=== Spartans face another uphill battle in bout with Badgers ===

Madison, WI (Sports Network) - The San Jose Spartans continue their early-
season trek through some of the most treacherous waters imaginable as a week
after taking on the defending national champion Alabama Crimson Tide, they
head north to battle the 11th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers.

This is the second straight year that San Jose State has opened the season
against two teams in the Top-25, and the Spartans last beat a ranked opponent
in 2000 when they topped No. 9 TCU at home in a 27-24 final. The last time
SJSU won against a ranked foe on the road was when it knocked off No. 9 Baylor
in 1980, 30-22.

Last week's 48-3 shellacking at Alabama spoiled the head coaching debut of
Mike McIntyre, who took over for the retired Dick Tomey.

Wisconsin is 1-0 on the young season after beating UNLV last Saturday, 41-21.
It was the 26th straight non-conference victory for the Badgers, who will be
looking to win their 15th straight home opener this weekend. Under current
coach Bret Bielema, UW is 12-0 against non-league foes at home.

This game marks only the second meeting between these two schools ......