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Illinois threw a wrench into Wisconsin's season plans in 2019 and brought some key players back, but the result was entirely different in 2020.         … [Read more...] about They were the team that spoiled Wisconsin's plans in 2019, but on Friday, Illinois had no answers

Here's a look at the MVP and top plays from the Badgers' 45-7 victory over Illinois, plus other tidbits from Friday night at Camp Randall Stadium.         … [Read more...] about UW vs. Illinois: Awards, inside the huddle and by the numbers

The Badgers ran on nearly every first down play, but with three new starters on the line and with no Jonathan Taylor, production was down.         … [Read more...] about UW's offense produced big plays and six touchdowns against the Illini but the ground game was stuck in neutral

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports How did Twitter react to the record-breaking performance by the redshirt freshman Imagine the best possible outcome that you thought of once you found out that Graham Mertz was going to be the starting quarterback for the Wisconsin Badgers. Now...quadruple your expectations and you’ll still probably be short. Mertz had a literal record-setting … [Read more...] about GRAHAM MERTZ IS A GOD DAMNED LEGEND

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports The Badgers took it to the Illini in the opening game of the Big Ten season. Here are some final game notes from Wisconsin’s win over Illinois on Friday night. Redshirt freshman quarterback Graham Mertz tied Tanner McEvoy for the the most consecutive pass completions in a single game, with 17. McEvoy set the record in 2014, against Western … [Read more...] about GAME NOTES: No. 14 Wisconsin 45, Illinois 7

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports After a dominant win over Illinois, a look at what stood out on Friday night for the Badgers The Wisconsin Badgers left little doubt on the field who was the better team Friday night against Illinois, dismantling the Fighting Illini to the tune of 45- 7. While the Badgers started the season off on a high note 1-0 overall (1-0 B1G), let’s dive … [Read more...] about Three things that stood out…Illinois

The instant reaction, thoughts, and and what matters after the huge performance by Graham Mertz in the 45-7 win over Illinois. – Contact/Follow @PeteFiutak "nttntttif(typeof(jQuery)=="function"){(function($){$.fn.fitVids=function(){}})(jQuery)};nttttjwplayer('jwplayer_dHsncH1X_boEY74VG_div').setup(ntttt{"advertising":{"admessage":"This video will resume in xx … [Read more...] about Wisconsin 45, Illinois 7: 5 Thoughts, Instant Reaction, Graham Mertz Debut

In their home opener, the University of Wisconsin football team cruised to a comfortable 45–7 victory Friday night at Camp Randall Stadium. The win marked the Badgers’ 24th consecutive win in their home opener, a remarkable feat. The Badgers controlled the game from the get-go and never trailed in their win. The story of the game was the fantastic play of talented redshirt … [Read more...] about Football: Wisconsin cruises to 45–7 win in 2020 home opener

Illinois turned three UW turnovers into 17 points in a 24-23 victory last season in Champaign. The Badgers quarterback knows that can't happen again.         … [Read more...] about UW's Graham Mertz: 'You put the ball on the ground and you lose games. You put the ball in the end zone and you win games.'