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Nebraska red team quarterback Casey Thompson (11) signals the sideline between plays against the white team during the first half of Nebraska's NCAA college football annual red-white spring game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, April 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Big Ten's best defenses come out of spring in rebuild mode

By Eric Olson Apr. 25, 2022 05:44 PM EDT

FILE - Wisconsin running back Chez Mellusi (6) leaves the game against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Nov. 6, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Mellusi says he has reached out to former Clemson teammate and current Green Bay Packers wide receiver Amari Rodgers for advice on recovering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray, File)
Badgers' Mellusi hopeful he can be ready for start of season

By Steve Megargee Mar. 28, 2022 04:07 PM EDT

Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen (0) runs against Wisconsin during the first half of the Las Vegas Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/L.E. Baskow)
Allen, Wisconsin hold off Arizona State in Las Vegas Bowl

By Danny Webster Dec. 31, 2021 02:12 AM EST

FILE - Exterior view of the Allegiant Stadium before the Las Vegas Raiders played the Kansas City Chiefs during an NFL Professional Football Game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. Las Vegas is adding the NFL’s crown jewel with the Super Bowl coming to cap the 2023 season. The league’s biggest event will follow the Pro Bowl this season and the NFL draft next year. (AP Photo/John McCoy, File)
Badgers, Sun Devils carry Las Vegas Bowl into new stadium

By The Associated Press Dec. 28, 2021 11:23 PM EST

UTSA running back Sincere McCormick (3) leaps through the hands of Western Kentucky defensive back Miguel Edwards (13) for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game for the Conference USA championship Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Column: Bowl season back to normal, why to watch them all

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 14, 2021 12:52 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud smiles during a news conference before attending the Heisman Trophy award ceremony, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Heisman 2022: Who stands between Bryce Young and 2nd trophy?

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 12, 2021 10:21 AM EST

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz (5) motions to teammates before the snap during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Wisconsin, Arizona State selected to play in Las Vegas Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2021 08:41 PM EST

Minnesota wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell (7) reacts after scoring a touchdown against Wisconsin during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Minnesota chops down No. 18 Wisconsin 23-13 to take back Axe

By Dave Campbell Nov. 27, 2021 07:53 PM EST

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz (5) throws a pass as Nebraska linebacker Damian Jackson (38) closes in during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Gophers lean on leader Morgan as surging Badgers, Axe arrive

By Dave Campbell Nov. 26, 2021 10:11 AM EST

Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst congratulates running back Braelon Allen on a touchdown against Nebraska during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Wisconsin aims for another Big Ten West title vs. Minnesota

By The Associated Press Nov. 26, 2021 09:00 AM EST

Wisconsin safety Collin Wilder (18) celebrates after intercepting a Nebraska pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Grit helped No. 18 Wisconsin bounce back from slow start

By Steve Megargee Nov. 24, 2021 05:37 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud throws a pass against Michigan State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: OSU's Stroud throws for 6 TDs

By The Associated Press Nov. 20, 2021 09:39 PM EST

Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen (0) breaks away for a touchdown run against Nebraska safety Marquel Dismuke (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Allen carries No. 19 Wisconsin to 35-28 win over Nebraska

By Steve Megargee Nov. 20, 2021 07:14 PM EST

Wisconsin wide receiver Stephan Bracey (10) returns a kickoff for a touchdown against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Nebraska at Wisconsin 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 05:39 PM EST

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost argues a call with linesman Bruce Keeling during the second half against Ohio State in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. Ohio State defeated Nebraska 26-17. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
After overhauling staff, Nebraska faces No. 19 Wisconsin

By Steve Megargee Nov. 18, 2021 03:10 AM EST

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz (5) throws a pass against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Mertz making strides during No. 19 Wisconsin's win streak

By Steve Megargee Nov. 17, 2021 04:10 PM EST

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: Florida's Jones throws 7 TDs

By The Associated Press Nov. 13, 2021 08:38 PM EST

Northwestern's Stephon Robinson Jr. catches a pass in front of Wisconsin's Caesar Williams during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Allen's big day helps No. 20 Wisconsin rip Northwestern 35-7

By Steve Megargee Nov. 13, 2021 03:20 PM EST

Wisconsin's Braelon Allen breasks into the end zone for a topuchdwon run during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Northwestern at Wisconsin 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 01:17 PM EST

Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen (0) runs for yardage against Rutgers defensive lineman Wesley Bailey (23) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
No. 20 Wisconsin seeks to stay hot as it hosts Northwestern

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2021 02:00 PM EST