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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

Minnesota quarterback Zack Annexstad (5) walks off the field with teammates after Wisconsindefeated them in overtime of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Larsh's FG lifts Wisconsin past Minnesota 20-17 in OT

By Jim Hoehn Dec. 19, 2020 08:54 PM EST

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck looks at the scoreboard during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
COVID-19 causes Gophers to cancel game with No. 18 Wisconsin

Nov. 24, 2020 06:29 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 19, 2019, file photo, Illinois' Josh Imatorbhebhe, second from right, celebrates with teammates including Donny Navarro (86) after scoring a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, in Champaign, Ill. Even after beating a Wisconsin team that was favored by 30 ½ points last year, Illinois heads into Madison as a 19 ½-point underdog as the two West Division rivals prepare to open the pandemic-delayed Big Ten season Friday night. (AP Photo/Holly Hart, File)
Illinois seeking to surprise No. 14 Wisconsin one more time

By Steve Megargee Oct. 22, 2020 12:20 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Wisconsin running back Nakia Watson (14) carries during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin’s rushing attack will look quite a bit different this season without Jonathan Taylor in the backfield. Wisconsin begins adjusting to life without Taylor on Friday night, Oct. 23, 2020, when the 14th-ranked Badgers host Illinois in their pandemic-delayed season opener.(AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)
No. 14 Wisconsin's rushing attack adapts to post-Taylor era

By Steve Megargee Oct. 22, 2020 12:17 AM EDT

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

Ohio State defenders Chase Young (2) and Tyreke Smith (11) cause Wisconsin quarterback Jack Coan to fumble the ball on fourth down during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Wisconsin 38-7. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Heisman Chase, upset Saturday in Big 12

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 26, 2019 09:22 PM EDT

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor (23) runs for a touchdown against South Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
New-look Wisconsin O-line answers bell in season opener

By Keith Jenkins Sep. 02, 2019 05:17 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst watches the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Rutgers in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won eight games a season ago, its fewest since 2012 and fewest under coach Chryst. “You hope it’s a blip, right? And yet, that’s the beauty of this season,” said Chryst, who is in his fifth year at the helm of the Badgers’ program. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Wisconsin looks to prove '18 was a blip, claim West title

By Keith Jenkins Aug. 13, 2019 02:47 AM EDT

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