Hoosiers Soar, Badgers Stumble: A Reversal of Fortunes in 2025 Big Ten Clash

Fifteen years ago, the Wisconsin football team made a statement against Indiana that still resonates today. In 2010, the Badgers bludgeoned the Hoosiers 83-20 at Camp Randall Stadium, in a game that highlighted Wisconsin's dominance and the Hoosiers' struggles.

However, the tables have dramatically turned in 2025. Indiana, once a Big Ten doormat, has emerged as a juggernaut, entering this Saturday's matchup with Wisconsin as the #2 team in the country. Under second-year coach Curt Cignetti, the Hoosiers have developed a reputation for relentlessly running up the score against inferior opponents, leading the nation in margin of victory.

Meanwhile, the once-mighty Wisconsin program has fallen on hard times. The Badgers are now seen as a longshot to even give Indiana a scare, starting the week as a 30.5-point underdog. Wisconsin has struggled mightily on offense, scoring just 40 points in six Big Ten games this year, a far cry from the 83 they put up against the Hoosiers in 2010.

The reversal of fortunes between these two programs is truly remarkable. Indiana, once the punching bag, has become the blueprint that Wisconsin hopes to emulate in its quest to return to its previous success. As the Hoosiers look to solidify their footing for the College Football Playoff, the Badgers will be fighting just to keep the game close.