Reggie Pearson
FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photoWisconsin's Graham Mertz reacts to a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Central Michigan in Madison, Wis. Mertz is about to get his chance to show he’s worthy of all the acclaim that accompanied his arrival on campus last year. Now that foot surgery has sidelined returning starter Jack Coan indefinitely, Mertz is likely to open the season as the 16th-ranked Badgers’ first-team quarterback. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
No. 16 Badgers ready to contend again after offseason losses

By Steve Megargee Oct. 14, 2020 10:20 AM EDT

Wisconsin safety Reggie Pearson (2) waits for action during an NCAA football game on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019 in Tampa, Fla. Wisconsin has welcomed back offensive lineman Jon Dietzen and lost Pearson as it resumes practice to prepare for the pandemic-delayed season. The Badgers released a roster Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020 that didn’t include Pearson but added Dietzen, who had announced in February 2019 that he was stepping away from football due to injuries.(AP Photo/Mark Lomoglio, file)
Dietzen returns to Badgers; Pearson out for medical reasons

Sep. 23, 2020 03:06 PM EDT

Michigan defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson walks off the field with his teammates after losing 35-14 to Wisconsin in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Michigan's promising season takes hit with loss to Wisconsin

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 22, 2019 02:53 PM EDT

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor celebrates a touchdown against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Taylor helps No. 13 Wisconsin trounce No. 11 Michigan 35-14

By Keith Jenkins Sep. 21, 2019 04:27 PM EDT

Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm calls a play from the sideline against Wisconsin during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Wisconsin at Purdue 11/17/2018

Nov. 17, 2018 05:45 PM EST

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

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

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

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

Wyoming running back Nico Evans (22) is congratulated by teammates after his touchdown against New Mexico State in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Las Cruces, N.M., Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Prolific Washington St offense opens against tough Wyoming D

By Bob Moen Aug. 31, 2018 09:33 AM EDT