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Eastern Michigan's Freddie McGee III breaks up a pass intended for Wisconsin's Danny Davis III during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Mellusi powers No. 18 Wisconsin past Eastern Michigan 37-7

By Tamira Madsen Sep. 11, 2021 10:33 PM EDT

Wisconsin's Chez Mellusi celebrates his touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Penn State Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Madison, Wis. Penn State won 16-10. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
No. 18 Badgers try to bounce back against Eastern Michigan

By The Associated Press Sep. 09, 2021 03:53 PM EDT

Wisconsin's Graham Mertz throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football gameagainst Penn State Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Badgers' Mertz remains optimistic after disappointing opener

By Steve Megargee Sep. 06, 2021 05:25 PM EDT

Wisconsin's Jake Ferguson catches a pass in front of Penn State's Joey Porter Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Defense helps No. 19 Penn State edge No. 12 Wisconsin 16-10

By Steve Megargee Sep. 04, 2021 04:13 PM EDT

Penn State's Sean Clifford tries to get away from Wisconsin's Nick Herbig during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Penn State at Wisconsin 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 01:47 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 12, 2020, file photo, Wisconsin tight end Jake Ferguson runs up field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. Ferguson has a special understanding of his school’s football history that makes him want to leave his own legacy on the program. Growing up as the grandson of former Wisconsin football coach and athletic director Barry Alvarez will do that. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Ferguson continuing family tradition for No. 12 Wisconsin

By Steve Megargee Aug. 25, 2021 01:17 PM EDT

AP Top 25: Quick look at rankings from Alabama to Arizona St

By The Associated Press Aug. 16, 2021 02:55 PM EDT
AP preseason Top 25 capsules: —- No. 1 ALABAMA Coach: Nick Saban, 15th season. ...

FILE - In this Oct. 23, 2020, file photo, Wisconsin wide receiver Danny Davis III celebrates a touchdown catch with Jake Ferguson (84) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin is cautiously optimistic that a year full of adversity on and off the field will help its passing attack live up to the promise it showed last season. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Badgers end spring cautiously optimistic about passing game

By Steve Megargee Apr. 30, 2021 05:45 PM EDT

Wake Forest sophomore quarterback Sam Hartman (10) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 at Truist Field in Winston-Salem, N.C. (Andrew Dye/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP)
Wisconsin, Wake Forest square off in Duke's Mayo Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2020 02:39 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, file photo, Indiana head coach Tom Allen looks toward his players on the sideline during a break in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan in Bloomington, Ind. Allen is coach of the year on the Associated Press All-Big Ten football team. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler, File)
AP All-Big Ten: Ohio State's Fields, Indiana's Allen honored

By Eric Olson Dec. 22, 2020 12:00 PM EST

Wisconsin players celebrate with the Paul Bunyan Axe after they defeated Minnesota in overtime of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Wisconsin set to face Wake Forest in Duke's Mayo Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 06:11 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields, left, rushes against Michigan State's Antjuan Simmons during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Ohio State's Fields chosen Big Ten Offensive Player of Year

Dec. 15, 2020 02:07 PM EST

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

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras is pressured by Illinois defensive lineman Roderick Perry II during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
No. 19 Iowa plays No. 25 Wisconsin out to extend win streak

By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2020 04:40 PM EST

Indiana defensive back Tiawan Mullen (3)and defensive back Bryant Fitzgerald (31) break up a pass intended for Wisconsin's Kendric Pryor during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Tuttle, D lift No. 10 Indiana past No. 18 Wisconsin 14-6

By Steve Megargee Dec. 05, 2020 07:12 PM EST

Cardboard cutouts are seen in the seats before an NCAA college football game between Wisconsin and Indiana Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Indiana at Wisconsin 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 03:25 PM EST

Northwestern tight end Charlie Mangieri, center, catches a touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Wisconsin at Northwestern 11/21/2020

Nov. 21, 2020 05:19 PM EST

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz (5) throws a pass in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Wisconsin at Michigan 11/14/2020

Nov. 14, 2020 08:49 PM EST

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)
No. 13 Wisconsin to resume season after 2 weeks at Michigan

By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2020 03:53 PM EST

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)
Mertz, No. 14 Wisconsin rout Illinois 45-7 in Big Ten opener

By Steve Megargee Oct. 23, 2020 11:31 PM EDT