the recent performance of the program has left a lot to be desired. Luke Fickell struggled in his first season last year, and the Badgers are 2-0 but have not looked strong at times to open the season.

Meanwhile, Alabama is in its first season post-Nick Saban. There are plenty of talented pieces left in place for new head coach Kalen DeBoer, but the Crimson Tide struggled against South Florida in Week 2.

However, Alabama hits the Week 3 game as more than a 2-touchdown favorite per bet365, and the Big Noon Kickoff crew is favoring the Tide in a big way. All 4 analysts predicted an Alabama win in blowout fashion with Wisconsin projected to score less than 20 points.

Here are those projections:

  • Brady Quinn — 30-10, Alabama
  • Mark Ingram — 35-17, Alabama
  • Matt Leinart — 42-14, Alabama
  • Urban Meyer — 38-16, Alabama

Will Fickell deliver an iconic upset against Alabama to jumpstart his Wisconsin rebuild? Or will DeBoer flex some early-season muscle to show the Tide are still alive and well in this new era of college football?

Fans can check out all the action via FOX.