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Wisconsin quarterbacks Myles Burkett (16), Tanner Mordecai (8) and Braedyn Locke (18) participate during spring NCAA college football practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Thursday, March 30, 2023. (Samantha Madar/Wisconsin State Journal via AP)
Wisconsin QB Tanner Mordecai already emerging as team leader

By Steve Megargee Apr. 12, 2023 04:30 PM EDT

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz (5) passes as Minnesota defensive back Beanie Bishop (7) pressures during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Wisconsin QB Graham Mertz says he's entering transfer portal

Dec. 04, 2022 10:24 PM EST

Luke Fickell speaks after being introduced as Wisconsin's new head football coach Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Wisconsin, Oklahoma State headed to Guaranteed Rate Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 05:42 PM EST

Wisconsin linebacker Darryl Peterson (17) tackles Minnesota running back Trey Potts (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Minnesota rallies late to beat Wisconsin 23-16, keep Axe

By Steve Megargee Nov. 26, 2022 07:31 PM EST

Nebraska's Trey Palmer, right, celebrates a touchdown with teammates, from left, Anthony Grant, Travis Vokolek, Oliver Martin and Turner Corcoran during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Mertz's late sneak for TD pushes Badgers past Nebraska 15-14

By Eric Olson Nov. 19, 2022 03:39 PM EST

Wisconsin wide receiver Keontez Lewis (3) catches a 51-yard pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
DeJean's big plays help Iowa top Wisconsin 24-10

By John Bohnenkamp Nov. 12, 2022 07:17 PM EST

Maryland head coach Michael Locksley disputes a call during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Guerendo, Allen lead Wisconsin to 23-10 win over Maryland

By Steve Megargee Nov. 05, 2022 03:25 PM EDT

Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen runs against Purdue defensive back Reese Taylor (1) for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Maryland seeks third straight win as it visits Wisconsin

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 11:34 AM EDT

Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen runs against Purdue defensive back Reese Taylor (1) for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Mertz, Allen lead Wisconsin past Purdue 35-24

By Tamira Madsen Oct. 22, 2022 07:27 PM EDT

The Michigan State team celebrates after their overtime win in an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Michigan State outlasts Wisconsin in double overtime 34-28

By Bob Tripi Oct. 15, 2022 08:42 PM EDT

Michigan State running back Jalen Berger rushes during the first half of an NCAA college football game. against Ohio State, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Struggling Michigan State desperate for win vs. Wisconsin

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 01:37 PM EDT

Illinois running back Chase Brown carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Iowa Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
No. 10 Penn St visits No. 5 Michigan in key B10 East matchup

By Eric Olson Oct. 13, 2022 03:10 AM EDT

Wisconsin's Chez Mellusi (1) celebrates his touchdown run during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the New Mexico State Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Wisconsin's Mellusi hurts wrist, won't play against Spartans

By Steve Megargee Oct. 10, 2022 12:05 PM EDT

Wisconsin wide receiver Chimere Dike (13) runs to score a touchdown against Northwestern defensive back Rod Heard II (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
Wisconsin dominates Leonhard debut, pounds Northwestern 42-7

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 08, 2022 07:14 PM EDT

University of Wisconsin football defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard addresses reporters during a news conference announcing the firing of head coach Paul Chryst in Madison, Wis. Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Leonhard has been named the team's interim coach. (John Hart/Wisconsin State Journal via AP)
Wisconsin visits Northwestern in first game under Leonhard

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 08:33 AM EDT

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema watches before an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
Bielema has happy return as Illinois pounds Wisconsin 34-10

By Steve Megargee Oct. 01, 2022 03:29 PM EDT

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema smiles after a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Bielema returns to Camp Randall as Illinois visits Wisconsin

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 11:24 AM EDT

Ohio State running back Miyan Williams, left, tries to jump over Wisconsin defensive back Preston Zachman during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 3 Buckeyes score early and often, bury Wisconsin 52-21

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 24, 2022 11:16 PM EDT

Ohio State coach Ryan Day runs toward an official to call a timeout during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Toledo on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Surging No. 3 Buckeyes open Big Ten slate against Wisconsin

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 12:17 PM EDT

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud drops back to pass against Toledo during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 3 Ohio State expects stiffer test against Wisconsin

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 22, 2022 10:20 AM EDT