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Teddy Greenstein

BRIEF: Preview: Wisconsin vs. Alabama

Sept. 04--TV: 7 p.m. at AT Stadium in Arlington, Texas; ABC-7.

Line: Alabama by 12.

2014 records: Wisconsin 11-3; Alabama 12-2.

Last meeting: Wisconsin won 15-0 on Nov. 3, 1928, in Madison, Wis.

On the offensive: Badgers QB Joel Stave says he feels comfortable in Paul Chryst's offense, which makes sense given that Chryst is an ace in the film room. Can TB Corey Clement follow in Melvin Gordon's footsteps?

Getting defensive: The Badgers don't know which quarterback -- or quarterbacks -- they will have to defend. Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban has played it close to the vest, meaning Jake Coker, Cooper Bateman and Alec Morris could all play at some point.

The number: 3. Offensive linemen who have yet to start a college game that the Badgers have to break in because of injuries in fall camp.

The talk: Clement is pumped to play at so-called Jerry Jones Stadium, saying: "It's like Jerry's universe. It looks awesome. But once the game comes, I'll be looking at the defense the whole time."

Teddy Greenstein's pick: Wisconsin needs a dominant O-line to thrive. Alabama 33, Wisconsin 17.

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