Minnesota vs Wisconsin head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 13, Friday, November 27, 2026.
The Breakdown
Wisconsin 65, Minnesota 62 — thin edge, driven by the quarterback gap and a 4★ backfield.
When Minnesota has the ball: Darius Taylor's 3★ legs meet Wisconsin's 3.7★ linebackers, who average just 2.0 years of college ball.
When Wisconsin has the ball: Abu Sama III, 4★ with three years, faces Minnesota's 3.3★ linebackers — a half-step Badger edge.
Swing factor: Colton Joseph, 4★ and three years, outguns Drake Lindsey's 3★ and two seasons at quarterback.
X-factor: Friday of Thanksgiving weekend, Week 13 in Madison, with the Badger crowd hosting a holiday rivalry.