Isaiahh Loudermilk
FILE - Wisconsin safety Collin Wilder (18) reacts after a play in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., in this Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, filer photo. Wisconsin won 49-11. “Coach Leonhard had a great quote one time,” safety Collin Wilder said. “It’s like the beauty of football is you never get there. There’s always something to work on. There’s always something to improve on.” That improvement could start by making more game-changing plays. That’s something the Badgers have emphasized during their spring practice sessions that end this week.(AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
Wisconsin defense's mission: Produce more turnovers, sacks

By Steve Megargee Apr. 27, 2021 01:38 PM EDT
Wisconsin’s defensive players believe they still have plenty of room for

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell (31) celebrates with teammate Dane Belton (4) after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 28-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 19 Iowa beats No. 25 Wisconsin 28-7 for 6th win in row

By Adam Hensley Dec. 12, 2020 07:35 PM EST
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — As the snow accumulated in Kinnick Stadium, Iowa piled

Fans walk down steps in Kinnick Stadium before an NCAA college football game between Iowa and Wisconsin, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Wisconsin at Iowa 12/12/2020

Dec. 12, 2020 02:17 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 19, 2019, file photo, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz talks with Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm, right, before an NCAA college football game in Iowa City, Iowa. Purdue offensive coordinator Brian Brohm went through his usual practice routine this week. He met with his older brother, Jeff, about game planning and the initial play-calling script as he prepared for Saturday's long-awaited season opener against Iowa. Less than a week after the Boilermakers fourth-year head coach tested positive for COVID-19 and was forced into isolation for 10 days, it's the other Brohm taking charge this weekend.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, FIle)
COVID-19 remains biggest opponent for Big Ten football teams

By Tom Canavan Nov. 26, 2020 01:22 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic was considered by many coaches

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz (5) is sacked by Northwestern cornerback Cam Ruiz, left, and linebacker Blake Gallagher during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. Northwestern won 17-7. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Minnesota matchup helps No. 18 Badgers turn page after loss

By Steve Megargee Nov. 23, 2020 06:56 PM EST
No. 18 Wisconsin believes it still has plenty of incentive even though it no

FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2017, file photo, Wisconsin's Isaiahh Loudermilk (97) and Leon Jacobs celebrate after a sack of Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson (18) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin traditionally wins games primarily because of its running game and defense. Now that Jonathan Taylor has moved on to the NFL, that would seem to put more pressure on the defense to carry the load as the Badgers’ offense adjusts to life without the two-time Doak Walker Award winner. The defense looks forward to that challenge. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Northwestern at Wisconsin 9/30/2017

Oct. 19, 2020 05:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2017, file photo, Wisconsin's Isaiahh Loudermilk (97) and Leon Jacobs celebrate after a sack of Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson (18) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin traditionally wins games primarily because of its running game and defense. Now that Jonathan Taylor has moved on to the NFL, that would seem to put more pressure on the defense to carry the load as the Badgers’ offense adjusts to life without the two-time Doak Walker Award winner. The defense looks forward to that challenge. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Wisconsin's veteran defense ready for bigger responsibility

By Steve Megargee Oct. 19, 2020 05:10 PM EDT
Wisconsin traditionally wins games because of its running game and defense.

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor celebrates a touchdown against Michigan State during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 38-0. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
No. 8 Badgers post 4th shutout in 38-0 win over Spartans

By Keith Jenkins Oct. 12, 2019 07:43 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio said he knew the Spartans

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald talks to his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, in Piscataway, N.J. Northwestern takes on Wisconsin, Saturday, Oct. 27. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Wisconsin looks to take Big Ten West lead from Northwestern

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 26, 2018 10:52 AM EDT
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Though the playoff is out of reach, there are still some big

Wisconsin looks to bump Northwestern from Big 10 West lead

By The Associated Press Oct. 25, 2018 10:24 AM EDT
No. 20 Wisconsin (5-2, 3-1 Big Ten) at Northwestern (4-3, 4-1), noon ET (Fox).

Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
No. 20 Wisconsin taking advantage of turnovers

By Dennis Semrau Oct. 22, 2018 06:15 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A banged-up defense can always feel better when it generates

Michigan running back Karan Higdon (22) carries against Wisconsin during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 23 Wisconsin still has hope in Big Ten despite struggles

By Dennis Semrau Oct. 15, 2018 07:55 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Their playoffs hopes are all but gone. The defense is banged up.

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
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Add Wisconsin safety D'Cota Dixon to the growing list of

Wisconsin's Zack Baun, bottom, and Matt Hennigsen (92) tackle Western Kentucky running back Marquez Trigg during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
No. 4 Wisconsin's young secondary looks to keep building

By Dennis Semrau Sep. 03, 2018 03:16 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A new-look secondary hopes to build on a successful