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Middle Tennessee at Wisconsin
Sep 6, 2025 • Completed
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Middle Tennessee
Conference USA

Final Score
10 - 42

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Excitement
8.26
Postgame Win Probability
Wisconsin: 96.9%
Middle Tennessee: 3.1%
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Game Story
Wisconsin pulls away from Middle Tennessee 42-10
Wisconsin defeated Middle Tennessee 42-10 in Week 2 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 456-241 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Wisconsin set the terms early in a game that finished 42-10. Jacob Hathaway 27 yd FG GOOD came with 4:13 left in the first quarter, giving Middle Tennessee the first major swing.
Wisconsin's box score carried the story: 456 total yards, 173 rushing yards, and 283 passing yards. Middle Tennessee finished with 241 total yards, including 33 on the ground and 208 through the air.
Wisconsin converted 4-9 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Wisconsin led 14-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Trech Kekahuna run for 61 yds for a TD (Nathanial Vakos KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Jacob Hathaway 27 yd FG GOOD (Middle Tennessee led 3-0 over Wisconsin).
Passing Touchdown
Danny O'Neil pass complete to Tyrell Henry for 3 yds for a TD (Nathanial Vakos KICK) (Wisconsin led 7-3 over Middle Tennessee).
Rushing Touchdown
Trech Kekahuna run for 61 yds for a TD (Nathanial Vakos KICK) (Wisconsin led 21-10 over Middle Tennessee).
Rushing Touchdown
Vinny Anthony II run for 14 yds for a TD (Nathanial Vakos KICK) (Wisconsin led 28-10 over Middle Tennessee).
Passing Touchdown
Danny O'Neil pass complete to Lance Mason for 17 yds for a TD (Nathanial Vakos KICK) (Wisconsin led 42-10 over Middle Tennessee).
Passing Touchdown
Danny O'Neil pass complete to Jayden Ballard for 58 yds for a TD (Nathanial Vakos KICK) (Wisconsin led 35-10 over Middle Tennessee).
Stat Callouts
Final score
42-10
Wisconsin defeated Middle Tennessee.
Total yards
456-241
Wisconsin held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
173
Wisconsin averaged 6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
283
Wisconsin averaged 10.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-9
Wisconsin's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-14
Middle Tennessee's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Wisconsin | Middle Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 456 | 241 |
| Passing Yards | 283 | 208 |
| Rushing Yards | 173 | 33 |
| First Downs | 21 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-9 | 5-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 0-0 | 4-25 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 23-27 | 21-32 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 28 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 30:43 | 29:17 |