http://espn.go.com/ncb/notebook/_/page/notebookweekendwatch%20111202/dec-2-dec-4
No. 16 Marquette at No. 7 Wisconsin (4:30 ET): Every year this is one of the best nonconference rivalries in the sport. The Badgers gave North Carolina fits for 30-plus minutes. Marquette is undefeated but hasn't been seriously tested yet, save a stunningly close game against Norfolk State. The Golden Eagles are a legit Big East contender. This game should come down to the final possessions.
Joe Lunardi: "I want to see how Wisconsin responds from its loss at North Carolina. I still think the Badgers are a legitimate Final Four dark horse, but they were out of balance in Chapel Hill this week and need to reaffirm their more effective style at the Kohl Center against a dangerous Marquette team. The Golden Eagles are another potential NCAA dark horse, and this underrated in-state rivalry will go a long way toward determining the seeding and eventual destination for each."
John Gasaway: "While everyone's focused on North Carolina and Kentucky this weekend ... I will be too. But I also can't wait to see Marquette at Wisconsin. These two teams have combined to play 13 games and the only loss either one has suffered came when the Badgers fell at North Carolina. Buzz Williams and Bo Ryan are two of the brightest coaches in Division I. And with talent like Darius Johnson-Odom, Jae Crowder (Marquette) and Jordan Taylor (Wisconsin), there'll be no shortage of offense in the Kohl Center. This one's for all the marbles among Green Bay Packers fans and I can't wait. "
seems a few out there in the national media believe this is a big/huge game for both teams as well.