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Wisconsin linebacker Darryl Peterson (17) tackles Minnesota running back Trey Potts (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Minnesota rallies late to beat Wisconsin 23-16, keep Axe

By Steve Megargee Nov. 26, 2022 07:31 PM EST

Maryland head coach Michael Locksley disputes a call during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Guerendo, Allen lead Wisconsin to 23-10 win over Maryland

By Steve Megargee Nov. 05, 2022 03:25 PM EDT

The Michigan State team celebrates after their overtime win in an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Michigan State outlasts Wisconsin in double overtime 34-28

By Bob Tripi Oct. 15, 2022 08:42 PM EDT

Michigan State running back Jalen Berger rushes during the first half of an NCAA college football game. against Ohio State, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Struggling Michigan State desperate for win vs. Wisconsin

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 01:37 PM EDT

Wisconsin wide receiver Chimere Dike (13) runs to score a touchdown against Northwestern defensive back Rod Heard II (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
Wisconsin dominates Leonhard debut, pounds Northwestern 42-7

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 08, 2022 07:14 PM EDT

Wisconsin's Graham Mertz (5) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington StateSaturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Ohio State test gives Mertz chance to show how far he's come

By Steve Megargee Sep. 19, 2022 03:17 PM EDT

Allen's 3 TDs spark Wisconsin in 66-7 rout of New Mexico St.

By Tamira Madsen Sep. 17, 2022 07:32 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s wide receivers got a chance to showcase their skills against an overmatched opponent. The Badgers want to see the...

Washington State linebacker Kyle Thornton, left, tackles Idaho running back Anthony Woods during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. Washington State won 24-17. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
No. 19 Badgers follow up shutout by hosting Washington State

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 01:43 PM EDT

Wisconsin's John Torchio (15) runs back an interception for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois State Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Allen, Torchio help No. 18 Badgers rip Illinois State 38-0

By Steve Megargee Sep. 03, 2022 10:15 PM EDT

FILE - Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen (0) and Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst confer after defeating Arizona State in the Las Vegas Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Las Vegas. After playing in five of the first seven Big Ten championship games, the Badgers have made it to Indianapolis just once in the last four years. They blew a chance to get there in 2021 by losing at Minnesota in their regular-season finale. (AP Photo/L.E. Baskow, File)
No. 18 Badgers seek to reclaim status as Big Ten contenders

By Steve Megargee Aug. 15, 2022 01:00 PM EDT

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Badgers' Mertz confident he can improve his consistency

By Steve Megargee Aug. 02, 2022 07:00 PM EDT

FILE - Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz is shown during the second half of the Las Vegas Bowl NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Las Vegas. Wisconsin’s fortunes the last two seasons generally have depended on how well quarterback Graham Mertz has protected the football. (AP Photo/L.E. Baskow, File)
Badgers QB Mertz remains upbeat after offseason speculation

By Steve Megargee Apr. 04, 2022 04:25 PM EDT

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz (5) throws a pass against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Mertz making strides during No. 19 Wisconsin's win streak

By Steve Megargee Nov. 17, 2021 04:10 PM EST

Wisconsin's Braelon Allen breasks into the end zone for a topuchdwon run during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Northwestern at Wisconsin 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 01:17 PM EST

Michigan's Daxton Hill hits Wisconsin's Graham Mertz during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Madison, Wis. Mertz was hurt on the play and left the game. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Wisconsin lists QB Mertz as questionable for Illinois game

By Steve Megargee Oct. 04, 2021 01:20 PM EDT

Wisconsin's Faion Hicks breaks up a pass intended for Michigan's Cornelius Johnson during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
No. 14 Michigan routs Wisconsin 38-17; Badgers QB Mertz hurt

By Steve Megargee Oct. 02, 2021 03:41 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

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 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

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