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Five Big Ten team are in the Amway coaches poll and The Associated Press poll. Ohio State leads the group at No. 3 in both polls.         … [Read more...] about The Badgers climbed three spots to No. 11 in the Amway coaches poll and five spots to No. 9 in AP poll

The redshirt freshman was spectacular in his starting debut Friday. The team has had several false positive coronavirus tests, a source said.         … [Read more...] about Sources: Wisconsin could be without QB Graham Mertz after a positive COVID-19 test

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports Plus, the most impressive team in the Big Ten after Week 1 of the season. Four of us got together to discuss the Badgers victory over Illinois and what else we were impressed by in the first weekend of the Big Ten season. What is your favorite attribute of Graham Mertz’s game? Belz: His ability and willingness to push the ball down the field. … [Read more...] about Roundtable: Wisconsin’s season opening victory over Illinois

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports Wisconsin now stands at No. 11 in the updated Coaches Poll and No. 9 in the AP Poll. After the dust settled from a big home opening win over Illinois and a fun Saturday of college football, the Wisconsin Badgers appear to be trending up. With another big conference game upcoming with Nebraska next Saturday, the Badgers seem to be in good … [Read more...] about Wisconsin football: the Badgers rise in the rankings after thumping Illinois

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Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel via Imagn Content Services, LLC Quarterback Graham Mertz might be out for an extended period of time due to COVID-19. 2020 strikes again. After a statement win in the home opener against Illinois, things appear much more murky heading into a road test against Nebraska. According to Jeff Potrykus of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, … [Read more...] about REPORT: Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz tested positive for COVID-19 [UPDATE]

After a long wait, this weekend brings us closer to a full college football season. The Big Ten conference kicks things off this weekend, with a very intriguing slate of games. Big Ten West power Wisconsin officially opens the conference season on Friday night, hosting Illinois. Ohio State, the conference favorite and a potential College Football Playoff team, hosts Nebraska on … [Read more...] about The Spun’s 2020 College Football Staff Picks: Week 8

The Big Ten is slated to begin its 2020 football schedule this week. But when one team takes to the field, they’ll be sporting a black helmet logo to show solidarity with the fight for social change. On Thursday, the Illinois football team announced that their players will be wearing a black Block I decal on their helmets for their season-opener against Wisconsin tomorrow. The … [Read more...] about Look: Big Ten Football Team To Wear Solid Black Helmet Logo

Big Ten football is continuing the fight for social justice. All 14 teams within the conference will be promoting social justice messages this weekend when the conference’s season kicks off, per an announcement by the Big Ten. The Big Ten’s 2020 season is just hours away from commencing. The conference’s first game of the season will take place this evening when the Wisconsin … [Read more...] about Big Ten Announces All 14 Teams Will Promote Social Justice Campaigns This Weekend