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Wake Forest wide receiver Donavon Greene, right, is unable to catch a deep pass as Wisconsin cornerback Deron Harrell, left, defends during the second quarter of the Duke's Mayo Bowl NCAA college football game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. (Jeff Siner/The News & Observer via AP)
Ball drop: Wisconsin wins Duke's Mayo Bowl, breaks trophy

By Steve Reed Dec. 30, 2020 04:00 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Wisconsin Badgers captured the Duke's Mayo Bowl and

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

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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

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FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst gestures during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin will head into spring practice with plenty of questions as the Badgers attempt to replace their top playmakers from a team that reached the Rose Bowl last season. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)
Chryst stays patient as Badgers prepare for spring practice

By Steve Megargee Mar. 09, 2020 03:25 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin will head into spring practice with plenty of

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018 file photo Rutgers head coach Chris Ash looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana in Piscataway, N.J. Rutgers faces Wisconsin on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Edwards, Connelly look to steady Wisconsin D against Rutgers

By Genaro C. Armas Nov. 02, 2018 11:58 AM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The rocks in the middle of the Wisconsin defense have had to

Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson (18) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown as Wisconsin linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (17) looks down at the ground during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Beat-up Wisconsin needs help to get back atop Big Ten West

By Genaro C. Armas Oct. 29, 2018 03:49 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin will need some help to make November a month to

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 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

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018 file photo Wisconsin offensive lineman David Edwards, center, blocks Iowa defensive end Chauncey Golston, left, from quarterback Alex Hornibrook, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Iowa City. A loss at the Big House left Hornibrook and his teammates reassessing their goals. The playoffs are now out of reach for the 23rd-ranked Badgers after getting blown out at Michigan, though they still control their destiny in the Big Ten West. Win their last six regular season games, starting on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 against visiting Illinois, and the Badgers will go back to Indianapolis for the conference title game in December. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney, file)
Division still in sight, No. 23 Wisconsin hosts Illini next

By Genaro C. Armas Oct. 19, 2018 02:39 AM EDT
A loss at the Big House left Wisconsin quarterback Alex Hornibrook and his teammates

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.

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor runs during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska in Madison, Wis. No. 12 Michigan is undefeated since opening with a loss at Notre Dame, building momentum and confidence while waiting for its next opportunity to earn an impressive win. They won’t have to wait much longer. No. 15 Wisconsin will come to play under the lights Saturday night at the Big House in what may prove to be a pivotal game in the conference’s championship race. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
No. 12 Michigan, No. 15 Wisconsin meet in marquee matchup

By Larry Lage Oct. 12, 2018 02:45 AM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — No. 12 Michigan is undefeated since opening with a seven

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 Taiwan Deal runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
No. 16 Wisconsin's run game wears down Nebraska in 41-24 win

By Genaro C. Armas Oct. 07, 2018 12:17 AM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Jonathan Taylor ran for 221 yards and three scores, including a

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
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin defense is a work in progress.

Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor celebrates a touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game against New Mexico Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 45-14. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Taylor scores 3 TDs, No. 5 Wisconsin beats New Mexico 45-14

By Genaro C. Armas Sep. 08, 2018 12:32 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Jonathan Taylor needed extra time to rest and regroup after a

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