Hot Wisconsin brings nation's top-ranked defense to Rutgers

Rutgers quarterback Noah Vedral is hit by Illinois defensive back Sydney Brown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Vedral left the game for medical attention but returned later. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz (5) handles a snap during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin upset Iowa 27-7. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst looks on as a injured player is loaded in to an ambulance during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin upset Iowa 27-7. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen (0) runs as Iowa's defensive back Dane Belton (4) and linebacker Jack Campbell (31) pursues during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin upset Iowa 27-7. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

Wisconsin linebacker Mike Maskalunas (58) celebrates after Wisconsin recovered an Iowa fumble during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano yells at his players after a penalty in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Rutgers quarterback Noah Vedral dives over Illinois defensive back Sydney Brown for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Rutgers won 20-14. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Players with the Rutgers defensive unit celebrate stopping Illinois on a fourth and one late in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Rutgers won 20-14. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)