A.J. Taylor
Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus (87) hands Paul Bunyan's Axe to teammate linebacker Zack Baun (56) after Wisconsin beat Minnesota 38-17 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Cephus’ faith, family guided him to breakout ’19 for Badgers

By Keith Jenkins Dec. 04, 2019 05:15 PM EST

Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst congratulates Logan Bruss after a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Taylor runs for 222 in No. 14 Badgers’ 45-24 win over Purdue

By Keith Jenkins Nov. 23, 2019 08:18 PM EST

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor (23) runs with the ball away from Nebraska linebacker Will Honas (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
No. 14 Wisconsin seeks 14th straight victory over Purdue

By Keith Jenkins Nov. 22, 2019 12:29 PM EST

Wisconsin wide receiver A.J. Taylor (4) runs the ball past a tackle attempt by Nebraska safety Marquel Dismuke (19) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
No. 14 Wisconsin looks to extend winning streak vs. Purdue

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2019 04:02 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) is carted off the field after getting injured in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa injures hip, out for rest of season

By The Associated Press Nov. 16, 2019 05:23 PM EST

Wisconsin wide receiver A.J. Taylor (4) extends the ball over the goal line for a touchdown against Nebraska safety Marquel Dismuke (19) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Taylor over 200 again in No. 15 Badgers’ 37-21 win over Neb

By Eric Olson Nov. 16, 2019 04:41 PM EST

Wisconsin wide receiver A.J. Taylor (4) extends the ball over the goal line for a touchdown against Nebraska safety Marquel Dismuke (19) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Taylor over 200 again in No. 15 Badgers’ 37-21 win over Neb

By Eric Olson Nov. 16, 2019 03:10 PM EST

Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins (2) is tackled by Wisconsin defenders during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Dobbins, Young, No. 3 Ohio State roll No. 13 Badgers 38-7

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 26, 2019 03:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, Wisconsin's Tyler Biadasz (61) gestures as he prepares to snap the ball to quarterback Jack Coan during the first half against Purdue in an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind. Returning starting center Biadasz, who underwent hip surgery during the offseason, will anchor the line after earning first-team All-Big Ten honors in 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
No. 19 Wisconsin to start QB Jack Coan in season opener

By Tamira Madsen Aug. 25, 2019 04:47 PM EDT

Former Wisconsin football player Quintez Cephus testifies during his trial, Friday Aug. 2, 2019, in Madison, Wis. Cephus has told jurors that the two women he is accused of sexually assaulting wanted to have sex with him. (Ed Treleven/Wisconsin State Journal via AP)
Former Wisconsin football player found not guilty of rape

Aug. 02, 2019 03:15 PM EDT

Minnesota wide receiver Demetrius Douglas out runs Wisconsin safety Seth Currens on a punt return for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Gophers take back Axe, beat Wisconsin 37-15

By Genaro C. Armas Nov. 24, 2018 06:57 PM EST

In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Wisconsin's Beau Benzschawel blocks during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Badgers' blockers open holes, then enjoy watching Taylor

By Genaro C. Armas Nov. 07, 2018 01:56 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor runs during the second half of an NCAA college football game against New Mexico, in Madison, Wis. The sophomore running back leads the nation averaging 157 yards a game on the ground. Wisconsin plays Nebraska on Saturday. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Struggling Huskers' next challenge: No. 16 Wisconsin

By Genaro C. Armas Oct. 05, 2018 05:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2018 file photo, Wisconsin wide receiver A.J. Taylor, left, makes a reception between Western Kentucky's Ta'Corian Darden and Devon Key (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Madison, Wis. Taylor is off to a fast start for the sixth-ranked Wisconsin Badgers as they get ready to play BYU this weekend. Taylor had a career-high 134 yards with a touchdown on five catches last week against New Mexico. He has carried the load at the wideout position at a time when the receiving corps was thinned out by suspensions to Quintez Cephus and Danny Davis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)
Receiver A.J. Taylor off to fast start for No. 6 Wisconsin

By Genaro C. Armas Sep. 13, 2018 12:44 AM EDT

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