Mertz, No. 14 Wisconsin rout Illinois 45-7 in Big Ten opener
Wisconsin wide receiver Danny Davis III celebrates his touchdown catch with Jake Ferguson (84) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Wisconsin wide receiver Danny Davis III celebrates his touchdown catch with Jake Ferguson (84) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Oct. 23, 2020 09:40 PM EDT
Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertze throws a touchdown pass to Wisconsin's Mason Stokke during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertze throws a touchdown pass to Wisconsin's Mason Stokke during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Oct. 23, 2020 08:22 PM EDT
Illinois punter Blake Hayes catches a pass with Wisconsin cornerback Caesar Williams defending during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 45-7. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Illinois punter Blake Hayes catches a pass with Wisconsin cornerback Caesar Williams defending during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 45-7. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Oct. 23, 2020 11:05 PM EDT
Wisconsin's Jake Ferguson celebrates a touchdown catch during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 45-7. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Wisconsin's Jake Ferguson celebrates a touchdown catch during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 45-7. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Oct. 23, 2020 11:05 PM EDT
Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst talks to his players during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst talks to his players during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Oct. 23, 2020 09:39 PM EDT
Wisconsin players are introduced with no fans in the stands before an NCAA college football game against Illinois Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Wisconsin players are introduced with no fans in the stands before an NCAA college football game against Illinois Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Oct. 23, 2020 08:28 PM EDT
The stands at Camp Randall Stadium are empty during the first half of an NCAA college football game between Wisconsin and Illinois Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

The stands at Camp Randall Stadium are empty during the first half of an NCAA college football game between Wisconsin and Illinois Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Oct. 23, 2020 09:34 PM EDT
Wisconsin's Jake Ferguson fumbles the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. Illinois recovered the fumble and scored a touchdown on the play. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Wisconsin's Jake Ferguson fumbles the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. Illinois recovered the fumble and scored a touchdown on the play. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Oct. 23, 2020 09:37 PM EDT
Illinois running back Chase Brown is stopped during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Illinois running back Chase Brown is stopped during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Oct. 23, 2020 09:38 PM EDT
Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Oct. 23, 2020 09:36 PM EDT
Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Oct. 23, 2020 09:37 PM EDT
Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Oct. 23, 2020 09:37 PM EDT
Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Oct. 23, 2020 08:29 PM EDT
Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertze throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertze throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Oct. 23, 2020 08:22 PM EDT