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FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2019, file photo, Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Zack Baun (56) hits South Florida Bulls quarterback Blake Barnett (11) as he is delivering a pass during an NCAA football game in Tampa, Fla. Wisconsin’s defense, including senior outside linebacker Zack Baun, has stepped up to the challenge in the first two games, surrendering zero points and leading the Badgers to a 2-0 start. (AP Photo/Mark Lomoglio, File)
Zack Baun emerging as leader for stout Wisconsin defense

By Keith Jenkins Sep. 15, 2019 03:42 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst watches the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Rutgers in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won eight games a season ago, its fewest since 2012 and fewest under coach Chryst. “You hope it’s a blip, right? And yet, that’s the beauty of this season,” said Chryst, who is in his fifth year at the helm of the Badgers’ program. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Wisconsin looks to prove '18 was a blip, claim West title

By Keith Jenkins Aug. 13, 2019 02:47 AM EDT

Rutgers's Kiy Hester stops Wisconsin's Jake Ferguson after a catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Wisconsin runs away from Rutgers 31-17, Taylor with 3 TDs

By Genaro C. Armas Nov. 03, 2018 03:18 PM EDT

Wisconsin's D'Cota Dixon stops Nebraska's Stanley Morgan Jr. during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Injuries will test depth of secondary at No. 15 Wisconsin

By Dennis Semrau Oct. 08, 2018 04:55 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor runs during the second half of an NCAA college football game against New Mexico, in Madison, Wis. The sophomore running back leads the nation averaging 157 yards a game on the ground. Wisconsin plays Nebraska on Saturday. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Struggling Huskers' next challenge: No. 16 Wisconsin

By Genaro C. Armas Oct. 05, 2018 05:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Wisconsin linebackers, from left, Andrew Van Ginkel, Ryan Connelly and T.J. Edwards pressure New Mexico quarterback Sheriron Jones (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, in Madison, Wis. The Badgers remain a work in progress on defense as they prepare for their Big Ten opener this weekend against Iowa. Normally one of the top units in the nation, the 18th-ranked Badgers have been dented this year in non-conference play. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
No. 18 Wisconsin's defense looks to get back on track

By Genaro C. Armas Sep. 20, 2018 07:08 PM EDT

Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst watches his team warm up before an NCAA college football game against BYU Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Time to move on for No. 18 Wisconsin with trip to Iowa next

By Genaro C. Armas Sep. 18, 2018 06:31 AM EDT