Charter Communications said the Big Ten Network would be up and running for its subscribers by late Thursday afternoon, meaning the University of Wisconsin’s football opener Saturday will be available for Charter subscribers.
Charter spokesperson Bob Pinter said BTN will be found on Channel 73 for Expanded Basic subscribers, and on channel 795 for HD subscribers. BTN will telecast the UW-Akron game at 11 a.m. Saturday at Camp Randall and the Badgers’ second game against Marshall on Sept. 6 at 11 a.m.